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  1. Happy Hour Again: Mallorca Rocks

    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.

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  2. All I Want Is A Photograph Of You

    15.3.2011All I Want Is A Photograph Of You

    Much photography in Majorca, be it of landscape, politicians or VIPS, is formulaic.

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  3. Wanted: Tourism Minister, Forklift Experience Not Necessary

    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.

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  4. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now: Spanish misery

    11.3.2011Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now: Spanish misery

    Why are the Spanish the most miserable people in Europe?

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  5. The Train Not Now Standing ...

    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.

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  6. The Bars' Big Day Off

    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.

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  7. Cyclomania: Majorca and cycling tourism

    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.

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  8. Roll Out The Barrel: Oil and airport strikes

    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.

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  9. Out Of Proportion: A week in Majorcan politics

    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.

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  10. You Bet: "Wetten, dass ...?" in Palma

    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?

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  11. The Great Taste Of Sausage: The sobrasada

    4.3.2011The Great Taste Of Sausage: The sobrasada

    The sobrasada is one of Majorca's most traditional foods, but why is so much fuss made about it?

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  12. The Politics Of Speed: The motorway speed limit debate

    2.3.2011The Politics Of Speed: The motorway speed limit debate

    Is the reduction in the motorway speed limit likely to become permanent?

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