Emergencies
Body is found in Cala Sant Vicent, Ibiza
Two people went missing in Ibiza on Tuesday.
Transport
No changes to Formentor traffic restrictions
Pollensa town hall and the Council of Majorca had wanted an extension to the restrictions.
Police
Higher allowances demanded for summer police
The costs of living make the Balearics an unattractive destination for officers from the security forces.
Emergencies
Child dies in Majorca blaze
The five-year-old died after becoming overcome by smoke when a fire broke out at the family home.
Events
Palma's 40th Cycling Day to go ahead tomorrow
The event postponed from last Monday will take place tomorrow.
Lost property
Lack of staff leads to the closure of Palma lost property office
"The office is attended by agents of a certain age and after some retirements it is impossible to cover every day."
Transport
Increase in freight rates already cost Balearic carriers 8 million
Trucks make around 500,000 trips a year between ports in the Balearic Islands.
Event
The big finale of Sant Sebastià
Spectators are advised to wear cotton clothes, trousers and long sleeves.
Weather
Weekend weather outlook
The skies will clear in the afternoon, just in time for the Correfoc in Palma.
Environment
Santanyi suffers
The storm damage is not confined to the coastline.
Weather
Dolphins left stranded by Storm Gloria
Animals whose health is compromised by various causes are more at the mercy of the waves.
Infrastructure
Work started on Palma water system improvements
The work, it is said, will prevent 90% of the current spills of contaminated water.
Education
An American student teaching in Bendinat
Allegra Berger from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is spending January teaching in Majorca.
Police
Police using drones in search for missing Majorcan
Storm Gloria has now left at least 12 people dead and numerous missing including three in the Balearics, one of which is British.
Child welfare
Government rejects calls for sexual exploitation cases' resignations
There will be no "shunning of responsibility" in respect of cases of sexual exploitation of minors.
Tennis
Brave ball girl reveals Nadal's act of kindness
He gave her an autographed hat with a personal message cementing their friendship.
Television
Watch the next episode of The Mallorca Files
This week's Sunday's Interview is with both stars of The Mallorca Files.
Tourism
Town hall hopes to reduce Palma centre tourist "saturation" 40%
An app that was trialled last summer apparently reduced "saturation" by eleven per cent.
Event
Fancy a Cycling-Ride with Armstrong?
'The Move Mallorca 2020’ - a new project offering cycling tours of the island.
Planning
Manifesto "to rescue" Palma's Plaça Major
Fifty-three organisations have combined in making demands regarding the Plaça Major and the area beneath the square.
Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
Overcast with sunny spells and a chance of rain.
Missing Persons
Teenage girl missing in Palma
Nerea has not been seen since September of last year.
Event
Majorca prepares to celebrate the Chinese New Year
The President of the Chinese Association of the Balearic Islands, ACHINIB says this year’s cultural festival will be held on Sunday February 2 at Plaça de Pere Garau, between 10.00 and 20.00.
Weather
"Furniture floated in the water like a ball"
Residents clean up after Storm Gloria.
Tourism
Law of Excesses will affect thousands of establishments
The new excess law that aims to stamp out excessive drinking in Playa de Palma, s’Arenal, Magalluf and in Sant Antoni de Portmany in Ibiza.
Child Welfare
A new shelter for minors who are victims of sexual exploitation
The IMAS President Javier de Juan, said it was essential that the centre to be outside Palma.
Weather
Cargo planes delivered food to the Balearic Islands during Storm Gloria
One was a huge Boeing 747-400 that flew from Barcelona to Palma.
Weather
Spanish Prime Minister visits storm disaster zone
"We are not going to spare any resource," he promised.
Environment
Fly tipping returns to Banyalbufar
The dumping of household junk is an all too familiar occurrence.
Courts
Court confirms demolition of Colonia Sant Pere "Camping"
The Council of Majorca ordered the demolition of the San Pedro Camping in 2006.
Population
Germans residents living on the Balearic Islands cuts down by half in the last 10 years
17.8% of the total population in the Balearic Islands is foreign.
Weather
Spanish President Pedro Sanchez to visit Majorca to check Storm Gloria's damage
Today the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the President of the Balearic Executive Francina Armengol will visit the areas affected by Storm Gloria.
Crime
Update on the alleged rape of a young German girl
The suspect says the sex was consensual.
Employment
Spain announces 5.5% hike in minimum wage as 'tool' against inequality
More than 2 million people will be affected.
Tourism
Campaign launched to attract Spanish tourists to the Balearic Islands
Tourism is key for the Balearic Islands.
Court
Man could get a year in prison for granddaughter's death in Manacor
Incident occured on August 10, 2018.
Fiestas
Palma City Council will pay 75% of the suspended concerts for Sant Sebastià
Once the sound equipment is installed and the stage is set up, Palma City Council has to pay up, whether the concert is suspended at the last minute or several hours before.
Police
Palma fruit store owner arrested for exploiting workers
Victims were scared they'd lose their jobs.
