UK and Spain want to ensure life continues as normal after Brexit
“The most important steps to take right now in preparation for Brexit is to make sure you are registered and are least in the system.”
Weather
Freak storm causes serious damage to Puerto Andratx
Many residents woke this morning to be greeted by scenes of the devastation left in the wake of the storm.
Tourism
Former Thomas Cook boss defends record, pay after firm's collapse
Thomas Cook's management said a deal was possible until the final hours before the company failed.
Celebrities
Top British actress stars in film shot in Majorca
The Theory of Everything actress will be joined by Shailene Woodley, Callum Turner, Nabhaan Rizwan, Joe Alwyn and Ncuti Gawa.
Sentence
30 years for 'burning' wife to death
“I didn’t mean to kill her, things got out of control and I am really sorry”.
Motoring
Over 100 drivers caught using mobiles
The illegal use of mobile phones is the most common distraction for drivers.
Politics
Barcelona airport train and metro access briefly blocked over separatist protests
Although access to Barcelona airport was suspended flights were not affected.
What's On
Where to go and What to see
Cruise ships in port, markets to visit and films in English.
Politics
Spain issues European arrest warrant for former Catalan head Puigdemont
Germany previously refused to extradite former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont.
Celebrities
Stag and Hen parties for Rafa and Xisca
Both Rafa and Xisca were in Palma at the weekend celebrating with friends.
Animal welfare
Palma Council steps up animal welfare checks
Restriction of the numbers of pets per household is expected to be scrapped under new bylaw.
Roads
Council using own funds to pay for road projects
When the left-wing pact came to power at the Council in 2015, there was a review of investments planned under the roads' agreement with Madrid.
Environment
Palma promoting greater consumption of tap water
The town hall calculates that each citizen in the Balearics consumes an average of 175 litres of water from plastic bottles each year.
Politics
Protests in Majorca against sentencing of Catalan leaders
Protests to be held throughout Majorca this evening.
What's On
Where to go and What to see
Cruise ships in port, markets to visit and films in English.
Politics
Spain finds Catalan leaders guilty of sedition in landmark ruling over independence bid
All defendants were acquitted of the most severe charge, rebellion.
Yachts
Savannah eco megayacht in Puerto Portals
Savannah is one of the world's first eco-friendly yachts.
Events
Marchers call for "unity of Spain"
There was a moment of tension when some of the organisers formed a chain and blocked access to the street.
Tourism
Austrian airline announces Knock to Majorca route
Lauda was founded in 2018 by the Austrian motor racing legend, Niki Lauda.
Environment
Government under investigation for not fining contaminated spills
As well as officials, the ex-president of Emaya, councillor Neus Truyol, has been implicated.
Politics
Budget to have 14% lower property sales tax revenue
The total budget will be almost 6,000 million, which will represent an enormous increase.
Politics
Catalan separatist leaders to get up to 15 years in jail - judicial source
The verdict is expected to be made public next week.
Tourism
Thomas Cook failure spurs UK to act on airlifting tourists home
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office said the new legislation will be included in the government's Queen's speech on Monday.
Exhumation
Spain to shut mausoleum ahead of dictator Franco's exhumation
Operational details will only be released to family members and the media 48 hours before the disinterment.
Tourism
Eight million euros Thomas Cook aid for the Balearics
Direct grants of eight million euros and fifteen million euros, respectively, for the Balearics and the Canaries.
Events
Deya’s Arts Festival today and tomorrow
Art exhibitions, fashion show and herding cats in Deya.
What's On
Where to go and What to see
Cruise ships in port, markets to visit and a host of films in English to see this weekend.
Tourism
Palma mayor accepts that town hall cannot regulate cruise ships
The State Ports president said that everything depended on the willingness of cruise operators to self-regulate.
Motoring
Hefty fines for delays in MOT appointments
The Council also expects a reduction in the time needed for an inspection.
Yachts
Palladium megayacht back in Palma
Palladium was last here in July.
Tourism
Extension to period for presenting tourist tax projects
Particular regard will be given to projects for tackling tourism seasonality and for creating employment in the low season.
Celebrities
Final touches to Xisca Perelló's wedding dress
The firm has a shop in Palma, on Avenida Jaume III, but its headquarters are in Barcelona.
Events
Hats & Horses in Palma
Ascot style event comes to Palma, Race day - October 26.
Brexit
Open letter from the Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to UK nationals living in Spain
"No matter the terms of our departure from the EU, you will continue to be able to live and work in Spain."
Weather
Council declares climate emergency in Majorca
The governing parties all agreed that Majorca will need to adopt measures to mitigate climate change.
Denouncement
Scrapyard owners denounce Palma abandoned cars auction
Evidence has been produced regarding 72 vehicles for which traffic directorate records indicate that there are the different legal proceedings.
Incident
Woman arrested after stabbing her husband
There was an argument between the couple, and the woman stabbed her husband in the left leg.
