News
Tramuntana traffic cameras - Resignation demanded
New cameras to combat illegal races but they don't measure speed or noise.
Tackling underage drinking at Mallorca's fiestas
Calvia town hall has set up a special task force to try and prevent underage drinking.
Underqualification - Mallorca's big jobs' problem
There are more underqualified workers in the Balearics than anywhere else in Spain.
Anti-social behaviour at illegal holiday let
Neighbours have described the let as "scandalous".
By George! What a super Saturday in Palmanova
"Saint George will become a yearly event in Calvia..."
'Invasion' of a Manacor beach by little sail jellyfish
A fairly common occurrence in spring.
Paul Abrey’s talk on Mallorca’s Film Industry
“We are proud of the contribution we have made to Spain across our 30 year history.”
Come and see us at the Palma Boat Show
All are welcome to visit their stands and see their latest models.
Come on, what’s your favourite ‘Saints day’?
I noticed that there were quite a few celebrations linked to St George that happened here on the island.
Canaries protests - Mallorca next?
The president of the Canaries says that things have to change. But how?
Police destroy "fortification" at the Son Banya "drugs supermarket"
The fence had been intended to prevent police entering.
Don’t bite the hand that feeds you
A clear message; thank you for letting us take care of your cherish summer holidays.
More than 50 flights from the Balearic Islands may be affected this Thursday by the strike at French airports
54 operations are scheduled today between the airports of Palma, Ibiza and Minorca and the French airports.
Arrested for stealing nine electric bikes in Santa Ponsa worth 30,000 euros
The offender, when intercepted in the early hours of the morning, tried to flee in a van with false number plates.
Celebrate Saint George in style with the Big Bulletin ticket giveaway
How you can win tickets for the island’s top attractions and concerts by visiting our stand in Palmanova this Saturday, April 27 and taking part in our tombola.
Is it all worth it? - Spain's Sanchez suspends public duties to 'reflect' on future
Spanish court launches probe into corruption allegations against Sanchez's wife.
Hotel Formentor company given ten days to quit the car park
The transfer of the car park to the town hall was a condition of the hotel's redevelopment licence.
Don't drink alcohol on the streets, you could be hit with big fine in Spain
There are exceptions to this, however, such as in outdoor cafés and bars and places offering seating by the doors of establishments. Official fiestas regulated by city authorities also allow the presence of drinks.
Mallorca still waiting for new "responsible tourism" law
The tourism minister had promised to present the amended law before Easter.
Palma taxi drivers complain their fares are too cheap
The national average price for a one-kilometre journey is 3.75 euros.
Ten years on and cyclist 'saturation' in the mountains has increased
In 2014, the mayor of Escorca warned that infrastructure needed to be improved.
Mother arrested for leaving her son home-alone for several weeks
Neighbours called the police because the boy was banging on doors in the middle of the night.
Saint George celebrations get under way in Calvia
The Mayor of Calvia Juan Antonio Amengual thanked the English for all their support for Calvia over the years.
Cava producer Freixenet plans to furlough 80% of workforce due to drought
The measure is expected to become effective in May, and the company did not specify how long the layoffs would last.
Significant traffic jams on the access roads to Palma
Traffic is also slowing down at the Palacio de Congresos de Palma.
After years of demanding proper regulation of the sector, estate agents in the Balearics celebrate new law
"All kinds of opportunists have proliferated and for the most part have avoided or ignored the laws."
Residents of the Paseo Maritimo fed up with the constant filth
The association points out the absence of adequate rubbish bins along the promenade.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Spanish pensioners stuck at Palma Airport for fourteen hours
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Watch those prices in Mallorca
Comment
When rain almost stopped play in Calvia
My thanks to Smart Yachting, Quality Centre and all the people I called on Tuesday morning for their help and support.
Jason Moore