Coronavirus boosting Majorca holiday bookings
Early UK bookings for Majorca are reportedly up by an average of six per cent.
Fiestas
Carnival comes early to Palma
The children's parade has normally been the same day as the main parade.
Emergencies
Body found in the sea near Ciutadella
The Guardia Civil now say that the body is not that of David Cabrera.
Police
More migrants detained in Cabrera
Thirteen migrants were on the small boat.
Housing
Free land for building properties for affordable rent
The government will let developers have land at no cost so as to build affordable housing for rent.
Courts
Twenty-one month sentence sought for road-rage case
The prosecution service have accused the BMW driver of reckless driving.
Child welfare
Minorca arrests for corruption of minors
One of those detained had been arrested earlier this month suspected of having been hired as a hitman.
Town halls
Arenal residents repeating requests for town hall improvements
Residents in Arenal have been complaining for years; little seems to ever get done.
Celebrities
Caroline Flack dead at 40
Caroline Flack found dead in her London Flat
Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
A mixture of fog and sunshine; quite breezy in areas.
Health
First coronavirus death In Europe
First death in Europe from Coronavirus reported in France
La Liga
Real Mallorca bag three vital points
Keeper and VAR deny Mallorca two goals.
Tourism
Majorcan hotel chains defy Trump
Majorcan Hotel chains are expanding in Cuba despite orders from the US State Department and President Donald Trump not to invest in the Caribbean Island.
Health
Spanish government plans more restrictive tobacco law
Tax and the effects of vaping are two of a number of aspects being studied.
Energy
Airport energy consumption will exceed all Formentera's
Aena plans for Son Sant Joan Airport will mean a 12% increase in energy power.
Agriculture
Olive tree cargo prevented from entering Majorca
There are restrictions and regulations regarding the transporting of plants and trees because of "olive ebola".
Property
Balearic property slump
Property sales plummeted by nearly 11% in the Balearic Islands last year.
Weather
Manacor beach clean-up
Manacor City Council repairs damage caused to beaches by Storm Gloria
Health
Son Llatzer coronavirus lecture
Doctors say advances in technology, medicine and biology play a big role in stamping out viruses.
Events
Seaplanes cup for Puerto Pollensa
From what one can make out, it is in fact a renaming for the Splash-In, designed to give that event added incentive.
Brexit
Brexit concern about Majorca's food exports
The effects of Brexit on food exports are said to be "largely unpredictable".
Child welfare
Priest arrested for sexual abuse of a 14-year-old
The Hindu priest is said to have abused the girl on two occasions.
Society
"Strike" in Majorca for International Women's Day
International Women's Day this year is on a Sunday, which may well be why there isn't unanimity about a "strike".
Health
Briton with coronavirus gets the all clear
The British man has been in isolation for a week.
Child welfare
Two arrests for prostituting underage girls
A man and a woman have been arrested by the National Police.
Transport
Government wants Aena to co-finance airport tram project
The airports authority has signalled its willingness to be involved with the tram project.
Travel
Balearic to UK flight warning
Check with your airline if you are due to fly this weekend.
Police
Nineteen arrests confirmed in drugs operation
The National Police seized 55 kilos of marijuana and hashish and 20,000 euros cash.
Fiestas
Palma ready for its Carnival parades
The children's Carnival parade is this Sunday; the main parade is on Sunday week.
Police
Guardia Civil WhatsApp warning
The message is designed to instal malware.
Transport
Airlines bosses called in over resident discounts
He says that the airlines have the chance to “reverse the bullish trend in prices and to be more transparent” about their systems for setting prices.
Politics
Catalan party ties Spain's government stability to separatist drive
The leftist ERC was instrumental in facilitating Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez's confirmation as prime minister last month.
Weather
Weekend Weather
Spring temperatures forecast in Majorca this weekend
Incident
Disabled Woman Missing
43-year-old woman missing from Palma.
Crime
Child Abandoned While Mum Goes Drinking
Mother locks 10-year-old son in the car and goes to the pub
Health
All Aboard The Goop Ship
Gwyneth Paltrow strikes a deal with Celebrity Cruises.
Health
Palma Face Mask Demands
Chinese in the Balearics buying face masks to send home.
Weather
Palma Fog
Palma shrouded in fog at dawn.
Crime
Son Gotleu Brawl
A 26 year old man was stabbed during a massive brawl in Palma.
Health
Briton tests negative for coronavirus in Palma
The Briton who had tested positive is showing clear signs of having recovered from coronavirus.
Transport
Aena assurance that airport capacity will not increase
The airports authority has consistently said that hourly capacity at Son Sant Joan will not increase.
Property
Three arrests in alleged modular homes fraud
At least six people have denounced the alleged fraud, with personal losses of over 200,000 euros.
Historical memory
Sa Coma Republican grave to be opened
Up to 500 Republican soldiers are believed to have been buried at the beach in Sa Coma.
Heritage
Skippering the Andalucía
Ángel Rodríguez Alvariño is the skipper of the replica of the Andalucía galleon.
Police
Thirteen illegal immigrants detained in Cabrera
The 112 emergency service was called by one of the thirteen.
