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Two in prison after violent robberies in Cala Millor
Victims were threatened with a large kitchen knife.

Algaida lorry crash causes huge jams
Around 3pm on Tuesday.

Mallorca landslide closes Sa Calobra road
Road will be closed for the next few days to non residents.

Suspended sentences for defrauding Amazon
Carried out in Mallorca, it was the largest fraud perpetrated in Europe against Amazon.

Come on down, Nomad visa is now available
Since Brexit the number of Britons moving to Spain has fallen and the Spanish government hopes that the Nomad visa will help reverse this state of affairs.

Spain finally green lights end of face masks on public transport
Experts say that the mask continues to be particularly recommended for people with respiratory symptoms.

Reclaiming the centre of Palma from 'touristification'
Well-intentioned schemes like pedestrianisation can end up having a negative impact on residents.

Find out which ships are in port today
There are no cruise ships scheduled to dock in Palma today

Update: Turkish earthquake tsunami Balearic threat ruled out: experts
Civil Protection has set up a tsunami signalling system that will be implemented along the Spanish coast.

New Paseo Maritimo nightclub promises the ultimate cabaret show
Michelin star chef to create Mediterranean menu.

Is it a bird, is it a plane... No, Britain's America's Cup bid takes off in the Bay of Palma
T6 will operate throughout the winter from the team’s new base in Palma
Palma Paseo Marítimo work - businesses being hit hard
In general, revenue is down around 50%; businesses are considering measures such as furlough.
BCM owner: "I can neither forget nor forgive"
"There are still people who believe that if they were accused of all that, they must have done something."
Find out which ships are in port today
The Aidastella is the only cruise ship scheduled to visit Palma today
Boat catches fire off S'Estanyol
The fire started around 11.30am.
Court backs man's right to walk naked in the street, not in Mallorca though
Public nudity has been legal in Spain since 1988.
WhatsApp vigilantes in a Palma neighbourhood
The S’Aranjassa neighbourhood watch scheme is said to be "very effective".
At liberty, man accused of raping his daughter
Released on charges.
Cost to rent in Mallorca continues to spiral upwards
Real estate sector wanting tax incentives to get empty properties on to the rental market.
Find out which ships are in port today
There is once cruise ship visiting Palma today
Hero National Police rescue two sisters from a flat on fire in Mallorca
The police officers grabbed a sledgehammer and a crowbar to break down the door.
If you own a house in Mallorca...you are sitting on a pot of gold!
Nationwide property price rose by nine percent.
The Kooks to highlight Mallorca Live Festival 2023
The Chemical Brothers will also be performing.
Plan for protection of wetlands in the Balearics
"Wetlands are the most important biodiversity refuges in the Balearics."
Masks no longer obligatory in some health establishments
The latest modification to the rules will come into effect next week.
Balearics will not allow sale of food made at home
A Spanish government decree allows products made at home to be sold.
Man arrested for raping his daughter
The girl was offered drugs and sex scenes were recorded.
Snakes on a plane fears in Mallorca
Environment Ministry is restricting the entry of large ornamental trees
Arctic blast continues to freeze Mallorca, -3ºC
Daytime temperatures are expected to be between 14 and 16 ºC.
Mallorca roads councillor says PP policies "would increase contamination"
An 'exchange' of views by the Podemos and PP candidates for the presidency of the Council of Mallorca.
Employers say that minimum wage rise will lead to job losses in the Balearics
Certain sectors, such as agriculture, could be adversely affected.