Cinema
British spy who retired to Majorca in new Hollywood film about his life
A new Hollywood blockbuster based on the life of the late Cold war British spy Greville Wynne, who retired to Majorca, is being produced starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
Health
Hospital waiting times are down in the Balearics
Patients wait an average of 93 days for surgery at a public hospital in Spain, and one in every eight people wait over six months, according to new data released yesterday by the Health Ministry.
Museum
New maritime museum is launched in Palma by Council
New maritime museum is established in Ses Voltes in Palma.
Politics
Jailed Catalan separatist leaders start hunger strike
Two jailed Catalan separatist leaders awaiting trial for their role in the region’s failed bid to secede from Spain said yesterday they were starting a hunger strike to protest over their treatment by Spanish courts.
What's On in Majorca: Tuesday 4 - Sunday 9 December
Villafranca hold their Santa Barbara fiestas, the Christmas market in El Pueblo Español will open on Wednesday, Calvia Village hold their Christmas market on Thursday and many more open over the weekend.
Mallorca seven games unbeaten after 0-2 win in Reus
Real Mallorca finally overcame a spirited Reus side to remain in the top six of Spain’s La Liga 2, after a 0-2 win in Catalunya on Saturday night.
Comment
Big election day
Andalusia weekend elections.
Jason Moore