Fairs and Fiestas
Pollensa pine climbs trickier than ever
Lard had been added to the soap, so the tree, stripped of its bark, was extra slippery.
Environment
Seawater quality is excellent in 86% of Balearic samples
The three points where quality was at its most deficient were Camp de Mar in Andratx, Cala Egos in Santanyi and Cala Pedrera, Es Castell in Minorca.
Weather
Temperatures on the rise in the Balearics after weekend cold front
Cloudy conditions are also lifting, and the forecast for Tuesday in the Balearics is for virtually cloudless skies.
Wine
Balearic wine drinkers spend more than other Spaniards
The average annual amount spent on wine in the Balearics is 153.8 euros per annum.
Politics
Armengol: follow our lead and form a left-wing coalition
Balearic president believes that new government in Madrid can be formed without the Partido Popular.
Online polls
Bulletin readers reject Palma name change
Three-quarters of you disagreed with the plan by Palma town hall.
Real Mallorca
Wanted: A striker and a new coach
Real Mallorca, after completely dominating the first half, had their pocket picked when they went down one-nil to Valladolid, who scored in the 89th minute.
Comment
Remembering
“I think the city council should get all-party support to demolish monument ...”
Jason Moore