Man arrested in Andratx
Fire investigators who were deployed to the house have confirmed that there’s evidence that the fire was caused by petrol.
Mega-yachts returning to Palma
The 86 metre long ‘Pacific’ and the 80 metre long ‘Yasmine of the Sea’ are also in Palma.
Spain posts record monthly jobless drop in May
The Balearic Islands, reported the largest fall in unemployment.
May unemployment down eight per cent from April
Not so encouraging when compared with May 2019.
Stormy start to summer with 2,500 bolts of lightning
See the videos of the storm in Mallorca.
Palma Airport's Director talks about the future
"People are looking forward to coming here, there is demand for Mallorca.."
Tourism showing "a faster recovery capacity" than other sectors
Tourism season predicted to be "relatively good".
Twenty years for Colonia Sant Jordi murderer
Veronika Hoffmann was stabbed to death in September 2019.
Police will prevent beach access at Sant Joan
People normally gather in great number on the beaches on the Eve of Sant Joan.
European investment in "renewable islands"
230 million euros of European recovery funds for "renewable islands" projects.
Thousands of BBVA employees hold one-day strike to protest layoff plans
BBVA said in April it was planning to cut 3,800 jobs to adapt to a client shift towards online banking.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday
Twenty-four new positive cases in Mallorca.
UK's Johnson says need to wait for data on June reopening
"It is still unclear how protected the population would be against a new surge of COVID-19 cases"
Viewpoint: Tourists are people
"They remember that tourists are not raw material but people.."
Confidential: Graffiti: isn't it about time something was done about it? Plus - Mask-less tourists!
Frank Leavers' views on the problem-solving skills of the police and preening local politicians.
The Blog: The well-being economy
Do you believe that the tourism industry offers a contribution beyond the conventional economic numbers? What do you think?
A photographic exhibition of Palma in the 1950's & 60's opens today
"The Casa Planas archive links culture with recent history and the economy.."
Food for thought: Pan Bagna - Ideal for light effortless lunches during the hot summer months
Is the British sandwich under threat from foreign invaders? Our Bulletin's food expert on the tasty Pan Bagna.
Notes from the classroom: All Kinds of Beautiful Minds - Learning Difficulties Awareness is key
Why do some children underperform in school? What can be done about it?
Mallorca Weather Forecast for June 3
Whatever you're off to work or meeting friends for lunch, check the weather before you leave home, by clicking here.
The Academy International School news
Our youngest students at The Academy International School explored ICT and the use of iPads last week.
Barcelona buy back Emerson in third new signing in three days
Emerson played more minutes than any Betis player last season as the Seville side finished sixth in La Liga to qualify for the Europa League.
Seven Scotland players not travelling for friendly after COVID positive test
Scotland not willing to take any unnecessary risks ahead of the European Championship which begins on June 11.
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