Bylaws
Calvia fines for hire cars parked on streets
Fines of up 10,000 euros if vehicles are parked for more than 24 hours without being rented out.
Holiday rentals
Travel agencies proposing more restrictive rentals criteria
"There will be higher rents for residents and there could be property investment exclusively for tourists."
Environment
Tramuntana reservoirs are full up
The rain of the past days has meant a dramatic increase in reservoir capacity.
False claims
Guardia show links between Majorca false claims and UK firms
A court appearance in Palma is scheduled for early May.
Police
Three arrests for distributing food past its sell-by date
The company in Marratxi was supplying hotels, restaurants and schools. Some of the food was up to three years out of date.
Clubs
Arenal residents alarmed by German "rocker" club
United Tribuns have had well-publicised, violent confrontations with Hells Angels in Germany.
Police
Elite police drafted in for control at Easter Sunday mass
The King and Queen will be attending mass. Events in Catalonia have raised tension.
Tourism
Council of Majorca now has tourism promotion responsibilities
The Council of Majorca will be focusing on products for tackling seasonality and on seeking out new tourism markets.
Comment
Balearics and Catalonia
I have Catalan and Majorcan friends and their views differ a great deal.
Humphrey Carter