What's On
Where to go and what to see
Cruise ships in port, markets to visit and films to see in English.
Demonstration
1,500 people call for independence referendum for the Balearics
The demonstration was peaceful and there were no incidents.
Transport
No to airport expansion
During the Summer months the dual-runway airport handles as many movements as London–Gatwick.
What's On
What's on in Majorca on Thursday / Friday
New Year's concert in Manacor and the Strauss Festival Orchestra in Palma.
Environment
Pigeon invasion in the heart of Alcúdia's historic quarter
The pigeons “are not a serious problem for the rest of the old town because they are only nesting in one particular street.”
Emergencies
Family of 8 rescued from a fire in Palma
“My little brother saved us from the fire, we were all sleeping.”
Frank Confidential
A pensioner bus pass, visiting my local co-op and a beautiful cathedral
With this one of my girlfriends walked past and I exclaimed boldly - “He’s just nicked a bottle of Chardonnay.”
Tennis
Nadal set to kick-off new tennis summer
Britain's Andy Murray and Japan's Kei Nishikori are other notable absentees due to injury.
Comment
Breakaway
“1,500 people march through Palma calling for independence...”
Jason Moore