Spanish Prime Minister visits storm disaster zone
"We are not going to spare any resource," he promised.
Courts
Court confirms demolition of Colonia Sant Pere "Camping"
The Council of Majorca ordered the demolition of the San Pedro Camping in 2006.
Tourism
Campaign launched to attract Spanish tourists to the Balearic Islands
Tourism is key for the Balearic Islands.
Court
Man could get a year in prison for granddaughter's death in Manacor
Incident occured on August 10, 2018.
Weather
Three missing in Balearics, eight dead on mainland after Storm Gloria
Breaking news: The search continues for the missing people in Majorca and Ibiza and leaves 8 dead on the mainland.
Environment
Fly tipping returns to Banyalbufar
The dumping of household junk is an all too familiar occurrence.
Population
Germans residents living on the Balearic Islands cuts down by half in the last 10 years
17.8% of the total population in the Balearic Islands is foreign.
Employment
Spain announces 5.5% hike in minimum wage as 'tool' against inequality
More than 2 million people will be affected.
Weather
Majorca counts the cost of Storm Gloria
Clean up operation begins as millions of euros worth of damage from Storm Gloria has been done to equipment, public infrastructure and private homes.
What's On
Good morning from Majorca
Weather will be back to normal with sunny skies.
Trial
A British Secret Agent sets up a trap in Santa Ponsa to sell guns to the IRA
All three men deny the charges against them.
Crime
Video footage being investigated
The footage was reportedly found in a WhatsApp message.
Fiestas
Changes needed for the Sant Sebastià fiestas
More money asked for Palma's fiestas.
Tourism
Spain's tourism minister promising more spending on tourism
Reyes Maroto described the Balearics tourism of excesses decree as "very courageous".
Weather
Three people are missing in the Balearics
Searches continue for the missing people, including one Briton.
Construction
Urgent measures wanted to reduce Palma building licence delays
The planning department at the town hall grinds to a halt at certain times of the year.
Fiestas
Town hall will pay 75% of the Sant Sebastià party cost
The town hall insists that all decisions regarding the concerts were "correct".
Crime
Could go to prison for three years for stealing in a supermarket
Will go on trial shortly in Palma.
Infrastructure
Palma demanding Costas' payment for Cala Gamba wall
The promenade wall in Cala Gamba is the Costas Authority's responsibility.
Retail
Supermarket supplies getting back to normal
Ships from the mainland started operating again on Tuesday afternoon.
Tourism
Limit to cruise ships in Palma's port on the agenda
The Balearic Government now looking at the cruise ship industry.
Charities
Armengol to visit Vicente Ferrer Foundation in India
The Balearic government provides funds for the foundation's work.
Weather
Storm Gloria moves away from the Balearics
Rain could hit still this evening but not as bad as the last few days.
Tennis
Rafa Nadal makes Australia smile
Majorcan number one tennis star jokes about his wedding last year. Watch the video!
Weather
Young British man gone missing in Ibiza
Feared the missing man may haven fallen into the sea.
Weather
Storm Gloria leaves a trail of destruction
Majorca is still under yellow alert today.
Crime
Alleged rape of a young German girl
The two boys were released with charges after giving a statements to police.
Tourism
Tourism decree has been "very well received" overseas
Francina Armengol: "Society wants a tourism of quality that is respectful."
Tourism
Meliá boss warns of the consequences of increasing the minimum wage
Gabriel Escarrer of Meliá highlighted "notable increases" in salaries because of collective bargaining agreements.
Crime
The Picasso and the last Majorcan sailboat
The Picasso used to be displayed on the Adix.
Services
Hairdressers' guild denouncing low-cost salons
Traditional hairdressers and barbers say low-cost salons are unfair competition.
Weather
Pollensa feels the force of Gloria
Yachts washed up on the beach in Puerto Pollensa.
Courts
Palma solicitor may get 3 years for misapropriation
The Public Prosecutor's Office and the victim's attorneys classify these acts as a misappropriation crime and are asking that the defendant be jailed for three years
Weather
Supermarkets running short of products because of Storm Gloria
One benefit of Storm Gloria is the capacity of the reservoirs.
Football
Poor Mallorca knocked out of the cup
Copa del Rey: Real Zaragoza 3 - Real Mallorca 1.
Emergencies
Sea front homes evacuated in Cala Marçal as storm hits
Storm Gloria hits eastern Majorca. Watch the video!
What's On
New film release in English on Friday
The film stars Robert Downey Jr. as the title character, alongside Antonio Banderas and Michael Sheen in live-action roles.
Settlement
Settlement reached over Spanish toddler's fatal fall into well
Lawyers for the family and Serrano were not immediately available for comment.
