Palacio de Congresos anticipating its best year yet
Palma's Palacio de Congresos is attracting ever larger conference and exhibition events.
Missing Persons
British man's body found
Missing British man's body found in waters of Formentera.
Police
Arrests for trying to force a man to steal phones
The man was held against his will but escaped by jumping from a balcony.
Emergencies
Electrical fault believed to have caused Vilafranca fire
The fire would seem to have started in plugs in the kitchen.
Weather
Second body recovered in the sea of Ibiza
Emergency Services 112 confirm that the remains were found in Aigües Blanques in the Santa Eulària district
Fiestas
Fire-eaters, demons and dragons stalk Palma streets
Palma City Council spent 22,000 euros on the Correfoc.
Traffic
Woman commits suicide jumping off a bridge on Llucmajor's motorway
Traffic is backed up for quite a distance.
Health
Spain to repatriate Spanish nationals from the "epicentre of coronavirus"
"We will continue to update on any advances."
Child welfare
Worker at Council children's centre accused of sexual abuse
Fellow workers have passed information to the prosecution service.
Health
Public Health orders the withdrawal of a chocolate pudding
The Public Health Department says the label does not show that the product contains milk.
Tourism
Government loses out on Tourism Fines
Balearic Government raised 1,036,456 million euros in tourism fines in 2019
Health
Intern doctors get cash injection
IB-Salut has hired around 900 intern doctors who will also be able to claim payment.
Celebritites
9 dead in Kobe Bryant crash
Clippers coach, Doc Rivers was inconsolable and couldn't hold the back tears.
Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
Mainly sunny with a light breeze.
Emergencies
Prime minister in row over use of the Guardia Civil helicopter
It has been claimed that the helicopter was diverted from being used in the search for the person missing in Majorca since Monday.
Celebrities
Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash
The crash was in Calabasas, California.
Football
Mallorca's lousy away form continues
Real Sociedad 3 - Real Mallorca 0.
Emergencies
Four pedestrians injured following Palma collision
The van driver ran off but was located shortly afterwards and found to be over the limit.
Entertainment
“Every day has that wow factor filming in Majorca...”
Interview with Elen Rhys, who plays Detective Miranda Blake in the ten-part drama, The Mallorca Files.
Majorca
The week of the storm in Majorca
Storm Gloria battered Majorca; the tourism excesses decree was "well received"; government communication was less than adequate; and there were to be no resignations.
Cinema
Almodóvar's Pain and Glory takes the honours at the Goyas
No awards for Majorca this time, but Palma is interested in staging the Goyas.
Science
Tracing the source of the 1820 plague
Almost 60% of the population of Son Servera died of the plague in 1820.
Finance
Balearics providing 370 million euros for other regions
The Balearics are a net contributor to the financing system, exceeded only by Madrid in the amount.
Emergencies
Body is found in Cala Sant Vicent, Ibiza
Two people went missing in Ibiza on Tuesday.
Emergencies
Child dies in Majorca blaze
The five-year-old died after becoming overcome by smoke when a fire broke out at the family home.
Police
Higher allowances demanded for summer police
The costs of living make the Balearics an unattractive destination for officers from the security forces.
Transport
Increase in freight rates already cost Balearic carriers 8 million
Trucks make around 500,000 trips a year between ports in the Balearic Islands.
Environment
Santanyi suffers
The storm damage is not confined to the coastline.
Transport
No changes to Formentor traffic restrictions
Pollensa town hall and the Council of Majorca had wanted an extension to the restrictions.
Events
Palma's 40th Cycling Day to go ahead tomorrow
The event postponed from last Monday will take place tomorrow.
Lost property
Lack of staff leads to the closure of Palma lost property office
"The office is attended by agents of a certain age and after some retirements it is impossible to cover every day."
Event
The big finale of Sant Sebastià
Spectators are advised to wear cotton clothes, trousers and long sleeves.
Weather
Weekend weather outlook
The skies will clear in the afternoon, just in time for the Correfoc in Palma.
Weather
Dolphins left stranded by Storm Gloria
Animals whose health is compromised by various causes are more at the mercy of the waves.
Education
An American student teaching in Bendinat
Allegra Berger from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is spending January teaching in Majorca.
Child welfare
Government rejects calls for sexual exploitation cases' resignations
There will be no "shunning of responsibility" in respect of cases of sexual exploitation of minors.
Tennis
Brave ball girl reveals Nadal's act of kindness
He gave her an autographed hat with a personal message cementing their friendship.
Planning
Manifesto "to rescue" Palma's Plaça Major
Fifty-three organisations have combined in making demands regarding the Plaça Major and the area beneath the square.
Infrastructure
Work started on Palma water system improvements
The work, it is said, will prevent 90% of the current spills of contaminated water.
Police
Police using drones in search for missing Majorcan
Storm Gloria has now left at least 12 people dead and numerous missing including three in the Balearics, one of which is British.