Health
'Flu is more of a problem than coronavirus
He noted that the mortality index for coronavirus is low.
Nautical
Legendary Australian boat taking part in Palma regatta
Love & War has been victorious in the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
Fiestas
Preparing for Valentine's Day
Flowers, chef creations with flower ingredients, heart-shaped balloons for Valentine's Day.
Sport
Trump takes a shine to Rafa
President Trump Invites Rafa Nadal To Dinner.
Transport
Delays caused by broken-down train
The rail operator says there were delays on Thursday morning "of some ten minutes".
Wildlife
Palma's new residents
It's a wonderful sight first thing in the morning.
Royal Family
Spanish Royal Family photos
A series of new portraits of the Spanish Royal Family cause a sensation on social media websites.
Entertainment
Majorca hits Japanese TV
Millions of viewers in Japan are now enjoying the first series.
Courts
Palma Lawyer Jailed
A Palma lawyer has been jailed for four-months for a crime of misappropriation of funds.
Health
Italian Man Evacuated From Cruise Ship Near Minorca
Italian Man Evacuted From Cruise Ship Near Minorca
Transport
Palma Bus Protest
Palma residents plan EMT bus protest over route changes
Event
Conference for hotels specialising in cycling tourism
Majorca will host the first conference of ten in total that are planned in different parts of Spain.
Heritage
A piece of aviation history in Palma
It is hoped that the plane will eventually be moved to a special hangar.
Entertainment
Campaign launched to save CineCiutat
Apart from being extremely popular for screening films in their original version, CineCiutat, which depends on the daily dedication of 20 volunteers, has become the headquarters for a number of major film festivals and events in Majorca.
Health
Son Espases Coronavirus Kits
Son Espases will receive coronavirus rapid detection either today or tomorrow which will enable them to test for the disease here on the Island
Police
Marijuana "expert" arrested in drugs operation
Raids led to the discovery of highly sophisticated marijuana production facilities.
Property
Balearics second most expensive for renting
A study shows that only Barcelona has a higher average price for rent.
Agriculture
Farmers demanding that Palma slaughterhouse is a public service
The sustainability of the slaughterhouse is threatened because of financial losses.
Car rental
El Pi wanting a limit on the number of vehicles for rent
A study is needed into how many rental vehicles can be coped with.
Ships
Replica Spanish Galleon In Palma
You can view this beautiful ship from 10.00 tomorrow.
Royal Family
Trump to host Spain's King Felipe for state visit April 21
The visit will "reaffirm our commitments to stand together to address today’s global challenges."
Tourism
Tourists wise up to avoid booze ban
In Magalluf and Playa de Palma, some hotels that are not affected by the decree are almost opposite ones that are.
Transport
Zig-Zagging Driver Arrested
An elderly man has been charged with reckless driving and could be jailed for up to six years.
Property
Sales of homes fall eleven per cent
Only the Canaries had a greater slump in home sales in 2019.
Courts
Gang sentenced for Palma burglaries
The gang committed 21 robberies in Palma in January 2019.
Environment
Spanish legislation will allow Balearics 2025 diesel ban
A redrafting of state law will allow the Balearics to prohibit new diesel vehicles earlier than elsewhere.
Search
Guardia continuing the search for two missing people
Two people are still missing since Storm Gloria.
Child Welfare
Armengol wanting more resources for child sexual exploitation cases
Vox observed that as the minister for social affairs, Fina Santiago, was not going to resign, then Armengol should.
Arrests
European arrest warrant issued for Briton over sick claims
In 2017, the Majorcan Hotel Federation estimated that its members had paid out around 50 million euros to settle false claims.
Health
Boy in Son Espases tests negative for coronavirus
The boy had contact with the British man who has tested positive.
Tourism
Town hall rejects applying tourism excesses decree in Cala Ratjada
Capdepera town hall reckons that the tourism excesses decree is not needed for Cala Ratjada.
Animal Welfare
Griffon Vulture Study
New Study of the Griffon Vulture in the Balearic Islands.
Courts
Prosecutors want 72 years in jail for violent rape and robbery
The defendant is charged with a raft of crimes, including, robbery with violence and intimidation, sexual assault and attempted murder.
Child Welfare
Gang rape victim transferred to mainland
The victim reportedly told a Psychologist that she was afraid one of the people involved in the alleged violation would recognise her.
Health
Son Espases Coronavirus Lecture
More than 300 Health Workers attended a lecture on coronavirus at Son Espases Hospital
Politics
Euthanasia bill sparks fierce debate in Spanish parliament
Under the current law, helping someone end their life carries a jail term of up to 10 years.
Health
British Coronavirus Carrier Named
The British man who infected 11 people with coronavirus, including the British Expat in Majorca has been named.
Terraces
Deadline looms for Palma terraces
The new law does allow screens, windbreakers and umbrellas that are not anchored to the pavement, but critics say that’s pointless.
Sentencing
Palma Pensioner Busted
Pensioner found guilty of growing marijuana.
Property
Palma Slaughterhouse Proposal
Palma Slaughterhouse demands huge discount in rent
Celebrities
Home at last, February in Majorca
His plan for the next few days is to relax while training for Mexico.
