Fairs and Fiestas
Demons take to the streets of Palma
Palma was full of demonic activity last night for the fiery climax to the city's Sant Sebastià fiestas.
Charity
Cars galore on the Paseo Maritimo: The first big car show of 2016
As part of the Sant Sebastià celebrations the major car clubs on the island are all attending what is going to be a “Car Fest”.
Palma
Action plan for reducing Palma's noise levels
In certain streets of the city the noise levels are above a range of between 50 and 75 decibels, which constitute the established limits.
Fairs and Fiestas
Bonfires keep Palma's partygoers warm
There were also numerous bonfires with 284 barbecues (torradas).
Palma
Palma prepares to get on its bike
Bike riders will take a six-kilometre route from the town hall to take in the Parc de la Mar and arriving at the sports centre at Son Moix.
Online polls
Bulletin readers reject Palma name change
Three-quarters of you disagreed with the plan by Palma town hall.
Nóos trial
Government wants royal scandal cash back
The Balearic government is looking to recover the almost 2.9 million euros of public funds related to the current Nóos trial.
Tourism
Britain’s finest sailing for Palma
Cunard and P&O are going to be operating their flagship cruise liners in the Western Mediterranean this summer and Palma is going to be featuring on their itineries.
Palma
Plan for regeneration of Ponent district of Palma is approved
Mayor José Hila insists that the district requires a comprehensive strategy to combat degradation that has occurred in recent years.
Nóos trial
Princess Cristina comes to court
Princess Cristina has appeared in court this morning on charges of tax fraud.
Nóos trial
Princess Cristina stands trial on tax fraud charges in Palma
Cristina sat motionless in the courtroom, fronted by a framed photo of King Felipe while the accusations were read out.
Transport
False terrorist threat causes plane to land at Palma
The plane was travelling from Athens to Madrid when the pilot requested activation of the anti-terrorist protocol.
Law
Princess lawyer says she is calm about trial
Roca said that he had advised the princess to approach the trial with composure and calmness and to have confidence in the application of law.
Palma
Palma’s mayor has had over 130 appointments with members of the public
In all, therefore, he held 258 meetings which were originally planned only for Tuesday mornings but had to also be scheduled for Thursdays because of demand.
Law
Princess Cristina will sit next to the press in Nóos trial
The court will be considering allegations of a plot to divert public funds through companies created by the princess’s husband and his business partner.
Fairs and Fiestas
Kings' parade lights up Palma
Thousands have turned up in Palma for the parade of the Three Kings.
Crime
Arrests break up Palma drugs gang
The operation was kept open, with the gang seemingly looking to widen the radius of its distribution.
Transport
Passengers subdue man who tries to open door on flight from Palma to Ibiza
The group of passengers reacted extremely quickly and that, according to the Guardia Civil, proved crucial.
Fairs and Fiestas
Crowds of children greet Palma's royal pages
The pages for the Three Kings arrived at the town hall square in Palma at midday today.
Palma town hall wants to drop "de Mallorca" from the city's official name. Should it?
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"