What's On
Where to go and What to see
See trailers for the new film releases this week.
Events
Mallorca 312 cycling trial sells out in hours
The Mallorca 312 in 2020 will take place on April 25.
Arrests
Two arrests after Palma police chase
The two occupants of the car ran off but were caught by police and placed under arrest.
Tourism
Number of Palma winter flights down more than 10%
The 2020-2021 air connectivity plan envisages there being 31 new airport links in sixteen countries on three continents.
Events
Palma Marathon route maps for road closures
See route maps for road closures this Saturday and Sunday.
Tourism
Thomas Cook tourist tax aid is dropped
It is hoped there will be full approval at tomorrow's cabinet meeting, at which a decree law will be made for the financial assistance.
Celebrities
Majorcan psicobloc inventor dies aged 56
Mallorca is a favourite destination for rock climbing over water. See videos.
Events
Ascot style event comes to Palma
Previously held in Minorca, Hats & Horses comes to Palma this month.
Weather
Aemet president admits to weather warning error
On the ninth of October last year there had been a yellow alert for heavy rain and that this was raised to amber at seven in the evening (it went to red three hours later).
Celebrities
Confidentiality agreements for Nadal wedding in Majorca
Privacy and security are uppermost for the wedding on Saturday week.
Events
Palma Marathon this weekend
3 distances to choose from this weekend.
Anniversary
Commemorations for Majorca's flood victims
"The roads were impassable, the phones were down, there was no electricity. It was a very difficult situation. We did everything that we could."
Sentence
Banishment from Spain for Palma stabbing
He was offered the banishment order as an alternative to prison.
Palma
Scrapyard owners were sold "stolen cars" by Palma town hall
"We won an auction for 38,000 euros plus IVA (VAT) and now find that legally we can't do anything with the cars."
Traffic
Via Cintura traffic volumes continue to rise
The jams for getting onto the Via Cintura in the Andratx direction occur every weekday morning.
Anniversary
Remembering Sant Llorenç
A five-metre-high wall of water. They didn’t stand a chance.
Tourism
Hays to buy Thomas Cook British stores in reprieve for up to 2,500 staff
Hays Travel will acquire all 555 stores and look to re-employ former employees from Thomas Cook's retail operations.
Tourism
Minister accepts errors in Thomas Cook tourist tax decision
Negueruela addressed the political row that has erupted because of this decision between his party, PSOE, and government partners Més.
What's On
Where to go and What to see
Cruise ships in port, markets and films to see in English.
Employment
American interest in recruiting Thomas Cook employees
Recruitment would apparently be in other countries, e.g. Spain, and not just the UK.
Health
The Balearics need 3,500 more nurses
"No political party has dared to legislate in order to deal with this. The years go by and no action is taken."
Incident
Cyclist killed near Santa Eugenia
There were no lights on the bike.
Animal welfare
Fire crew rescues trapped kitten
One of the youngsters offered to adopt the kitten but was told that it would have to be taken to the Son Reus animal centre.
Tourism
Tourism promotion plan to mitigate Thomas Cook impact
Starting this month, there is an online campaign directed at specific user profiles in the UK.
Nautical
Giant Jellyfish sighting
Barrel jellyfish at Club de Mar. New video uploaded.
Immigrants
Palma being used for attempted UK illegal immigration
At the weekend, five people with forged passports were arrested.
What's On
Where to go and What to see
Cruise ships in port, markets and films to see in English.
Arrests
Arrest for alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl
On Sunday morning, the mother and the girl went to police headquarters to make a statement, but the girl didn't file a complaint.
Arrests
Robbery gang sentenced to a total of 39 years
The ten were in court in Palma on Monday to hear the confirmation of sentences.
News
What's on in Majorca on Tuesday / Wednesday
Folk music in Llucmajor and the International Masters Cycling Week continues.
News
Today's weather
Mainly clear skies today with highs of around 24º.
Lifestyle
Gardening in Majorca
It really is growing season all year round so no matter what seeds you put in the ground you can be sure they will germinate, all of the ones we consider ‘spring vegetables’ in Northern gardens will thrive if planted now.
Lifestyle
4 Less for Lunch
The Scramble Rally September 29, 2019.
Lifestyle
Superb gyosas and stir-fried noodles
Daikiya, Carrer de Jaume Balmes 63, Palma (next to Plaza Alexander Fleming).
Lifestyle
Marine Forum: 1 day of talks - 364 days of action
MPAs are a critical tool that is delivering good results in the Balearic Islands but with lots of margin for improvement.
Sports
100 Games in Charge for Vicente Moreno
For next Saturday's match against Real Madrid get to the Son Moix AT LEAST one hour before kick-off.
Lifestyle
Words and more...
It was the biggest surprise of the year and to make it last as long as possible I’ll use it only for showering — I’ll wash my hands with a glycerine soap from Mercadona.
Comment
Floods and the 100 year event
Better flood defences are always a good idea.