Majorca
Saturation and assassination: the week in Majorca
Politicians were having us believe you can't move for tourists in Majorca, while they were also lining up action against car rental. Magalluf wasn't getting any better. And there was a shocking murder in Costa de la Calma.
Environment
The disgrace of Albufera
In terms of wider environmental considerations in Albufera, the massive spill of faecal water simply highlights the mismanagement that has been allowed to persist over years.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 22-28 August
Celebrations for Saint Bartholomew dominate the fiestas' scene in Ses Salines, Soller, Valldemossa and elsewhere. Alcudia has its tourist day. The "final countdown" for summer drawing to a close finds Swedish rockers Europe in Palma and seasons ending - Martin Garrix concludes the BH summer in Magalluf and Stockhausen brings the curtain down on the Pollensa Festival.
Football
Atlétic Balears start their season with a win
Atlétic Balears, who are in the third tier of Spanish football, started their season yesterday with a 1-0 away win at Atlético Levante in Valencia.
