18.3.2011Getting Down And Dirty: Rain, pollen and dust "Red rain is pouring down. Pouring down all over me." Peter Gabriel. Full article
17.3.2011This Fascist Groove Thing: Political insults Parliament is about to break up before the local elections in the Balearics in May. And the insults are flying. Full article
16.3.2011Happy Hour Again: Mallorca Rocks Mr. Zoë Ball, aka Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim will be one of the star attractions during this summer's season of concerts at Magalluf's Mallorca Rocks. A midsummer night's dream on 21 June. But not a dream for everyone. Full article
15.3.2011All I Want Is A Photograph Of You Much photography in Majorca, be it of landscape, politicians or VIPS, is formulaic. Full article
12.3.2011Wanted: Tourism Minister, Forklift Experience Not Necessary There has been a call for the next tourism minister to come from the industry. Not a bad idea, when you consider what's gone before. But the current president has been doing a decent job, even if he isn't the tourism minister. Full article
11.3.2011Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now: Spanish misery Why are the Spanish the most miserable people in Europe? Full article
10.3.2011The Train Not Now Standing ... Rail transport, the Spanish Government hopes, might ease the burden of pressure on oil supplies. But in Majorca, there are particular issues regarding transport, and not just the rail network. Full article
9.3.2011The Bars' Big Day Off Bars and restaurants are planning to close for a day as a way of protesting against the smoking ban. Even if it happens, it is unlikely to be a success. Full article
8.3.2011Cyclomania: Majorca and cycling tourism Cycling tourism is not huge in Majorca, when put into context of the total number of tourists, but it is still a valuable source of tourism. But not everyone likes cyclists. Full article
7.3.2011Roll Out The Barrel: Oil and airport strikes The good prospects for this summer's tourism season threaten to be undermined by oil supply problems and strikes. Full article
6.3.2011Out Of Proportion: A week in Majorcan politics Even by Majorca's bizarre standards, last week was a decidedly odd one for the island's political classes. One party changes its name, one politico slams judges and prosecutors for getting above their station, and another defends the previously indefensible. Full article
5.3.2011You Bet: "Wetten, dass ...?" in Palma One of Germany's most popular shows will be broadcast from Palma in June. It offers a massive opportunity for Majorcan promotion. Why can't the British do something similar? Full article