Majorca
Superyachts, beach occupations and tragedy: the week in Majorca
Superyachts were not so super when it came to environmentalist outrage, beaches required order restoring, including the sale of their pebbles, and there was a tragic road accident.
Environment
Environmentalists wanting comprehensive plan for the coasts
Some of this is clearly in reference to recent events, such as the parasols and loungers placed on Cabrera and other beaches for "private" enjoyment.
Transport
Es Trenc minibus service being considered for other beaches
The government is wishing to change the model of transport in environmentally sensitive places.
Environment
Cabrera beach "occupation" could lead to 100,000 euros fine
Under the law for conservation of areas of environmental importance, there is provision for fines ranging from 6,000 to 100,000 euros.
Retailing
Summer sales gave retailers up to 5% growth
Although the summer campaign has finished, there will still be some shops with sales going on.
Weather
August was cooler than usual
Aemet is forecasting a generally drier and warmer three months to the end of November.
Emergencies
Son Serra accident the worst for nineteen years
There have now been 37 deaths because of road accidents in Majorca so far this year - twelve more than over the same period in 2015.
Environment
Majorca is suffering its worst drought for the past ten years
Water reserves are just 44 per cent at a time when the island is breaking all tourism records and demand for water is at an all-time high.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 29 August-4 September
Another big week of fiestas: Santa Ponsa's Rei en Jaume get under way; Santa Margalida has the famed La Beata procession on Sunday; Fornalutx stages (perhaps for the last time) its controversial bull-run; Vilafranca has its messy melon battle; and Palma its giant water fight. Danny Howard and Tinie Tempah in Magalluf. La Bohème in Andratx, Canyamel, Palma and Pollensa.
Nautical
Majorca taking superyachts away from Monaco and Croatia
"For the first time we are seeing superyachts anchored in the bay of Palma which used to head for Monaco and Croatia"
Crime
Minor arrested over 23 robberies
Eleven of the robberies were in Palma, five in Manacor and seven elsewhere on the island.
Emergencies
Son Espases surgeon lifts the lid on balcony-jumping craze
"It seems that it’s like an initiation rite for some tourists, whose parents came here when they were young."
Whether resident or tourist do you feel that Majorca is more "saturated" with tourists this summer than before?
Online polls
Bulletin readers against the "eradication" of low-star hotels
The vote against was 55%, with 41% in favour.
Crime
Interpol had warned there were "dangerous criminals" in Majorca
However, Interpol's information did not, it is said, extend to identifying the two criminals as belonging to the Kinahans.
Tourism
Public believe benefits of increased tourist numbers outweigh disadvantages
The survey conducted 680 interviews, 400 of them in Palma. Adán notes that the saturation sensation is felt more acutely in Palma.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 22-28 August
Celebrations for Saint Bartholomew dominate the fiestas' scene in Ses Salines, Soller, Valldemossa and elsewhere. Alcudia has its tourist day. The "final countdown" for summer drawing to a close finds Swedish rockers Europe in Palma and seasons ending - Martin Garrix concludes the BH summer in Magalluf and Stockhausen brings the curtain down on the Pollensa Festival.
Transport
Majorca's rail network will be fully electrified by 2018
Investment from Madrid could yet revive plans for lines to Arta from Manacor and to Alcudia from Sa Pobla.
Environment
Arta more affected by fires than other Majorcan municipalities
The second fire at Sa Canova in Arta claimed 23 hectares of forest and required additional air firefighting support to be brought in from Valencia.
Property
Price of luxury properties increasing by 50%
Despite Brexit and the volatility of the pound, the British market is still interested in stable and safe investments.