Palma
Crackdown sought on illegal street sellers
The growth in illegal trading has been observable in Palma’s main tourist areas,
Fairs and Fiestas
Solutions being sought to Easter procession wax problems
As Palma has the biggest of the processions, Palma has more than its fair share of the wax problem.
Crime
Palma robbery gang members arrested
Those detained are all aged between 16 and 20, are of different nationalities and have previous convictions for property crime.
Palma
Major cuts to traffic envisaged in remodelling of Palma's frontline
Contained in the proposals are schemes for pacifying traffic on the Paseo Marítimo, for creating more space for pedestrians and for opening the city up more to the sea.
Music
Win free tickets to see a wonderful concert in Palma
The American Spiritual Ensemble perform in Palma on 16 March at the auditorium.
Palma
Palacio convention centre will generate 20 million euros
The Palacio will generate 20 million euros revenue from some 20,000 visitors who will represent some 50,000 tourist stays.
Transport
Balearic airports to smash all records this summer
The volume that is being anticipated will, therefore, mean that all three airports will register new record levels of passenger movement.
Crime
Palma police: the scandal that just gets worse
The murkiness of this whole business just gets murkier by the day.
Fairs and Fiestas
Balearics Day fun in the sun
The market which had been set up along the Paseo Maritimo and up into the Paseo Mallorca proved to be exceptionally popular.
Palma
Terrace taxes in parts of Palma likely to increase
The town hall wishes to review and update the classification of all streets in Palma where there is an occupation of the “public way".
Fairs and Fiestas
Sun brings out the crowds for Balearics Day celebrations
The sun that shone this morning brought people out to the markets on the Paseo Sagrera and along the Avenida Antoni Maura.
Refugee crisis
March in support of refugees criticises European governments
In Spain, nothing should impede the accommodation of at least 20,000 refugees, to which the Balearic government, island councils and town hall can contribute.
Entertainment
Concert delights
The concert was called Bring me Sunshine and it certainly delivered: filling all in the Anglican Church on Friday evening with feelgood sunny smiles and warmth.
Palma
The new Palma convention centre is now finally finished
Adrover said that today (24 February) was another step in the process towards the handing-over of the Palacio and also to completion. “I am sure that there will be a happy end.”
Transport
Scotland winter flights
Ryanair has announced this afternoon that they will be flying twice a week from Edinburgh to Palma during the winter months (October to March).
Environment
Greater support demanded for soundproofing near the airport
Of 1,343 homes identified by the airports authority Aena under the plan for soundproofing, 779 have been given this.
Police
Palma police: "this is war"
Devastating letter from police chief attacks those on the "bandwagon against corruption".
Crime
Woman arrested for having a marijuana plantation
The National Police reported that they had discovered a marijuana plantation in the Palma neighbourhood of Vivero.
Economy
Palma has the fourth highest cost of living in Spain
It is rated as being 14.5% above the national average, with the most expensive city being Barcelona (30.2% above the average). In between come San Sebastian (27.9%) and Madrid (22.7%).