Tourism
A "spectacular season" for the hoteliers
It was hotel occupancy in the lower months of the summer season which really made a difference this year.
Religion
The Balearics honour the dead
The fine weather drew thousands more than usual to cemeteries across Majorca.
Tourist tax
Ecotax commission has to choose from over 220 proposals for funding
Over one hundred of the proposals are for projects for water.
Majorca
Time, tourist tax and holiday prices: the week in Majorca
The Balearics didn't want to turn the clocks back, there were different estimates of tourist losses because of the tourist tax, the price of holidays was increasing, and there was good news about unemployment, though it was questionable how good that news really was.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 31 October-6 November
The third of Inca's fairs takes place this weekend. Art in the streets as well as an art market which combines design and craft. Also gastronomy and a good deal of music and dance. Marratxi's autumn fair is on Sunday, and Puigpunyent has a craft beer show on the same day. At Palma Arena there is the annual weddings fair, Nupcial, from Friday to Sunday. The Evolution! Mallorca International Film Festival starts on Thursday. And it's Bonfire Night on Saturday.
Transport
Winter flight seat availability to rise by 5%
More seats on planes available this winter; just over seven per cent of them for the UK.
Environment
Majorca pollution above recommended levels
The Balearic government is said to be failing to abide by law in not developing plans to improve air quality.
Energy
Fault with mainland cable responsible for power cut
Almost 57,000 properties were affected during yesterday's power cut.
Majorca
What's in Majorca: 24-30 October
Inca's second fair this coming weekend, Porreres has its fair with a focus on local produce, Port Adriano has another street food festival, and in Paguera there's a weekend of artisan craft. In Can Picafort, demons will be on the prowl on Friday night as part of the Saladina Art Fest.It has been confirmed that the Oktoberfest in Palma can continue; the health and safety issues have been resolved. This Thursday, there will be a special artist appearing, and the event will now continue until 31 October, when there will be a Halloween special.
Crime
Lawyers for girl attacked in playground claim it was attempted murder
Legal action is being considered against the education minister, the school and the pupils involved in the assault.
Tourism
Environmentalists demanding tourist quotas
Environmentalists GOB believe that the regional government is incapable of acting decisively in dealing with the negative effects of mass tourism.
Tourism
UK tour operators warning Spanish hoteliers not to be greedy
"The short term fast buck doesn’t last forever and Majorca should have more foresight by now."
Health
Breast cancer fight a priority for the health ministry
Patricia Gómez said that breast cancer is a priority issue for the health ministry.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 17-23 October
A big week for fairs. The first of the four Inca fairs is this weekend. As usual it has an enormous array of different elements - ecology/sustainability; a wine night; gastronomy; music and more. Elsewhere, there are fairs in Campos, Consell (demons on Saturday night), Felanitx and Santanyi. On a musical note, the Balearic Symphony Orchestra starts its new season on Thursday. Palma's Oktoberfest begins, also on Thursday, and Tapalma 2016 gets under way on Wednesday.
Majorca
People, planes and poverty: the week in Majorca
Significant population growth - resident and tourist - was being forecast. The "saturation" arguments were now including seaplanes. It was time for winter tourism talk. And the poor were very much still with us.
Society
Action demanded on Balearic poverty and unemployment
There is too much dependence on the tourism sector, which doesn't create quality employment.
Environment
Urgent measures needed to combat Albufera water deterioration
One of the reasons for the deterioration is contamination from agricultural activity.
Law
Travel industry uniting in fighting fraudulent holiday illness claims
More than 200 claims have been made against one hotel alone.
Drought
Reservoirs topped up by rain but levels remain low
There has been rain but it hasn't been falling in great abundance in the area of the reservoirs.
Fairs and fiestas
Sant Joan botifarró fair not taking place
It is a fair for which there is great anticipation, as the botifarró sausage is the principal attraction and features in a giant barbecue.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Sunloungers set ablaze in Alcudia
- Spanish pensioners stuck at Palma Airport for fourteen hours
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights