Palma to have Low Emission Zone
From 2030, only ECO or zero-emission vehicles will be able to circulate inside the Avenidas.
The power of the lightning that shook Palma is the equivalent of 21,600 washing machines!
On Monday many traffic lights in Palma did not work and some are still being repaired. Watch the video of the lightning.
The incident took place shortly before hundreds of teenagers were due to leave school.
The incident took place shortly before hundreds of teenagers were due to leave school.
A driver loses control and ends up crashing into a tree in front of a Palma high school
Hundreds of young people were leaving class and came across the accident.
Images of the dense traffic on the road to Formentor last weekend
Images of the dense traffic on the road to Formentor last weekend.
Traffic cuts and bus lines affected this weekend by Carnival and the Chinese New Year in Palma
Find out which buses will be operating and which streets will have restrictions.
Traffic in the Soller valley is quite impossible and so walking everywhere is´ the sensible way to go
Traffic in the Soller valley is quite impossible and so walking everywhere is´ the sensible way to go
New government to scrap 80kmh speed limit on Palma ring road
"Deeply unpopular with motorists..."
Police detain motorist for driving at double the speed limit, 205 kilometres per hour
"Man charged with dangerous driving...."
Weather
10 kilometre traffic Jams at access routes to Palma
Traffic jams due to this morning's weather conditions.
Traffic
Arta's military bridge should open this morning
The bridge is going to be for one way traffic only and the maximum speed will be 20 kilometres per hour.
Traffic
More lanes for the Palma ring road to ease congestion
Traffic is a nightmare along the via de cintura in Palma.
Transport
Guardia Civil now using mini speed radar traps
Traffic police already have a helicopter and five drones as their ‘eyes in the skies’ over Majorca’s roads this summer.
Infrastructure
Cala Deya improvements being undertaken this winter
A quarter of a million is being invested in safety and traffic improvements.
Transport
Council downplays parking issues once Soller tunnel is free
"There is a need above that of car parks, which are a municipal responsibility and will require action in the future."
Society
Palma residents demanding town hall action against noise
Bars, restaurants, traffic and street drinking are all blamed for increasing noise.
Environment
Costas block off Sa Rapita parking
The target of regular complaints from residents, the area is now being blocked off by posts and ropes that will make parking impossible.
Transport
Es Trenc minibus service being considered for other beaches
The government is wishing to change the model of transport in environmentally sensitive places.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Take a look at what's on offer in our Classifieds this week!
- Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca
Comment
A Tourist's Tale!
This ‘Confidential’ column usually contains whatever takes my fancy, or fills me with ire, regarding the delights of living in Majorca.
Frank Leavers14/08/2019 10:01