Police
German man detained in Andratx under a European Arrest Warrant
The man is wanted for alleged violent behaviour offences on a flight in 2017.
Weather
Three missing in Balearics, eight dead on mainland after Storm Gloria
Breaking news: The search continues for the missing people in Majorca and Ibiza and leaves 8 dead on the mainland.
Weather
Majorca counts the cost of Storm Gloria
Clean up operation begins as millions of euros worth of damage from Storm Gloria has been done to equipment, public infrastructure and private homes.
Construction
Urgent measures wanted to reduce Palma building licence delays
The planning department at the town hall grinds to a halt at certain times of the year.
Tourism
Spain's tourism minister promising more spending on tourism
Reyes Maroto described the Balearics tourism of excesses decree as "very courageous".
Infrastructure
Palma demanding Costas' payment for Cala Gamba wall
The promenade wall in Cala Gamba is the Costas Authority's responsibility.
Fiestas
Town hall will pay 75% of the Sant Sebastià party cost
The town hall insists that all decisions regarding the concerts were "correct".
Charities
Armengol to visit Vicente Ferrer Foundation in India
The Balearic government provides funds for the foundation's work.
Weather
Three people are missing in the Balearics
Searches continue for the missing people, including one Briton.
Retail
Supermarket supplies getting back to normal
Ships from the mainland started operating again on Tuesday afternoon.
Weather
Storm Gloria moves away from the Balearics
Rain could hit still this evening but not as bad as the last few days.
Tourism
Limit to cruise ships in Palma's port on the agenda
The Balearic Government now looking at the cruise ship industry.
Tennis
Rafa Nadal makes Australia smile
Majorcan number one tennis star jokes about his wedding last year. Watch the video!
Weather
Young British man gone missing in Ibiza
Feared the missing man may haven fallen into the sea.
Weather
Storm Gloria leaves a trail of destruction
Majorca is still under yellow alert today.
Fiestas
Changes needed for the Sant Sebastià fiestas
More money asked for Palma's fiestas.
Trial
A British Secret Agent sets up a trap in Santa Ponsa to sell guns to the IRA
All three men deny the charges against them.
Crime
Could go to prison for three years for stealing in a supermarket
Will go on trial shortly in Palma.
Crime
Video footage being investigated
The footage was reportedly found in a WhatsApp message.
Crime
Alleged rape of a young German girl
The two boys were released with charges after giving a statements to police.
Crime
The Picasso and the last Majorcan sailboat
The Picasso used to be displayed on the Adix.
Services
Hairdressers' guild denouncing low-cost salons
Traditional hairdressers and barbers say low-cost salons are unfair competition.
Tourism
Tourism decree has been "very well received" overseas
Francina Armengol: "Society wants a tourism of quality that is respectful."
Tourism
Meliá boss warns of the consequences of increasing the minimum wage
Gabriel Escarrer of Meliá highlighted "notable increases" in salaries because of collective bargaining agreements.
Weather
Supermarkets running short of products because of Storm Gloria
One benefit of Storm Gloria is the capacity of the reservoirs.
Weather
Pollensa feels the force of Gloria
Yachts washed up on the beach in Puerto Pollensa.
Emergencies
Sea front homes evacuated in Cala Marçal as storm hits
Storm Gloria hits eastern Majorca. Watch the video!
What's On
New film release in English on Friday
The film stars Robert Downey Jr. as the title character, alongside Antonio Banderas and Michael Sheen in live-action roles.
Settlement
Settlement reached over Spanish toddler's fatal fall into well
Lawyers for the family and Serrano were not immediately available for comment.
Weather
Four die as storm sweeps across Spain
Catalonia's regional government ordered a ban on all outdoor activities in the Girona, Barcelona and central Catalonia regions.
Events
Storm Gloria kept thousands at home for Sant Sebastia
A total of 138 Police were deployed to the streets of Palma to guarantee the safety.
Environment
Genovesa underwater cave encased in 10m of sewage
"We don't know how it can be removed, it’s very difficult to clean the area without damaging the cave.”
Events
Tourism phobia and the challenge of sustainability
There is concern about how the summer 2020 season in Majorca will evolve.
Courts
Palma solicitor may get 3 years for misapropriation
The Public Prosecutor's Office and the victim's attorneys classify these acts as a misappropriation crime and are asking that the defendant be jailed for three years
Weather
Storm Gloria keeps Spain on alert
The forecast for today is for more of the same and weather alerts have been issued in 27 provinces nationwide for heavy rain and snow, strong winds and high seas.
Urban planning
Terraferida calling for suspension of building licences in Deya
Deya has 1,138 tourist accommodation places; the resident population is only 617.
Traffic
Road closure and advice
Many roads are now flooded and you are advised to drive with extreme caution and if possible not to drive on the mountain roads at all.
Weather
Record wave crashes in to Sa Dragonera
A number of torrentes in Majorca burst their banks, including, Canyamel, Pina, Sencelles and Sant Llorenç.
