Foreign home buying falls
The Italian property buying market has overtaken the British.
Police
Two Palma arrests in operation against illegal immigration
Some six hundred people had entered Spain because of the illegal immigration operation.
Magalluf
Iron bars to prevent more deaths at Magalluf apartments
Three British tourists died at the Eden Roc Apartments last summer.
Town halls
Escorca to get special grant from the Council
Escorca has specific needs and it has also been involved in a legal wrangle with the Council of Majorca.
Holiday rentals
Government accused of not fining illegal holiday rentals
Tourism ministry inspectors are being blamed for their "passivity".
Demographics
Balearic emigrants returning home
There was a negative net migration rate during the years of economic crisis.
Business
A word from our friend at Knox Design
Justine Knox gives you an insight into her business and her plans for the festive period.
Emergencies
Three fatalities on Balearic roads
In one case, the driver of a licence-exempt car was killed in a head-on collision.
Beaches
Santanyi insisting on Mondragó beach services
The government's plan is to eliminate more or less all services at beaches in the Mondragó park.
Holiday rentals
Spanish government passes holiday rentals decree
The decree contains amendments to the tenancy act and the law on regulating apartment blocks.
Demographics
Foreign population grows by almost 10,000
The Balearics had one of the highest levels of immigration among the various Spanish regions.
Business
La Residencia to be acquired by LVMH
Louis Vuitton has made a bid to take over the Belmond group.
Infrastructure
Investment in improvements to Porto Cristo
Resurfacing, better pavements and lighting for Porto Cristo.
Tourism
Seven euros for visa free travel to Majorca
Shock announcement from the European Union post Brexit.
Transport
Airlines association rejects Palma no night flights proposal
A ban on flights "would have a very negative effect on airlines' operations".
Construction
Builders critical of delays in permissions
Legal insecurity, town hall "passivity", changes to regulations ... all affecting new building.
Crime
Two arrests for Playa de Palma hotel robberies
Police pursued one robber across a hotel's balconies.
Majorca floods
Arta still waiting for aid and report into floods
Councillor Bartomeu Gili's father was killed in the October floods. He has praise and criticism for government reactions.
Cursach affair
State prosecutor under fire over seizure of journalist information
There has been outrage at the seizure of journalist phones, computers and documents.
Tourism
Palacio anticipating "spectacular growth" by 2020
60,000 attendees are expected for events at the Palacio de Congresos in 2019.
Police
Bogus gas inspectors in Calvia
It's a familiar scam. Legitimate inspectors from gas companies do not just turn up without an appointment.
Infrastructure
Council orders closure of Campanet car park
The Council of Majorca is funding a pedestrianisation project and at the same time insisting that a necessary car park is closed.
Politics
Spain to increase minimum wage next week by 22 per cent
Spain's government will approve a 22 per cent increase in the minimum wage.
Transport
No night flights proposal is "senseless"
Transport operators are warning about the effects of a ban on night flights.
Tourist tax
Tourist board calls for tourist tax to be scrapped
The tourist tax "is not being used to improve tourist resort infrastructure".
Police
Four arrests for illegal immigration of Pakistani men
The men were working in poor conditions and being paid a tenth of what had been promised.
Brexit
Balearic government "not worried" about Brexit
The government is "not worried" about Brexit and is working to mitigate its tourism impact.
SPECIAL
Our festive Special for the holidays!
See inside our 24 page special for the holiday season with cookery tips, festive What's On and much more.
News
What's on in Majorca: 17-23 December
More Christmas markets and concerts across the island; Peter Pan, the Musical at the auditorium in Palma; special concert with the Lluc Sanctuary choir in Palma; ice rinks in Port Adriano and Puerto Portals; Llucmajor getting in events early for Majorca Day (which isn't until 31 December).
Sports
It's grim up north as Mallorca lose
A lacklustre Real Mallorca suffered their second successive one-goal defeat when they went down to Sporting Gijon.
News
Cooking up a Majorcan treat
Marc Fosh is one of Europe´s most exciting and creative cookery talents.
News
Warm yourself with a super lamb dish
Jeff Harter, the leading US chef based on the island, cooks up a lamb treat which is simple to prepare.