Police
Government taking first step towards a Balearics police force
Més are not convinced that there is a government commitment to a Balearics police force.
Transport
Airport insisting there will be no increased hourly capacity
The airport director points to a difference between increased passenger demand and capacity for handling flights.
Transport
Further reduction in the price of an MOT
The price of an MOT is coming down and so also is the waiting time for an appointment.
Technology
The code number for lost or stolen phones
A reminder to keep a note of a phone's identity number.
Police
Ten arrests in Manacor drugs operation
Seven properties were raided in the early hours on Tuesday.
Environment
Cabrera Environmental Fears
Questions over delimitation of an exclusion zone which includes the waters of Cabrera National Park.
Transport
United left supporting 'no more planes' movement
It is envisaged that by 2025 there will be almost 34 million passengers a year on almost 247,000 flights.
Health
"Everything is under control" says Marratxí Mayor
Dr. Arranz explained how the case was detected in the Island, what action people should take to avoid infection and called for calm.
Transport
Pea-Souper In Majorca
Intense fog may cause delays at airports in Palma and Madrid
Crime
Man stabbed during argument
Palma Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly tried to murder another man in Palma.
Child welfare
Expert committee proposal for child sexual exploitation cases
The opposition are demanding that President Armengol sacks social affairs minister, Fina Santiago.
Heritage
Tourist tax money used to restore religious artefacts
Artefacts across the island will be restored and conserved.
Environment
Hope for endangered Nacra mussel
A Nacra or Pinna nobilis, which is better known as the noble pen shell or fan mussel has been found in Minorca.
Health
Nursing union wanting coronavirus urgent meetings
The union is demanding that there is information about protective measures for nurses and other health personnel.
Transport
Volotea opening two new French routes from Palma
Low-cost operator Volotea increased its passenger numbers at Palma by ten per cent last year.
Spanish Civil War
Tributes to Civil War victims at Puigpunyent
Spanish Civil War victims, Joan Ferrà and Cristófol Barceló buried in Puigpunyent on Sunday.
Environment
Residents ask for bay of Palma protection
Proposals are being put forward to declare the stretch of Palma bay between the Palacio de Congresos and Es Carnatge a special protection zone.
Health
Balearics virus protocol
Health authorites will contact you if you were put at risk.
Health
Seven year old suspected with Coronavirus admitted to Son Espases Hospital
The child has tested positive for flu and further tests are being done.
Health
Briton unknowingly spread virus to at least 6 people
He caught the virus in Singapore and travelled to France and Britain.
Emergencies
Van crashes into a house near Puerto Andratx
Two people were injured when their van slammed into a house in Andratx on Sunday.
Health
Passengers sought in precautionary measure
Breaking news: Latest on the confirmed Coronavirus patient at Son Espases.
Health
Chinese Community of Majorca uses App to advise on protocol
Social media advises Chinese residents on coronavirus protocol.
Health
Coronavirus case in Majorca is confirmed
The case of coronavirus in Palma is being defined as mild.
Animal welfare
Lawyers demanding tough fines for animal mistreatment
The bar association in the Balearics is demanding fines of up to 100,000 euros.
Police
Driver arrested after car falls into the sea
The driver didn't seem to know if there was anyone else in the car.
Majorca
A week of excesses in Majorca
The government's tourism of excesses decree was approved; there were excessively warm temperatures; and excesses in El Terreno were once more the subject of complaints.
Crime
Drunk driver has failed to enter prison
The Frenchwoman should have entered prison by Wednesday last week.
Environment
Government report disputes Palma faecal spills claims
A Palma councillor is under investigation for a possible environmental crime.
Retail
Investment to transform Porto Pi mall
A new look is planned for the shopping centre that was opened in 1995.
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Lifestyle
What's on and films to see in English on Saturday / Sunday
Carnival begins in Marratxi and Santa Eugenia, there is Flamenco in Paguera and Real Mallorca play D. Alvavés at home at 13.00.
Sports
Three Points Vital Today
As we reach the final third of season 2019/20, it’s going to take a supreme effort from us to stay in La Liga.
Lifestyle
Spotlight on the North
Complaints in the north, a plan of action for Puerto Pollensa and What's On this weekend and next in the north of the island.
Lifestyle
Braving it out
Weekly columnist writes about the carefully crafted PR move, Valentine's Day fervor, wild dogs on the loose and the long goodbye by Harry and Meghan.
Lifestyle
Snow Sports: why the exercise we love isn’t the exercise we do
Skiing didn’t start out as a repetitive recreational sport. As with bicycles, skis were first invented as a practical tool for getting around more efficiently.
Lifestyle
Exotic delights!
Much of the exotic fruit in my house ends up in a glass.
Lifestyle
Gardening in Majorca
Here are some tips on how to start your herb garden, how to get rid of those snails and some fun ideas to make a hanging garden!
Comment
Spanish coffee break ban
Popping out of work for a quick coffee or a fag break could come at a price.
Sports
El Toro RC Girls Shock Shamrock RC
Rugby Report from 8 and 9 February 2020.
Comment
Carnival data
The town hall has forked out 27 grand for the kids’ parade this Sunday.