Transport
Price of fuel has risen 35% over the past ten years
A litre of petrol in the Balearics now costs 35 cents more than it did in 2009.
Tourism
Council continues to decrease cruise passenger saturation
"Their arrival in the old town will be staggered and other areas of Palma that are not so touristy will benefit.”
Employment
Nearly 2,600 people sit exam for 82 vacancies
86 tests started simultaneously in 29 Spanish cities with a total of 166,350 applicants vying for Post Office jobs in Spain.
Weather
Storm Gloria continues to hit Majorca
An orange weather warning will remain in place for the Balearic Islands today and tomorrow.
Emergencies
Palma council criticised for lack of road safety warnings
The driver reportedly lost control of the car because of excess water on the road.
Fiesta
Sant Sebastia celebrations dampened by Storm Gloria
The crowd cheered as the flames took hold, the heat warmed them up and the sausages started cooking.
Fiestas
The dragon signals the start of the Palma party
The Drac de Na Coca lit the bonfire for the Palma party.
Crime
United Tribuns leaders sent to prison
The court hearing in Palma went on until 3am on Sunday morning.
Tourism
German tour operators have picked up Thomas Cook quotas
German tour operators have upped their offers for Majorca by as much as 40%.
Majorca
Scandal at the Council: the week in Majorca
The Council of Majorca's social affairs institute was at the centre of a child prostitution scandal; the "booze tourism" decree was passed; there were preparations for this week's tourism fair in Madrid; and there was controversy about Catalan courses for the police.
Child welfare
Increase in cases of child sexual abuse in the Balearics
There was a threefold increase in the number of cases of "sexual aggression" involving minors in 2018.
Transport
Balearics wanting residents discount for transporting cars
There have been previous attempts to have the discount apply to cars.
Water management
Lifting of drought pre-alert for Palma
Desalinated water for Palma will not be bought until the summer at the earliest.
Town halls
Only nine Calvia businesses have modernisation grants
Under a third of the 2019 budget for grants to improve shops, etc. has been allocated.
Police
Members of The United Tribuns pretended to be Police Officers
The organisation was founded in Germany in 2004.
Tourism
British travel agents say booze ban is misguided and targets wrong market
Could hit holiday booking.
Tourism
Mixed views over booze ban
The Balearic Government is absolutely determined to rid Magalluf, Playa de Palma and Sant Antoni of their boozy reputations once and for all.
Police
Arrested in ‘ORA Case’, demands Mayor Hila retraction
They were arrested in 2016.
Thefts
Vandals steal one of Binissalem's crosses
Residents called the Police as soon as they noticed that the cross had disappeared.
Arrests
Property conman in jail in Madrid
His company, Promociones Lujo Casa, allegedly scammed more than 200 people out of between 4 million and 7 million euros
Entertainment
"The Mallorca Files" to be used to promote the island in Madrid
Don't miss to watch The Mallorca Files today at 18.25 on BBC1.
Incident
A fire breaks out in a nine-storey building in Palma
Nine people had to be treated for smoke inhalation.
Leisure
Megasport gym could reopen in April this year
The gym was closed in May 2018.
Transport
More bus lines for pets to travel on next month
The EMT does not allow any dog breeds that are classified as dangerous to travel on the buses.
Palma
Palma neighbours worried about hooks in sobrasada
Worried that children might get hurt if they pick up the sobrasada to play with it.
Participate
Do you think the government is right to introduce booze quota in Magalluf hotels?
Lifestyle
What's on and films to see in English on Saturday / Sunday
Sant Sebastia continues in Palma with the Europa FM concerts and there's plenty of other music events across the island.
News
Good Morning from Majorca
Overcast with sunny spells and a chance of rain.
Sports
Dominant Nadal eases past Carreno Busta into fourth round
Nadal, bidding for a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title, faced no break points and struck 42 winners to just seven unforced errors
Lifestyle
Spanish dishes for frosty winter days
This is the time of year when Spanish traditional dishes called platos de cuchara (dishes eaten with a spoon) are invariably on domestic menus — and on the blackboards of many restaurants.
Lifestyle
Where is Wuhan, What is Cornavirus, Should I be Concerned?
The World Health Organisation and other scientific bodies continue to monitor both the lethality and transmissibility of the virus.
Lifestyle
Up-cycling Christmas
So all in all, if your tree is still up (like mine is) don’t fret about the hollow curse of tradition.
Comment
Three cheers...
For the National Police operation against the United Tribuns.
Lifestyle
Pedal to the metal
'Rally Isla Mallorca’ and coming up to its 16th edition in less than two months.
Lifestyle
Dragons of Majorca
Palma on Sunday, the correfoc for the Sant Sebastià fiestas will feature beasts of fire.
Sports
Baleares U16 and U18 Play Castilla y Leon
Rugby Report from 18 and 19 January 2020.
Comment
Balls is back
There is much more to the former Labour shadow cabinet member than meets the eye.