Heritage
ARCA heritage association propose new plan for Plaça Major galleries
“It would give value to the space, cover a historical need in the city and give life to a heritage element abandoned by Palma City Council."
Events
Council announces meeting of the brotherhoods
In addition to participating in the Sant Sebastià festivities they organise a brotherhood meal and other activities.
Entertainment
Majorca getting ready for Love Island 2020
The long running series has provided Majorca with great publicity as has The Mallorca Files, the second series of which is being filmed on the island now.
Traffic restrictions for Sant Sebastià
Be adivsed there will be restrictions to roads during these events.
Environment
First discovery in Majorca of black twig borer beetle
It is a species of ambrosia beetle that comes from Asia and which had not previously been detected anywhere in Spain.
Transport
ITV inspection delay continues in Majorca
A crash plan could be established within a week.
Brexit
ABTA updates Brexit travel advice
Brexit deal will provide continuity for 2020 travel arrangements.
Weather
Palma Sant Sebastià party at risk from the weather
Strong winds are forecast for Sunday; there is already an amber alert for coastal conditions.
Celebrities
Rafael Nadal's new Porto Cristo home
Nadal paid four million euros for the property by the coast.
Tourism
Magalluf faces the biggest shake up in its history
Negueruela made it clear last year when he took office that he would be taking drastic action to crackdown on and regulate anti-social tourism.
Fiestas
The fiesta for collecting Pollensa's pine tree
As well as the pine climb in Pollensa, there is one in Puerto Pollensa - Cristian Agu was the first to make it to the top.
Viewpoint
The future is lycra...
Love them or hate them, cyclists are very much the future of the local economy.
Nautical Notes
100 indicators to assess the state of the Balearic Sea
The Balearic Sea Report (Informe Mar Balear) initiative aims to assess the state of the Balearic marine habitats and species, what pressures they are subject to and how they evolve over time.
Viewpoint
The Crown
“The Crown has increased the popularity of the British crown...”
Jason Moore