Preparations for the wedding of the year in Majorca
La Fortalesa will be a no-fly zone for both aircraft and drones.
Brexit
Britain clinches Brexit deal, Johnson now faces parliament challenge
Johnson is hoping to get approval for the agreement in a vote at an extraordinary session of the British parliament on Saturday
Traffic
Pigs stop traffic in Puerto Andratx
Escaped pigs wander around Puerto Andratx.
Robberies
Son Ferriol Robberies
Residents of Son Ferriol have complained about the lack of security in the neighbourhood.
Tourism
Value of the pound is biggest Brexit tourism concern
5,000 of 33,000 lost Thomas Cook airline seats have been recovered in the past few days; the majority of these are for Majorca.
Tourism
No early hotel closures in Playa de Palma
Two-thirds of the clientele in Playa de Palma in September were German.
Politics
Spain's ruling Socialists seen slipping in Nov election - poll
PP, Vox and Ciudadanos have adopted an uncompromising approach to the Catalan crisis.
What's On
Where to go and What to see
Cruise ships in port, markets to visit and films in English.
Environment
Manacor incentivising taxpayers for recycling
The town hall is determined to increase recycling, which is currently only 13% in Manacor.
Employment
Thomas Cook employees to be paid this week
The administrator is said to be seeking to speed up the process.
Traffic
Soller Tunnel traffic up by almost 900 vehicles a day
For the first full year since the toll has been lifted, average daily traffic through the tunnel was 10,995.
Tourism
Three per cent increase in airport passengers this year
Nationally there were just under 214 million passengers at Spanish airports, a rise of 4.8%.
Yachts
Six months on, Son Maties yacht is still there
Apparently abandoned and with some damage to the bow, it has been cordoned off by buoys and metal barriers.
Politics
Clashes erupt in Barcelona as Catalan separatists protest sentences for leaders
Clashes a major challenge for Spanish, Catalan authorities.
Politics
Spain seeks arrest of Catalan ex-leader Puigdemont in Belgium
Spain's Supreme Court filed its third extradition request days after convicting nine other Catalan leaders of sedition over the independence bid.
Arrests
Arrested after going on the rampage in Palma
Two bar terraces destroyed and 12 parked vehicles damaged.
Arrests
Three arrested trying to fly to London with false passports
In the last week National Police have intercepted a total of six people trying to fly to the United Kingdom with fake passports
What's On
Where to go and What to see
Cruise ships in port, markets to visit and films in English.
Celebrities
English Game of Thrones star joins list of VIPs at Evolution Film Festival
Festival will feature the screening of the BBC series The Mallorca Files with two members of the cast in attendance.
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.
Brexit
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.”
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.
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.
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.
News
What's on in Majorca on Thursday / Friday
Circus of Horros, West Side Story and La Beata in Palma and the International Masters Cycling Week in Puerto Pollensa.
News
Today's weather
Partly cloudy with a light breeze.
Lifestyle
Follow Up
Weekly Car Show 9 October 2019.
Sports
Wins at the Weekend for El Toro RC, RC Ponent and Shamrock RC Girls
The rugby season is well underway here in Majorca.
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
5000 years of controversy
I must admit that as a chef who cares passionately about the ingredients I use, I am incredibly torn on the issue.
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).
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.
Comment
Floods and the 100 year event
Better flood defences are always a good idea.
Comment
Jazz in Majorca, football in Kashmir
Kashmir, a battleground between India and Pakistan since partition over 70 years ago, is the most militarised place on earth.