The Brighton-born first British mayor in the Balearics is sworn in
“I want to create a more inclusive approach, one of collaboration and distributive leadership.”
The first British mayor in the Balearics takes office this weekend
Full interview with Richard will appear in Friday's edition of the Mallorca Bulletin.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 2-7 October
Fairs in Alaro, Alcudia (replete with Roman market), Binissalem (music, art and more), Can Picafort (the art fest), Esporles (sweet fair), Llucmajor and Sant Joan (the famed botifarró fest). Manchester's Nev Cottee in Palma, Abba Live and more Oktoberfest and monster trucks.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 23-29 April
The Palma Boat Show starts on Friday. Sant Joan's fair on Sunday. Street food in Puerto Alcudia. First events for Sineu's famous fair get under way - the fair itself, 700 years old this year, isn't until 5 May.
Holiday rentals
Appeal against Sant Joan holiday rental rubbish tax
The rubbish tax has in some instances gone up by more than 400%.
Fairs and fiestas
Sant Joan botifarró fair not taking place
It is a fair for which there is great anticipation, as the botifarró sausage is the principal attraction and features in a giant barbecue.
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