Russian mafia member sentenced for tax fraud
Years after the operation against the Russian mafia in Majorca, the main charges were dropped.
Services
Palma firefighters wanting solutions to a "catastrophic situation"
There have been years of "poor management" which have left the brigade lacking personnel and adequate resources.
Police
Crisis as Binissalem police officers seek transfers
The number of police in Binissalem is below the legal ratio, and officers are complaining about demands made of them.
Planning
Campos polo finca denounced to the prosecution service
The finca doesn't have the necessary licence, and an order against holding polo competitions has been ignored.
Beaches
Government encouraging no-smoking beaches
Town halls would not be obliged to make beaches no smoking. If they do, there would be no fines for people who do smoke.
Magalluf
Magalluf disco facing closure because of underage drinking
The disco (not named by Calvia town hall) has been in previous trouble for selling drink to minors.
Planning
Deterioration in Cala Figuera
The seafront in Cala Figuera is just fine. It's what's elsewhere that is the problem.
Holiday rentals
The bogus holiday rental website has claimed another victim
Susan Barton put down a deposit of 1,300 pounds for a villa near Alicante with Spain Dream Villas.
Emergencies
Town hall denounced as Palma pyromania strikes again
The rubbish containers blaze affected an apartment building; residents had to be moved to the rooftop.
Royal family
No controversy as the Royal Family celebrates Easter mass
There was no repeat of the very public spat at the Cathedral last Easter.
Town halls
Palma told to pay compensation for slip in Plaça Espanya
A person slipped and fell in September 2009; the town hall was aware that the square was slippery.
Environment
Three golf courses fined for illegal wells
Courses in Llucmajor, Palma and Pollensa have been fined.
Weather
High winds Easter buffeting for Majorca
Soller, the east coast, Magalluf, Palma; all affected by the winds and rough seas.
Health
Meat distributor asks for out-of-date food case to be dismissed
The National Police made arrests following inspections in March last year at Cárnicas Vicente.
Heritage
Town hall to manage Son Carrió railway museum
The railway museum had been due to benefit from four million euros of tourist tax revenue.
Holiday rentals
Free villa holiday for family who were scammed by website
The police were well aware of the story because of the extensive coverage it has received.
Property
Over 2,000 new homes for Palma
Prices per square metre can be up to as high as 7,500 euros.
Military
Six million euros generated by US aircraft carrier
Restaurants, shops, taxis are among those which have benefited from the ship's crew.
Magalluf
Woman who attacked friend in Magalluf is released
The 22-year-old victim did not want charges to be brought.
Holiday rentals
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.
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.
News
What's on in Majorca: 22-28 April
Pancaritat pilgrimages, the biggest of them being Palma's Angel Sunday; Carabassamba Festival of percussion and samba in Muro; Puerto Alcudia Street Food Festival; Palma Boat Show starts; Sant Jordi fiestas in Colonia Sant Jordi; Beer Palma in Parc de la Mar; Donizetti's The Elixir of Love at the Teatre Principal.
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
Mallorca impress to go fourth
Real Mallorca beat Rayo Majadahonda 2-0 to keep their hopes of a play-off very much alive.