Politics
Spanish prime minister calls snap general election
Poll called for 28 April after budget defeat.
Crime
Five years demanded for drink driving death
Fifteen-year-old Paula Fornés was killed by a drunk driver in June 2018.
Town halls
Calvia budget approval expected this month
PSOE's minority administration has caused problems with budget-setting.
Bylaws
Scooters without licences will be removed by Palma police
There are two companies operating electric scooters without authorisation.
Environment
Diesel vehicle sales down 25%
A complaint about Balearic legislation banning diesel vehicles has been lodged with the European Union
Tourism
Spain and the Balearics are readjusting prices
Abta say that holiday bookings in the UK are "holding up pretty well".
Tourism
Palma summit considers booze tourism
Scrapping happy hours, increasing the price of alcohol, restricting hours for the sale of alcohol; some of the ideas.
Travel
Son Sant Joan registered highest passenger increase in January
The 19% increase in Palma created a record number of passengers for a January.
Property
Three per cent drop in home sales
The 15,427 transactions last year were still high, despite the decrease.
Transport
New bus service for Alcudia Bay resorts
A new service from Inca to Can Picafort via Puerto Alcudia and Playa de Muro will run from 5.30am.
Cinema
Palma pressing to host Spain's film awards
Palma missed out on hosting the Goyas this year, but there is confidence about 2020.
Transport
Tourism industry worries about airlines
Thomas Cook and the collapse of Germania are causing anxiety.
Crime
Property swindle bank accounts are frozen
Thirty-eight properties are also under a Guardia Civil order.
Health
"Majorca is keeping me fit, healthy and alive..."
Interview with Ottilie Quince, captain of the Great Britain Transplant cycling team, who is now based in Puerto Pollensa.
Tourist tax
Loss of tourist tax revenue for railway project
Tourist tax revenue had been intended for the Son Carrió museum and working train.
Services
Removal of Palma graffiti will wait until the summer
The removal of certain graffiti requires the go-ahead from heritage commissions.
Employment
Shortage of skilled labour could undermine growth
Even sectors like carpentry and painting and decorating are struggling to find qualified workers.
Nautical
Alcudia has highest growth among state ports
Alcudia's passenger numbers grew 32% in 2018. Palma had 17% growth.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 11-17 February
Ray McVay with the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra; the Balearic Symphony Orchestra perform Bach's "St Matthew Passion". February is quiet, especially as Carnival isn't until the start of March.
Infrastructure
Licence processing for Alcudia port cement storage
The town hall had initially been opposed to the storage facility.
Historical memory
New memorial for Civil War prisoners
The memorial is where the first concentration camp was established.
Property
Permissions for home building up 36%
In Majorca last year there were 2,535 permissions.
Tourism
Late Easter putting back hotel opening decisions
Easter is three weeks later this year. Its timing does influence hotel decisions.
Planning
Bunyola suspends hunting lodge construction
Bunyola town hall had given permissions for the lodge, which is on the summit of the Serra d'Alfabia.
Environment
Recreational fishermen object to Cabrera restrictions
Recreational fishermen won't be able to fish in the expanded Cabrera National Park.
Planning
Work at Cala San Vicente hotel is suspended
The Council of Majorca has suspended work at the Don Pedro Hotel.
Holiday rentals
Rentals association attacks government/hoteliers alliance
The government is now "governing exclusively on behalf of the hoteliers".
Gastronomy
Warm yourself with a super lamb dish
Jeff Harter, the leading US chef based on the island, cooks up a lamb treat which is simple to prepare.
Gastronomy
Cooking up a Majorcan treat
Marc Fosh is one of Europe´s most exciting and creative cookery talents.
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News
What's on in Majorca: 11-17 February
Ray McVay with the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra; the Balearic Symphony Orchestra perform Bach's "St Matthew Passion". February is quiet, especially as Carnival isn't until the start of March.
Sports
More away gloom as Mallorca lose 2-0
Real Mallorca once again showed their frailties away from home when they lost 2-0 at table-topping Albacete.
News
Cooking up a Majorcan treat
Marc Fosh is one of Europe´s most exciting and creative cookery talents.
News
Warm yourself with a super lamb dish
Jeff Harter, the leading US chef based on the island, cooks up a lamb treat which is simple to prepare.