Law
Majorca gets ready for one of the biggest trials in history
The trial centres on the alleged diversion of 6.2 million euros of public money by Urdangarin and his former business partner, Diego Torres.
Palma
New city centre park for Palma
“We are talking about the recuperation of an emblematic part of the city and of a serious and well thought-out project.”
Tourism
Palma featuring strongly for New Year tourism
Findings have been welcomed by the local authorities which are striving to establish Palma as a city and short-break destination.
Fairs and Fiestas
Palma prepares for the Three Kings
The Three Kings will arrive by boat in the old port of Palma in front of La Lonja at 6pm on 5 January.
Crime
Prison for Christmas Day assailant
The accused denied the offence, but following questioning by the magistrate, he was placed in custody.
Crime
Palma murder suspect in jail on remand
The suspect just kept repeating that he could not remember anything because he had been drinking and had taken drugs.
Law
Almost 600 media personnel accredited for Princess trial
During the first days, the Princess’s defence will call for the so-called Botin doctrine to apply. This is one by which only the state can act as prosecutor.
Crime
Arrest made in suspected Palma murder
Autopsy results confirmed suspicions of repeated blows to the head and strangulation.
Crime
National Police open suspected homicide case in Palma
The police discovered the body of a 45-year-old women amongst the smoke and a mattress on fire.
Business
TUI puts Hotelbeds up for sale
The sale of its Palma-based online hotel booking business could fetch about one billion euros.
Palma
Businesses applaud Born terraces' result
14,723 people took part. Of these, 11,869 were in favour of the terraces.
Retail
Open-air shopping centre planned for heart of Palma
This initiative is aimed at taking on the large retailers and is projected to start in spring next year.
Society
Red Cross providing basic assistance in Palma centre this Christmas
The Cruz Roja (Red Cross) will be running its campaign "City Volunteers" from 21 December to 5 January.
Tourism
Palma takes off as city destination for Europeans
“Eighty-five per cent of existing housing stock - a total of 48 hotels - is of the highest category."
Transport
Palma bus strike is called off
Stoppages were due to have started on Monday and were then due to have escalated into an indefinite strike.
Tourism
The first and only Joan Miró hotel to open in Palma
To be called the Hotel Joan Miró Museum, it will open in February.
Health
Second rapid intervention health unit for Palma
With the addition of this unit, strain on medical staff at health centres is lifted.
Tourism
Proposals sought for Palma’s low-season tourism promotion
Anyone or any organisation meeting requirements set out by the Palma 365 Foundation can present up to a maximum of three proposals.
Tourism
Tourists just keep on coming
Most of Palma’s hotels were fully booked over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Military
UK to join European air chiefs at summit in Formentor
As a complement to the conference, an air show at Son Sant Joan in Palma is being planned.
- 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"