Palma eateries braced for a tough year ahead
Apart from concerns of an economic slowdown, rules and regulations introduced by the left wing coalition council are not helping.
Half of Majorca’s speeding fines are issued in Calvia
Drivers are still being caught for speeding.
Spain brings fresh impetus to climate fight after lost decade
Climate change is a concern for all of Spain.
Access to Palma housing getting tougher
Access to housing at an affordable price in the Balearics will continue to be one of the major issues this year.
What's on in Majorca: 21-27 January
The hectic January fiesta period concludes on Monday with the Palma correfoc for Sant Sebastiá. Otherwise, the Balearic Symphony Orchestra season at the auditorium resumes, the best Queen tribute band are in Palma, and the spectacular show featuring the martial arts Buddhist monks from the Shaolin temple is also at the auditorium.
Special emergency unit to be set up after killer floods
Balearic government’s report includes a recommendation that the Balearics has a rescue helicopter which can operate after dark.
Fire destroys abandoned house in Can Pastilla
No injuries at a fire in Can Pastilla.
Doubts over social security reductions for the low season
It is not clear if the Spanish government will continue to apply a 50% reduction in social security contributions for fijo discontinuo employees who actually work in the low season.
New emergency water pipe for Inca
A new 4.5 kilometre pipeline is being laid in order to guarantee the water supply in Inca in the event of a major cut in the normal service.
Majorca is a UK recommended destination this winter
More people are seeking a winter sun getaway.