Bogus website facing a fine of up to 40,000 euros
The website which was responsible for the holiday rental fraud is based in Palma.
Magalluf
Woman who attacked friend in Magalluf is released
The 22-year-old victim did not want charges to be brought.
Politics
"If Britain is going to leave, it has to be a clean break ..."
In an interview with the Bulletin, Norway's prime minister offers her thoughts about Brexit and the tourist tax.
Emergencies
Cathedral reviewing emergency procedures
The last fire at the Cathedral was in 1913; the structure was unaffected.
Police
Drug controls for Sa Pobla schools
A sniffer dog is being used to check on drugs being taken into schools.
Holiday rentals
"We’ve been scammed out of 5,000 pounds ..."
"Time began to tick away and I started to fear the worst. We had been scammed."
Bylaws
New campaign against Playa de Palma tourist excesses
Businesses are driving the campaign to emphasise quality and stamp out poor behaviour.
Magalluf
British tourist slashed in Magalluf in stable condition
Sidney C. maintained in court that it was an accident; they had been drinking heavily.
Entertainment
Echo & The Bunnymen playing Pollensa
Echo & The Bunnymen will be at the Sant Domingo Cloister in July.
Business
Balearic foreign investment quadruples
The highest level of investment last year - 252 million euros - was in Andorra.
Health
Business organisations combine to tackle underage drinking
Posters are to be distributed by schoolchildren in June.
Transport
Cameras for detecting driver phone use
At least two cameras can pick out drivers on phones; there are said to be more.
Weather
Unsettled weather for Easter
A storm from the Atlantic will affect Spain; it should mainly miss Majorca.
Animal welfare
Most town halls now have cat population control campaigns
Town halls can get grants of up to 14,000 euros for neutering campaigns.
Police
British woman arrested after glass attack in Magalluf disco
A 22-year-old British woman suffered serious injuries.
Investigation
Search for missing five-year-old Calvia boy moves to Germany
Investigators have managed to confirm that the father, who was entitled to shared custody of the child, had been in regular contact with the German mother since they moved off the island.
Politics
Spain's Sanchez hardens position on Catalonia ahead of election
Sanchez suggested he could apply direct rule to Catalonia.
Magalluf
Campaign to make Magalluf a safer place
Bartender Georgia Hague started a campaign following the death of Natalie Cormack last April.
Police
One-year-old boy run over remains in critical condition, driver failed drugs test
National Police called to hospital to restrain hundreds of gypsies.
Police
Seven members of the ‘La Sole’ clan are arrested in Son Banya for drug dealing
Seven people arrested for dealing substances in Son Banya shanty town.
Police
Searches mounted for missing five-year-old boy from Calvia
Possible case of "parental kidnapping".
Incident
Briton fined for damaging vehicles in Magalluf
The incident occured just a few metres from the infamous strip of Punta Ballena.
Incident
Fire damages basement of Palma nightclub
The nightclub was closed at the time of the incident.
Law enforcement
More police called for in Valldemossa
Sharp increase in burglaries and robberies is causing growing concern amongst local residents.
Rescue
Palma offers to safe haven for refugee ship
Palma offering to assit refugee ship.
Restaurants
Bars and restaurants recruiting for staff in the UK and Germany
Recruitment in UK and Germany for bar and restaurant sector.
Strike
Airport workers confirm plans to walk out at Easter
Pilots, security personnel and baggage handlers are all expected to be involved.
Brexit crisis
An open letter from HMA Simon Manley to British citizens living in Spain
“Should we, however, leave without a deal, as could still happen, the Spanish Government has said you will have a 21-month grace period from the date of our departure to register. We are talking with the Spanish authorities about this.”
Politics
Over 4,000 Britons can vote in European elections in Balearics
British residents have until May 7 to register to vote in the European Elections as conditions currently stand.
News
What's on in Majorca: 15-21 April
Easter processions across the island; fairs in Colonia Sant Jordi and Porto Cristo; Shrek, El Musical and Alice's Adventures In Wonderland (in English) in Palma; Dan Stuart, once of Green on Red, at Casa Planas.
SPECIAL
What to do and Where to stay
Sixteen page special which will allow you to get the most out of your Easter break with some great seasonal events staying in some fantastic hotels across the island.
Sports
Last-minute goal secures Mallorca draw
The draw against Numancia moves Real Mallorca into fifth place.