Weather
Four die as storm sweeps across Spain
Catalonia's regional government ordered a ban on all outdoor activities in the Girona, Barcelona and central Catalonia regions.
Events
Storm Gloria kept thousands at home for Sant Sebastia
A total of 138 Police were deployed to the streets of Palma to guarantee the safety.
Environment
Genovesa underwater cave encased in 10m of sewage
"We don't know how it can be removed, it’s very difficult to clean the area without damaging the cave.”
Events
Tourism phobia and the challenge of sustainability
There is concern about how the summer 2020 season in Majorca will evolve.
Weather
Storm Gloria keeps Spain on alert
The forecast for today is for more of the same and weather alerts have been issued in 27 provinces nationwide for heavy rain and snow, strong winds and high seas.
Weather
Three die in Spain's Storm Gloria
Valencia on the Mediterranean coast and the Balearic Islands are bearing the brunt of the storm today.
Weather
Good morning from Majorca
Storm Gloria is still with us and coastal areas are still on orange alert.
Tourism
Council continues to decrease cruise passenger saturation
"Their arrival in the old town will be staggered and other areas of Palma that are not so touristy will benefit.”
Employment
Nearly 2,600 people sit exam for 82 vacancies
86 tests started simultaneously in 29 Spanish cities with a total of 166,350 applicants vying for Post Office jobs in Spain.
Weather
Storm Gloria continues to hit Majorca
An orange weather warning will remain in place for the Balearic Islands today and tomorrow.
Child welfare
Increase in cases of child sexual abuse in the Balearics
There was a threefold increase in the number of cases of "sexual aggression" involving minors in 2018.
Urban planning
Terraferida calling for suspension of building licences in Deya
Deya has 1,138 tourist accommodation places; the resident population is only 617.
Traffic
Road closure and advice
Many roads are now flooded and you are advised to drive with extreme caution and if possible not to drive on the mountain roads at all.
Weather
Record wave crashes in to Sa Dragonera
A number of torrentes in Majorca burst their banks, including, Canyamel, Pina, Sencelles and Sant Llorenç.
Emergencies
Palma council criticised for lack of road safety warnings
The driver reportedly lost control of the car because of excess water on the road.
Transport
Price of fuel has risen 35% over the past ten years
A litre of petrol in the Balearics now costs 35 cents more than it did in 2009.
Weather
Storm Gloria batters Spain with high winds and snowfall
Aemet declared a red alert across 10 provinces in expectation of winds of up to 130 kilometres per hour (80 mph), seven-metre (22-foot) waves and heavy snowfall.
Fiesta
Sant Sebastia celebrations dampened by Storm Gloria
The crowd cheered as the flames took hold, the heat warmed them up and the sausages started cooking.
Fiestas
The dragon signals the start of the Palma party
The Drac de Na Coca lit the bonfire for the Palma party.
Tourism
German tour operators have picked up Thomas Cook quotas
German tour operators have upped their offers for Majorca by as much as 40%.
Crime
United Tribuns leaders sent to prison
The court hearing in Palma went on until 3am on Sunday morning.
Transport
Balearics wanting residents discount for transporting cars
There have been previous attempts to have the discount apply to cars.
Water management
Lifting of drought pre-alert for Palma
Desalinated water for Palma will not be bought until the summer at the earliest.
Majorca
Scandal at the Council: the week in Majorca
The Council of Majorca's social affairs institute was at the centre of a child prostitution scandal; the "booze tourism" decree was passed; there were preparations for this week's tourism fair in Madrid; and there was controversy about Catalan courses for the police.
Town halls
Only nine Calvia businesses have modernisation grants
Under a third of the 2019 budget for grants to improve shops, etc. has been allocated.
Police
Arrested in ‘ORA Case’, demands Mayor Hila retraction
They were arrested in 2016.
Police
Members of The United Tribuns pretended to be Police Officers
The organisation was founded in Germany in 2004.
Thefts
Vandals steal one of Binissalem's crosses
Residents called the Police as soon as they noticed that the cross had disappeared.
Tourism
British travel agents say booze ban is misguided and targets wrong market
Could hit holiday booking.
Arrests
Property conman in jail in Madrid
His company, Promociones Lujo Casa, allegedly scammed more than 200 people out of between 4 million and 7 million euros
Entertainment
"The Mallorca Files" to be used to promote the island in Madrid
Don't miss to watch The Mallorca Files today at 18.25 on BBC1.
Tourism
Mixed views over booze ban
The Balearic Government is absolutely determined to rid Magalluf, Playa de Palma and Sant Antoni of their boozy reputations once and for all.
Incident
A fire breaks out in a nine-storey building in Palma
Nine people had to be treated for smoke inhalation.
