Mainland supply to cover 50% of islands' electricity demand
The second cable from the mainland is in the Red Electrica plan for 2021 to 2026.
Police
Seven arrests in Palma drugs operation
Four properties were raided; quantities of cocaine and marijuana were seized.
Beaches
Parliament rejects Podemos nudism motion
Podemos were wanting nudism to be permitted at beach bars.
Bylaws
Palma pets limits bylaw is shelved
The bylaw did not have the support of Podemos.
Society
Balearic emigration continues to grow
There are 2,396 Balearic citizens in the UK, the second highest number for a European country.
Weather
Spring forecast to be warmer than usual
The average temperature is expected to be above the usual 18C.
Police
Drunk driver arrested after crashing into bank
Initially it was thought that it might have been a ram raid.
Environment
Grants for Palma restaurant soundproofing
Grants will be of mutual benefit to restaurant owners and the public.
Brexit
Ambassador provides positive message about future relationship
"We have to work together in developing the relationship. This is the key and will be the key to overcoming uncertainties."
Brexit
Bulletin in the news with British ambassador
The visit by British ambassador Simon Manley and his speech at the Bulletin Brexit Breakfast was widely reported.
Emergencies
Tuesday train fire "not an isolated incident"
The works committee at the SFM rail operator is critical of maintenance subcontracting.
Terrorism
Germany seeks extradition of far-right extremist
Michael Leopold S. was arrested at a chalet he was renting in Paguera.
Society
Jackie Codd honoured for services to the British community
The British Ambassador to Spain SImon Manley presented Jackie Codd with the Empire Medal last night.
Entertainment
Another Netflix production to use Majorca locations
Filming for White Lines will be in Palma, Pollensa and elsewhere.
Weather
Cold start to spring
Temperatures in Majorca have plummeted from the mid-20s on Sunday.
Heritage
Council report could prevent Gesa building conversion
Protected status should be raised, it is argued, and maintain elements such as interior open planning.
Environment
Government has not met environmental expectations
Environmentalists GOB are critical of a lack of government conviction.
Emergencies
Intermodal station evacuated because of train fire
The fire would appear to have started in the overhead pantograph.
Sant Llorenç disaster
Study identifies causes of October flood disaster
The experts from the university have identified three key factors.
Tourism
Ambassador supportive of Chinese tourism proposal
The proposal is for a "triangle" with Barcelona and Valencia.
Transport
Driver takes wrong turn and ends up on Pollensa steps
It is nor the first time that a vehicle has been on the Calvari steps.
Town halls
Complaints about beggars on Palma's Blanquerna
Bar and restaurant owners don't have much faith in the town hall taking any action.
Transport
Enaire refutes air-traffic controller claims
Airline associations fear that the union is "sowing disquiet" at the Palma control centre.
Health
Government obliging town halls to meet tap water standards
The government will insist on desalinated water supply in order to ensure standards.
Police
Police reinforcements needed for violent Andratx fight
"I'll kill you. I'll cut your throats."
Crime
Warrant for British tourist's arrest
A British tourist was due to have appeared in court yesterday.
Transport
Union warning of delays at Palma airport
New controllers need training and will not be effective until next year.
Environment
Doubts cast on wild goat meat proposal
Farmers want to be able to sell wild goat meat as a means of tackling overpopulation.
SPECIAL
New hotel comes to Palma
Check out and get ready to check into Palma's latest hotel Naisa Palma.
News
What's on in Majorca: 18-24 March
Highly acclaimed Spanish guitarist Rafael Aguirre with the Balearic Symphony Orchestra in Palma and Manacor; award-winning Spanish post-rock group Neuman at Casa Planas; Brothers in Band re-create the Dire Straits "Alchemy" live album; art, design and craft market at the old prison in Palma.
Sports
Stunning win in Las Palmas
Real Mallorca turned on the style to win 2-1 away in Gran Canaria.