15.1.2012The Fall Of King Jaume The former president of the Balearics is currently on trial for fraud and embezzlement, among other things. How did it come to this? Full article
14.1.2012Private Information: Tourist offices Palma is thinking of privatising its tourist offices. Would it be a good idea? Full article
12.1.2012Open All Hours (Eventually) Shop opening hours in Majorca are likely to be de-regulated, but would this mean shops would open more than they currently do? Full article
9.1.2012Total War: The tourism law The Balearic Government's draft tourism law has got pretty much everyone's back up, other than the hotels. Might it prove to be a loser in the long run? Full article
8.1.2012Gloves Off: Dissent in the PP There is growing discontent in the Partido Popular in the Balearics, caused by the government's attitude to language and regionalism. Full article
6.1.2012Not Rocket Science: Spain's R&D The Spanish Government is to cut investment on research and development. It's a mistake. Full article
4.1.2012The Throwback: Tourism law would be like the '60s The Balearics college of architects is the latest body to voice its concerns about the proposed new tourism law, suggesting that it will be like turning the clock back to when there was a lack of planning regulation in Majorca. Full article
1.1.2012The Pain In Spain 2012 Welcome to 2012. If you live and work in Majorca, the good news is that you will be paying more income tax. A nice way to bring in the new year. Full article
31.12.2011The Day Today (Or Another Day) Here's today's quiz question for you? When is Majorca Day? Full article
29.12.2011Where The Streets Have Two Names Some people thought it was an April (December) Fool as the announcement was made on 28 December, but no, the Balearic Government is proposing that street and town names should be changed to Castilian ones. Full article
27.12.2011Being Boring: Rural tourism Rural tourism is an alternative to Majorcan sun-and-beach tourism, but does its reality match its expectation? Full article
26.12.2011So Many Miquels: Tourism secretary Would a national tourism minister from the Canaries and a secretary of state for tourism from the Balearics be good news for Majorca? Full article