Allegations
Coordinated efforts in light of child prostitution claims
The president voiced her total condemnation of "any act of sexual violence, especially in the case of minors".
Awards
Balearic island to receive European Region of Gastronomy title
The European Region of Gastronomy project promotes local products and cuisine in accordance with principles of sustainable development.
Child Welfare
Five employees of juvenile detention centres fired for child abuse
Certain types of behaviour in children should set off alarm bells of possible abuse.
Pensions
Balearic pension increase still lower than average
The average pension in the Balearic Islands is 921.67 euros a month.
Transport
Ryanair may close aiport bases in Spain
Ryanair currently has nine bases at 26 airports in Spain.
Events
40th Diada Ciclista (Cycling Day) in Palma next week
More than 10,000 people have registered for Palma Cycling Day this year.
Eviction
Umpire calls 'out' in Arta
Last May the property was occupied by three Germans who claimed that they took care of the house and the land.
Entertainment
Oscars controversy for Spanish actor
The Hollywood publications, Deadline and Vanity Fair are at the root of the saga.
Demolition
2nd phase of demolition signals end of Son Banya
It's likely to take around 5 days to demolish each of the nine blocks in the village.
Demolition
Demolition continues at El Molinar port
The improvement works are expected to be completed by next June.
Property
Mes call for protection of Capdepera emblem
Més for Capdepera, has already denounced the "danger" of an urbanisation claiming it would represent an “attack on the ecological and environmental landscape.”
Food for Thought
It's cold enough for comfort food
Dumplings must never be stodgy, so you should test a small doughball to make sure the texture is right.
Out and about
Sant Antoni - the winter warmer
Sant Antoni is considered by many to be the most popular Saint in Majorca.
Spanish Cup
Third round Cup draw - Zaragoza/Mallorca, U.D. Ibiza/Barcelona
I imagine the demand will far outweigh the availability of tickets and it’s got to be the biggest sporting fixture Ibiza’s ever seen.
Tennis
Rafa in good shape to equal Roger Federer’s 20-Slam record
Melbourne is the Slam that the 19-times champion has found the hardest to win.
Tennis
Federer, Nadal kick in A$250,00 for Australian bushfire relief
Smoke from bushfires blanketed Melbourne in a thick, gray haze today before a clearing rain-storm.
Viewpoint
Palma's great idea
The Mayor of Palma has come up with a novel idea and I hope it works.
Humphrey Carter