Television
Watch the next episode of The Mallorca Files
This week's Sunday's Interview is with both stars of The Mallorca Files.
Entertainment
New film coming in English
Reviewers are giving an average of 4 out of 5 for this new Mark Ruffalo film.
Tourism
Town hall hopes to reduce Palma centre tourist "saturation" 40%
An app that was trialled last summer apparently reduced "saturation" by eleven per cent.
Event
Fancy a Cycling-Ride with Armstrong?
'The Move Mallorca 2020’ - a new project offering cycling tours of the island.
Missing Persons
Teenage girl missing in Palma
Nerea has not been seen since September of last year.
Event
Majorca prepares to celebrate the Chinese New Year
The President of the Chinese Association of the Balearic Islands, ACHINIB says this year’s cultural festival will be held on Sunday February 2 at Plaça de Pere Garau, between 10.00 and 20.00.
Weather
"Furniture floated in the water like a ball"
Residents clean up after Storm Gloria.
Tourism
Law of Excesses will affect thousands of establishments
The new excess law that aims to stamp out excessive drinking in Playa de Palma, s’Arenal, Magalluf and in Sant Antoni de Portmany in Ibiza.
Child Welfare
A new shelter for minors who are victims of sexual exploitation
The IMAS President Javier de Juan, said it was essential that the centre to be outside Palma.
Weather
Cargo planes delivered food to the Balearic Islands during Storm Gloria
One was a huge Boeing 747-400 that flew from Barcelona to Palma.
Weather
Spanish Prime Minister visits storm disaster zone
"We are not going to spare any resource," he promised.
Courts
Court confirms demolition of Colonia Sant Pere "Camping"
The Council of Majorca ordered the demolition of the San Pedro Camping in 2006.
Crime
Update on the alleged rape of a young German girl
The suspect says the sex was consensual.
Tourism
Campaign launched to attract Spanish tourists to the Balearic Islands
Tourism is key for the Balearic Islands.
Court
Man could get a year in prison for granddaughter's death in Manacor
Incident occured on August 10, 2018.
Fiestas
Palma City Council will pay 75% of the suspended concerts for Sant Sebastià
Once the sound equipment is installed and the stage is set up, Palma City Council has to pay up, whether the concert is suspended at the last minute or several hours before.
Police
Palma fruit store owner arrested for exploiting workers
Victims were scared they'd lose their jobs.
Police
German man detained in Andratx under a European Arrest Warrant
The man is wanted for alleged violent behaviour offences on a flight in 2017.
Weather
Three missing in Balearics, eight dead on mainland after Storm Gloria
Breaking news: The search continues for the missing people in Majorca and Ibiza and leaves 8 dead on the mainland.
Environment
Fly tipping returns to Banyalbufar
The dumping of household junk is an all too familiar occurrence.
Population
Germans residents living on the Balearic Islands cuts down by half in the last 10 years
17.8% of the total population in the Balearic Islands is foreign.
Employment
Spain announces 5.5% hike in minimum wage as 'tool' against inequality
More than 2 million people will be affected.
Weather
Majorca counts the cost of Storm Gloria
Clean up operation begins as millions of euros worth of damage from Storm Gloria has been done to equipment, public infrastructure and private homes.
Trial
A British Secret Agent sets up a trap in Santa Ponsa to sell guns to the IRA
All three men deny the charges against them.
Crime
Video footage being investigated
The footage was reportedly found in a WhatsApp message.
Fiestas
Changes needed for the Sant Sebastià fiestas
More money asked for Palma's fiestas.
Tourism
Spain's tourism minister promising more spending on tourism
Reyes Maroto described the Balearics tourism of excesses decree as "very courageous".
Weather
Three people are missing in the Balearics
Searches continue for the missing people, including one Briton.
Construction
Urgent measures wanted to reduce Palma building licence delays
The planning department at the town hall grinds to a halt at certain times of the year.
Fiestas
Town hall will pay 75% of the Sant Sebastià party cost
The town hall insists that all decisions regarding the concerts were "correct".
Crime
Could go to prison for three years for stealing in a supermarket
Will go on trial shortly in Palma.
Infrastructure
Palma demanding Costas' payment for Cala Gamba wall
The promenade wall in Cala Gamba is the Costas Authority's responsibility.
Retail
Supermarket supplies getting back to normal
Ships from the mainland started operating again on Tuesday afternoon.
Tourism
Limit to cruise ships in Palma's port on the agenda
The Balearic Government now looking at the cruise ship industry.
Charities
Armengol to visit Vicente Ferrer Foundation in India
The Balearic government provides funds for the foundation's work.
Weather
Storm Gloria moves away from the Balearics
Rain could hit still this evening but not as bad as the last few days.
Tennis
Rafa Nadal makes Australia smile
Majorcan number one tennis star jokes about his wedding last year. Watch the video!
Weather
Young British man gone missing in Ibiza
Feared the missing man may haven fallen into the sea.
Weather
Storm Gloria leaves a trail of destruction
Majorca is still under yellow alert today.
