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Beware of traffic restrictions in central Palma this week
Part of Jaume III high street will be closed for three days.
Desperate search for lost hiker in Mallorca
Helicopter is combing the area from the air.
Balearic government "engaged in a battle" against purchases by non-residents
The government has defended increase in taxes on properties of one million euros and more.
Find out which ships are in port today
There are two cruise ships visiting Palma today
Puerto Pollensa "battered" by the storm
"Unsettled weather will continue all week..."
Rafa Nadal and Ronaldo cook up a treat for World Cup stars and fans
"Typical Spanish restaurant..."
U.S. President and us
Thankfully, Clinton did show up and he went on walkabout around Valldemossa. Our second edition was a big success.
Former Spanish king asked friends to organise fake Christmas
The ex-King travelled to London last month to attend the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth a move which led to an outcry in Spain because of his self-imposed exile.
Another day...another rise in property taxes for luxury homes
"Taxes on cheaper homes to be reduced..."
"Massive queues" for British travellers at Palma airport
The Balearic Government constantly talk about the importance of ‘extending the season’ and the significance of winter tourism. They should put their money where their mouth is and sort this mess out."
Find out which ships are in port today
There are no cruise ships scheduled to dock in Palma today
Woman arrested for biting off a man's earlobe at a Palma bar
The police retrieved the earlobe.
Palma nightlife - Close at midnight or move to the industrial estates
The federation of residents associations says that coexistence between nightlife and residents has become unsustainable.
President Armengol comes to the defence of teacher in Spanish flag affair
The teacher "is being harassed by the extreme right".
Investigations into police and BCM owner case costing Palma town hall millions
Palma town hall was initially a private prosecutor of accused police officers.
Mallorca town halls told to remove Francoist "symbols"
Mainly street names, but also some monuments.
School at the centre of Spanish flag controversy to hold internal investigation
An education ministry inspector will be taking statements on Monday.
Find out which ships are in port today
There are no cruise ships scheduled to visit Palma today
35% of Balearics homes bought in the third quarter were by foreigners
The Canaries, with 30.6%, were second behind the Balearics.
Amber Heard helps put Mallorca on the global map
Amber has been declared the most-searched celebrity on Google this year.
Release from prison requested for 22 Moroccans charged with sedition
The 22 "escaped" from the Air Arabia Maroc plane at Palma Airport last November.
Class at Palma school sent home for displaying the Spanish flag
The flag was a show of support for Spain's football team; there was "confrontation" with the Catalan teacher.
Delight at El Bungalow restaurant protection approval
The owners say that initiating procedures for protected status "will at least delay the demolition and give us more time".
Partido Popular promise clampdown on graffiti in Palma if they win the election
All graffiti, says the PP's candidate for Palma mayor, will result in a maximum fine of 3,000 euros.
Spain, EU propose to keep Gibraltar land border open, Spain says
About 15,000 people commute daily from Spain to Gibraltar.
Balearic contingency plan for hospitals this winter
Covid and 'flu could cause complications this winter.
Property sales tax could rise by as much as 50 percent in Spain
"The tax is basically a levy on the increase in the price of land..."
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