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.
Crime
Alleged rape of a young German girl
The two boys were released with charges after giving a statements to police.
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."
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.
Weather
Good morning from Majorca
Weather is downgraded but still expect unsettled weather.
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.
Weather
Good morning from Majorca
Storm Gloria is still with us and coastal areas are still on orange alert.
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.
Fiestas
The fiesta for collecting Pollensa's pine tree
As well as the pine climb in Pollensa, there is one in Puerto Pollensa - Cristian Agu was the first to make it to the top.
Tourism
Magalluf faces the biggest shake up in its history
Negueruela made it clear last year when he took office that he would be taking drastic action to crackdown on and regulate anti-social tourism.
Tourism
The booze quota: the new legislation
What you need to know.
Tourism
Last orders for all-inclusive booze in hotels
9 1 polls
Breaking news in Palma this morning.
Celebrities
Rafael Nadal's new Porto Cristo home
Nadal paid four million euros for the property by the coast.
Brexit
ABTA updates Brexit travel advice
Brexit deal will provide continuity for 2020 travel arrangements.
Transport
ITV inspection delay continues in Majorca
A crash plan could be established within a week.
Environment
First discovery in Majorca of black twig borer beetle
It is a species of ambrosia beetle that comes from Asia and which had not previously been detected anywhere in Spain.
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.
Traffic restrictions for Sant Sebastià
Be adivsed there will be restrictions to roads during these events.
Palma
Palma neighbours worried about hooks in sobrasada
Worried that children might get hurt if they pick up the sobrasada to play with it.
Child welfare
Demand for commission to investigate child sexual exploitation
Opposition parties want an investigation of the management of the Majorca Institute of Social Affairs.
Entertainment
Majorca getting ready for Love Island 2020
The long running series has provided Majorca with great publicity as has The Mallorca Files, the second series of which is being filmed on the island now.
Police
Leader of United Tribuns in Majorca arrested in police operation
The police operation would appear to have to do primarily with the drugs trade.
Property
Building licences for new homes up 40%
There were more licences for apartment building than house building in 2019.
Events
Why not join us this weekend for Palma's big party?
There are still flights available if you want to come and join Palma's biggest party of the year.
Economy
Prices in the Balearics up more than in other regions
The Consumer Prices Index in the Balearics rose one per cent in December.
Transport
Extra trains for Sant Antoni and Sant Sebastia
Parking will be heavily restricted and it will be impossible to find a space anywhere in the city.
Events
Council announces meeting of the brotherhoods
In addition to participating in the Sant Sebastià festivities they organise a brotherhood meal and other activities.
Heritage
ARCA heritage association propose new plan for Plaça Major galleries
“It would give value to the space, cover a historical need in the city and give life to a heritage element abandoned by Palma City Council."
Tourism
Council wants Majorca to be a benchmark for sustainable tourism
Promotion will focus on the island's protection, its natural values, and the reinforcement of image and reputation.
Fiesta
Fiesta safety advice for bonfires and correfocs
Enjoy the fiestas but please stay safe.
Emergencies
Man seriously injured after fall from tree
Emergency Services personnel treated the man at the scene before transferring him to Son Espases Hospital.
Courts
Trial begins of van theft and torching in Son Banya
The footprint of the defendant was reportedly found in the car but he denies taking it and setting it alight.
Sentencing
Russian woman convicted of murder loses her appeal
The court heard that Svetlana Batukova kept cutting Horst Hans Henkel until he died.
Property
Mes call for protection of Capdepera emblem
Més for Capdepera, has already denounced the "danger" of an urbanisation claiming it would represent an “attack on the ecological and environmental landscape.”
Demolition
Demolition continues at El Molinar port
The improvement works are expected to be completed by next June.
Demolition
2nd phase of demolition signals end of Son Banya
It's likely to take around 5 days to demolish each of the nine blocks in the village.
Eviction
Umpire calls 'out' in Arta
Last May the property was occupied by three Germans who claimed that they took care of the house and the land.
Events
40th Diada Ciclista (Cycling Day) in Palma next week
More than 10,000 people have registered for Palma Cycling Day this year.
Transport
Ryanair may close aiport bases in Spain
Ryanair currently has nine bases at 26 airports in Spain.
Pensions
Balearic pension increase still lower than average
The average pension in the Balearic Islands is 921.67 euros a month.
Child Welfare
Five employees of juvenile detention centres fired for child abuse
Certain types of behaviour in children should set off alarm bells of possible abuse.
Awards
Balearic island to receive European Region of Gastronomy title
The European Region of Gastronomy project promotes local products and cuisine in accordance with principles of sustainable development.
Allegations
Coordinated efforts in light of child prostitution claims
The president voiced her total condemnation of "any act of sexual violence, especially in the case of minors".