Beaches
Soller sunloungers to return in August
The town hall finally approved the concession for beach services.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 14-20 May
Capdepera's hugely popular Mediaeval Market from Friday (with demons spectacular on Friday night).Art evening/night in Bunyola on Saturday.The snail fair in Sant Jordi (Palma) at the weekend and Alcudia's Feria de Abril from Friday.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 7-13 May
Magalluf Mallorca Live Festival with headliners Primal Scream and The Prodigy.Massenet's opera "Werther" with the Balearic Symphony Orchestra.The start of the Deya International Music Festival at Son Marroig.Fairs/fiestas in Campanet (with demons' fire-run), Campos (including the famous Friesian cows contest), Felanitx, Inca (Dijous Gros on Thursday), Son Carrió ... and Soller: the Moors and Christians are Monday, 14 May.
Environment
Soller to replace diseased trees
The majority of the trees are diseased, but there is no evidence of the xylella bacterium.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 21-27 August
Fiestas for Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, with Soller's remarkable Esclatabutzes demons presenting their latest spectacular on Sunday and the odd "rodelles" spinning fire crackers in Montuiri on Wednesday. One of the most famous of all-night music events - Rock 'n' Rostoll - returns to its field near Maria de la Salut on Saturday. Axwell & Ingrosso bring the BH Stage season to a close on Thursday. And there are three evenings with the Moscow Ballet at Palma Auditorium from Friday.
Crime
Twenty arrests in latest Guardia Civil drugs operation
The centre of the operation was in Soller.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 8-14 May
Soller's fair (note that the Moors and Christians are on 15 May) plus fairs in Campanet (demons' fire-run on Saturday night), Campos, Felanitx, Lloret, Son Carrió. Inca's Dijous Gros fair on Thursday. The Mallorca Live Festival in Magalluf with The Charlatans, Placebo and many others. And the Mallorca Wine Days week starts on Saturday.
Emergencies
Gas truck slide causes alarm in Soller
The butane delivery truck slid down an embankment weakened by heavy rain.
Fiestas
Soller clamping down on alcohol and drugs during the Firó
The issue that the town hall really faces is the party that runs in parallel to the battle re-enactment.
Law
Hoteliers objecting to Soller noise bylaw
Soller's hoteliers claim that the bylaw has been drafted in the way that is has in order to satisfy constructors' demands.
Agriculture
Soller clementine production and prices both up
The clementines are attracting 60 cents per kilo, which is at least three times as much as in previous years.
Society
On top of the world at Can Topa in Soller
Paula and Damian Murphy left city life in Nottingham for a café on the Coll de Soller mountain.
Emergencies
Man sets fire to his apartment in Soller
The 64-year-old man is said to have had an argument with his partner before setting the apartment on fire.
Agriculture
Geographical indication campaign for Soller oranges
In the past twenty years there has been a fall in orange production of some 60%.
Society
Elena Davis dies at the great age of 101
Elena’s Soller life began in 1959 when she arrived for a visit to a friend in Soller.
Fairs and Fiestas
Soller battle: the result as forecast
Some 4,000 people took part, taking the roles of both sides, and there were a further 4,000 spectators.
Gastronomy
Soller chutneys with a touch of Nepalese promise
Handmade and homemade chutneys are the latest product to emerge from the Soller Valley using fresh, local produce.
Transport
Increased bus frequencies on Palma-Soller route from Monday
Four new buses have been added to the fleet, and with the increased service the frequencies for Puerto Soller, Soller itself and Valldemossa will be every 30 minutes.
Fairs and Fiestas
Soller bar owners seeking Moors and Christians compensation
Bars in Soller's Plaça Constitució will be obliged to close during the final Moors and Christians battle of the town's Firó celebrations.
Fairs and Fiestas
Soller seeking solutions to Moors and Christians overcrowding
One measure being considered is the issuing of wristbands so that it is clear who is who and in order to try and reduce the crowds, and the limit is due to be set at 9,000.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"