Energy
Solar power pays, but not everywhere
In five of the six municipalities, the bonus represents an IBI reduction of 50% during the first three years but they have to ask their town hall to pay it.
Health
Innovative procedure at Manacor Hospital
Precise and minimally invasive treatment can be applied in highly complex lesions, constituting an effective and safe alternative to conventional surgical treatment.
Awards
British Empire Medal for founder of Cancer Support Group Mallorca
President of the Cancer Support Group in Majorca, Christine Hyer, is among nine UK nationals in Spain named in the New Year Honours List.
Tourism
Council of Majorca tourism promotion plan expected in the new year
There have been seventy promotional initiatives aimed at both the main and established tourist markets as well as emerging markets.
What's On
What's on in Majorca on Saturday / Sunday
Christmas concerts in Palma, Campanet and Puerto Pollensa and the Festival of the Standard at Sencelles and Sineu.
Weather
Good morning from Majorca
A risk of high winds in some areas but otherwise a lovely, sunny day.
Immigrants
Illegal immigrants at liberty for now due to lack of space
The national government delegation says that it expects spaces at the detention centres to be available in the next few days.
Will Spain get it done?
Spain could have a government by Three Kings, or face another election.
La Liga Football
V.A.R. ruling spoilt a great year for Real Mallorca
Let’s get back to human error and let’s get back to discussing the referee’s dubious parentage over a few beers after the game!
Frank Talking
Twixt Christmas and New Year!
Some people had stayed up all night to be at the front of the queue on Boxing Day morning.
Frank Leavers