Crime
Alleged rape of a young German girl
The two boys were released with charges after giving a statements to police.
Tourism
Tourism decree has been "very well received" overseas
Francina Armengol: "Society wants a tourism of quality that is respectful."
Services
Hairdressers' guild denouncing low-cost salons
Traditional hairdressers and barbers say low-cost salons are unfair competition.
Weather
Pollensa feels the force of Gloria
Yachts washed up on the beach in Puerto Pollensa.
Courts
Palma solicitor may get 3 years for misapropriation
The Public Prosecutor's Office and the victim's attorneys classify these acts as a misappropriation crime and are asking that the defendant be jailed for three years
Weather
Supermarkets running short of products because of Storm Gloria
One benefit of Storm Gloria is the capacity of the reservoirs.
Football
Poor Mallorca knocked out of the cup
Copa del Rey: Real Zaragoza 3 - Real Mallorca 1.
Emergencies
Sea front homes evacuated in Cala Marçal as storm hits
Storm Gloria hits eastern Majorca. Watch the video!
What's On
New film release in English on Friday
The film stars Robert Downey Jr. as the title character, alongside Antonio Banderas and Michael Sheen in live-action roles.
Events
Storm Gloria kept thousands at home for Sant Sebastia
A total of 138 Police were deployed to the streets of Palma to guarantee the safety.
Environment
Genovesa underwater cave encased in 10m of sewage
"We don't know how it can be removed, it’s very difficult to clean the area without damaging the cave.”
Events
Tourism phobia and the challenge of sustainability
There is concern about how the summer 2020 season in Majorca will evolve.
Weather
Storm Gloria keeps Spain on alert
The forecast for today is for more of the same and weather alerts have been issued in 27 provinces nationwide for heavy rain and snow, strong winds and high seas.
Tourism
Council continues to decrease cruise passenger saturation
"Their arrival in the old town will be staggered and other areas of Palma that are not so touristy will benefit.”
Employment
Nearly 2,600 people sit exam for 82 vacancies
86 tests started simultaneously in 29 Spanish cities with a total of 166,350 applicants vying for Post Office jobs in Spain.
Weather
Storm Gloria continues to hit Majorca
An orange weather warning will remain in place for the Balearic Islands today and tomorrow.
Child welfare
Increase in cases of child sexual abuse in the Balearics
There was a threefold increase in the number of cases of "sexual aggression" involving minors in 2018.
Urban planning
Terraferida calling for suspension of building licences in Deya
Deya has 1,138 tourist accommodation places; the resident population is only 617.
Traffic
Road closure and advice
Many roads are now flooded and you are advised to drive with extreme caution and if possible not to drive on the mountain roads at all.
Weather
Record wave crashes in to Sa Dragonera
A number of torrentes in Majorca burst their banks, including, Canyamel, Pina, Sencelles and Sant Llorenç.
Emergencies
Palma council criticised for lack of road safety warnings
The driver reportedly lost control of the car because of excess water on the road.
Transport
Price of fuel has risen 35% over the past ten years
A litre of petrol in the Balearics now costs 35 cents more than it did in 2009.
Fiesta
Sant Sebastia celebrations dampened by Storm Gloria
The crowd cheered as the flames took hold, the heat warmed them up and the sausages started cooking.
Fiestas
The dragon signals the start of the Palma party
The Drac de Na Coca lit the bonfire for the Palma party.
Participate
Do you think the government is right to introduce booze quota in Magalluf hotels?
Lifestyle
What's on and films to see in English on Monday
There 6 films playing in English in various locations.
News
Good Morning from Majorca
Mainly sunny with a light breeze.
Sports
Top seed Nadal rides out Kyrgios challenge to reach quarter-finals
The top seed gritted his teeth and went again in the tiebreak.
Sports
Talking points from the weekend in La Liga
While Leganes’s trip to Atletico was not a classic, fans were treated to a bizarre final five minutes.
Sports
Mallorca lose 3-0 to classy Sociedad
For the first 45 minutes Mallorca looked capable of keeping the slick passing Sociedad side at bay but all that was to change after half time.
Lifestyle
I need my sleep!
Sleep and lack of it comes up regularly when talking with parents, not just as babies and toddlers but even later when the ‘shoulds’ of teenage years kick in.
Lifestyle
Spanish dishes for frosty winter days
This is the time of year when Spanish traditional dishes called platos de cuchara (dishes eaten with a spoon) are invariably on domestic menus — and on the blackboards of many restaurants.
Lifestyle
Where is Wuhan, What is Cornavirus, Should I be Concerned?
The World Health Organisation and other scientific bodies continue to monitor both the lethality and transmissibility of the virus.
Lifestyle
Up-cycling Christmas
So all in all, if your tree is still up (like mine is) don’t fret about the hollow curse of tradition.
Comment
Three cheers...
For the National Police operation against the United Tribuns.
Comment
Balls is back
There is much more to the former Labour shadow cabinet member than meets the eye.