Fiestas
The fiesta for collecting Pollensa's pine tree
As well as the pine climb in Pollensa, there is one in Puerto Pollensa - Cristian Agu was the first to make it to the top.
Tourism
Magalluf faces the biggest shake up in its history
Negueruela made it clear last year when he took office that he would be taking drastic action to crackdown on and regulate anti-social tourism.
Tourism
The booze quota: the new legislation
What you need to know.
Transport
ITV inspection delay continues in Majorca
A crash plan could be established within a week.
Tourism
Last orders for all-inclusive booze in hotels
10 1 polls
Breaking news in Palma this morning.
Leisure
Megasport gym could reopen in April this year
The gym was closed in May 2018.
Transport
More bus lines for pets to travel on next month
The EMT does not allow any dog breeds that are classified as dangerous to travel on the buses.
Palma
Palma neighbours worried about hooks in sobrasada
Worried that children might get hurt if they pick up the sobrasada to play with it.
Traffic restrictions for Sant Sebastià
Be adivsed there will be restrictions to roads during these events.
Brexit
ABTA updates Brexit travel advice
Brexit deal will provide continuity for 2020 travel arrangements.
Environment
First discovery in Majorca of black twig borer beetle
It is a species of ambrosia beetle that comes from Asia and which had not previously been detected anywhere in Spain.
Celebrities
Rafael Nadal's new Porto Cristo home
Nadal paid four million euros for the property by the coast.
Child welfare
Demand for commission to investigate child sexual exploitation
Opposition parties want an investigation of the management of the Majorca Institute of Social Affairs.
Entertainment
Majorca getting ready for Love Island 2020
The long running series has provided Majorca with great publicity as has The Mallorca Files, the second series of which is being filmed on the island now.
Police
Leader of United Tribuns in Majorca arrested in police operation
The police operation would appear to have to do primarily with the drugs trade.
Heritage
ARCA heritage association propose new plan for Plaça Major galleries
“It would give value to the space, cover a historical need in the city and give life to a heritage element abandoned by Palma City Council."
Events
Council announces meeting of the brotherhoods
In addition to participating in the Sant Sebastià festivities they organise a brotherhood meal and other activities.
Fiesta
Fiesta safety advice for bonfires and correfocs
Enjoy the fiestas but please stay safe.
Property
Building licences for new homes up 40%
There were more licences for apartment building than house building in 2019.
Emergencies
Man seriously injured after fall from tree
Emergency Services personnel treated the man at the scene before transferring him to Son Espases Hospital.
Events
Why not join us this weekend for Palma's big party?
There are still flights available if you want to come and join Palma's biggest party of the year.
Economy
Prices in the Balearics up more than in other regions
The Consumer Prices Index in the Balearics rose one per cent in December.
Courts
Trial begins of van theft and torching in Son Banya
The footprint of the defendant was reportedly found in the car but he denies taking it and setting it alight.
Transport
Extra trains for Sant Antoni and Sant Sebastia
Parking will be heavily restricted and it will be impossible to find a space anywhere in the city.
Sentencing
Russian woman convicted of murder loses her appeal
The court heard that Svetlana Batukova kept cutting Horst Hans Henkel until he died.
Tourism
Council wants Majorca to be a benchmark for sustainable tourism
Promotion will focus on the island's protection, its natural values, and the reinforcement of image and reputation.
Out and About
Memories of Christmas fading
All the bones and scraps are also sealed in bags, ready to boil up in a traditional stew or stock.
Participate
Do you think the government is right to introduce booze quota in Magalluf hotels?
Lifestyle
What's on and Films in English on Thursday / Friday
Son Pardo hosts several free concerts this afternoon. The Balearic Symphony Orchestra and soloist Alina Pogostkina will perform at Palma's Auditorium this evening.
News
Good morning from Majorca
Weather will be back to normal with sunny skies.
Sports
Nadal dominates Delbonis to ease into third round in Melbourne
The Majorcan is hunting for a second Australian Open title 11 years after his first.
Lifestyle
Up-cycling Christmas
So all in all, if your tree is still up (like mine is) don’t fret about the hollow curse of tradition.
Lifestyle
Pedal to the metal
'Rally Isla Mallorca’ and coming up to its 16th edition in less than two months.
Lifestyle
Dragons of Majorca
Palma on Sunday, the correfoc for the Sant Sebastià fiestas will feature beasts of fire.
Lifestyle
Essential ingredients
So which foodstuffs constitute essential ingredients for your kitchen store cupboard and where do you begin?
Lifestyle
Gardening in Majorca
I don’t know why the Geranium isn’t the flower of Spain because they are so popular here and really thrive both in the garden and in pots.
Comment
A big boo...
Another pest added to the list.
Comment
Three cheers...
For the National Police operation against the United Tribuns.