Motoring
Hefty fines for delays in MOT appointments
The Council also expects a reduction in the time needed for an inspection.
Tourism
Palma mayor accepts that town hall cannot regulate cruise ships
The State Ports president said that everything depended on the willingness of cruise operators to self-regulate.
What's On
What's on in Majorca on Saturday /Sunday
Artisan fair in Lluc, Fishy goings on in Cala Ratjada and classical music in Alaro.
What's On
Where to go and What to see
Cruise ships in port, markets to visit and a host of films in English to see this weekend.
Events
Deya’s Arts Festival today and tomorrow
Art exhibitions, fashion show and herding cats in Deya.
Tourism
Eight million euros Thomas Cook aid for the Balearics
Direct grants of eight million euros and fifteen million euros, respectively, for the Balearics and the Canaries.
Exhumation
Spain to shut mausoleum ahead of dictator Franco's exhumation
Operational details will only be released to family members and the media 48 hours before the disinterment.
Tourism
Thomas Cook failure spurs UK to act on airlifting tourists home
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office said the new legislation will be included in the government's Queen's speech on Monday.
Politics
Catalan separatist leaders to get up to 15 years in jail - judicial source
The verdict is expected to be made public next week.
Politics
Budget to have 14% lower property sales tax revenue
The total budget will be almost 6,000 million, which will represent an enormous increase.
Events
Marchers call for "unity of Spain"
There was a moment of tension when some of the organisers formed a chain and blocked access to the street.
Yachts
Savannah eco megayacht in Puerto Portals
Savannah is one of the world's first eco-friendly yachts.
What's On
What's on in Majorca on Sunday / Monday
Cala Ratjada's dolphinfish gastronomy event; art in Deya; Llucmajor's final fair; the Palma Marathon.
Did You Know
Words and more...
It was the biggest surprise of the year and to make it last as long as possible I’ll use it only for showering — I’ll wash my hands with a glycerine soap from Mercadona.
Restaurant Review
Superb gyosas and stir-fried noodles
Daikiya, Carrer de Jaume Balmes 63, Palma (next to Plaza Alexander Fleming).
Nautical Notes
Marine Forum: 1 day of talks - 364 days of action
MPAs are a critical tool that is delivering good results in the Balearic Islands but with lots of margin for improvement.
Comment
Spain on red alert
On Monday, all hell could break out on the streets of Barcelona and Catalonia.
Humphrey Carter