Awards
Majorcan photographer snaps up top prize
Majorcan photographer, Enrique Medrano named Best Wedding Photographer in the World.
Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
It’s warmed up a little bit in the Balearic Islands but strong winds are making it feel much cooler.
Transport
Car-rental electric vehicle requirements are "impossible"
Car-rental firms are obliged to have a percentage of electric vehicles, but there is a lack of charging points.
Fake flowers banned in Deya cemetery
Mourners have been banned from putting plastic or cloth flowers on graves in Deya cemetery.
Property
Palma apartment scam
The owner sent a WhatsApp asking for a deposit to reserve the property.
Services
Gorg Blau valves working correctly
The bottom valves of Gorg Blau reservoir are in good condition.
Politics
Spain's PM meets Catalan separatist leader, sets out roadmap for talks
The plan seeks to address Catalonia's divisive push for independence and improve relations with the region that tried to break away from Spain in 2017.
Courts
Eighteen months for setting fire to rubbish containers
The woman is the second person to be convicted for setting fire to rubbish containers in Palma.
Environment
Waste incineration target being missed by 100,000 tonnes
The plan had been to close two incinerators, but this is not possible because of the low level of recycling.
Health
Government activates protocol for possible coronavirus case
The patient at Son Espases is in an isolation area.
Viewpoint
Whither culture?
The impression was that the government had either forgotten about culture or had decided to downgrade its importance.
Frank Talking
You wear it well
I have this theory that it’s not that people dress badly per-se - but on occasions they dress at complete odds with what used to be regarded as right-and-proper.
What's on
What's on and films to see in English on Friday / Saturday
2 new films in English today: Birds of Prey and Bombshell. Joker and Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood return to Palma and Judy; The Biggest Little Farm; Dolittle; 1917; Jojo Rabbit and Little Women are still showing but times have changed.
Nautical Notes
Bridge the gap
Just to round off this large dose of girl power, it’s worth noting that Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai is Celebrity Edge’s godmother.
Save the Med Foundation
The secret life of most mysterious dolphin in the Mediterranean Sea
When at sea, do NOT actively approach or chase marine animals!
Copa del Rey football
Format change restores drama to Spanish Cup
The new format has also restored many fans' faith in Spain's oldest competition, returning it to the lofty status it used to enjoy.
Comment
Booze ban
“The booze ban which has been introduced should not be limited to three resorts”.
Jason Moore