Heritage
Urgent restoration of Alaro Castle being demanded
The Council of Majorca will consider opening proceedings against the state for a breach of heritage legislation.
Weather
February was two degrees colder than normal
At certain weather stations, the average temperatures were the third lowest since records began.
Tourism
Twenty students to be police English translators this summer
The students will be based at seven different locations in Majorca.
Emergencies
Majorcan dies of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning in London hotel
Initial tests at the hotel showed a "high level of carbon monoxide".
Emergencies
Four Majorcan women killed in Miami road accident
The women were travelling in the Florida Keys when their vehicle was hit by a truck.
Society
Minute's silence for Majorcan women who died in Miami
There were minute's silences at the university and at the Bar Association.
Police
Eight arrests in latest drugs operation
The Son Banya shanty town was once more the target for police raids.
Cursach affair
Cursach investigating judge to be replaced
It has appeared as if Judge Penalva's impartiality has been compromised.
Transport
Big reduction in air navigation tax
The cut in the tax in 2019 is three times more than had originally been planned.
Hiking
Increased safety for dry-stone route between Lluc and Pollensa
Wooden barriers are being installed along a stretch between Son Amer (Lluc) and the Pont Romà (Roman Bridge in Pollensa).
Comment
Winter blues
The island has a long way to go before it becomes a 12-month holiday destination.
Jason Moore