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
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? Full article
2.3.2011The Politics Of Speed: The motorway speed limit debate Is the reduction in the motorway speed limit likely to become permanent? Full article
1.3.2011The Wrecking Crew: Knocking GESA down The GESA building in Palma is an architectural non-entity, yet it is meant to be preserved. Why? Full article
28.2.2011I'm A Celebrity Lawyer, Get Me An Interview The lawyer, Giovanni di Stefano, has been talking about his extradition from Spain to England. And about the people he deals with. It doesn't leave a particularly pleasant taste. Full article
27.2.2011Picnic At Hanging Rock: Balearics Day celebrations 1 March is Balearics Day. What is there to celebrate? Regional autonomy is under threat. Full article
26.2.2011Cuts And Blows ... To Majorca's Hairdressers The hairdressing salons of Majorca are having a hard time of it, but some might look to China for relief. Full article
25.2.2011Never Mind The Quality: Meaningless systems for tourism Another system for measuring tourism quality. This one that evaluates whole resorts as well as just businesses. But what's the point of it? Full article
24.2.2011Crossing Palms With Electoral Silver: Vote-purchasing allegations One of the many corruption cases in the courts has brought forth allegations of votes having been bought at the last local elections in 2007. Full article
23.2.2011Saints And Sinners: The coup attempt of 1981 Thirty years ago today, Spain's young democracy faced its greatest challenge. The coup was, though, swiftly put down. Full article
22.2.2011Trying It On: Compensation claims Majorca's hotels receive many claims for compensation from British holidaymakers. Not all of the claims are reasonable, but there's little the hotels can do. Full article