News of the day 28 September 2023
News / Latest headlines
Smoker in Menorca

Latest headlines

Smokers in the Balearics to be vaccinated against the flu

Children between the ages of six months and five years have also been included.

Andrew Ede

Teenager wounds teachers, pupil with knife in Spain

Latest headlines

Teenager stabs teachers, pupil in Spanish school

Police said the attacker had been detained.

Charlie Devereux

Pet owners could face jail sentences.

Latest headlines

New law for pet owners comes into force on Friday in Mallorca

Dog owners will be prohibited from leaving them alone for more than 24 hours.

Humphrey Carter

Barclays has announced plans to shut down the UK current and savings accounts of British expatriates.

Latest headlines

British expats in Mallorca in danger of being “de-banked”

The bank has announced that British people living abroad will no longer be able to hold a Barclays UK current or savings account.

Humphrey Carter

Bullfighting will return to Palma.

Latest headlines

Palma declared a ‘bullfighting city’ again

According to the Constitutional Court and Law 18/2013, bullfighting is considered culture.

Humphrey Carter

Supermarket in Spain

Latest headlines

Palma one of the four most expensive cities for supermarket shopping in Spain

So says the annual survey by Spain's Organisation of Consumers and Users.

Andrew Ede

News / Comment
The time has come to ditch the tourist tax

Comment

Don’t tax tourists in the Balearics

“The tourist industry already pays enough tax. The time has come to scrap the tourist tax...”

Jason Moore

Everybody was under the impression that the travel industry would burst back to normal after the pandemic

Comment

The tourism nightmare

I would not fancy being in charge of a tour operator or an airline, it’s just one hurdle after another.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle

Lifestyle

Black Friday 2023: When do the bargains kick off?

Black Friday is an excellent opportunity for early Christmas shopping.

Ashlee CalizMDB Digital

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Thursday, September 28

We can expect a lazy start to the day, but we're encouraged to go with the flow rather than barrel forward

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Holiday / Travelling
Norweigian Viva Cruise ship

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

The Norweigian Viva, the latest ship in the Norweigian fleet is one of the three cruise ships visiting Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Ryanair to cancel flights from next month.

Travelling

Ryanair boss sees weaker UK winter demand than in Europe

Flight cancellations will take effect from the end of October.

Humphrey CarterReuters

Holiday / Attractions
The Creator | Official Trailer

Attractions

Films in English in Mallorca from Friday

From science fiction, action to terror, you choose what you want to see on the big screen.

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
Dragonera island off Mallorca

Latest news

Friday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, September 29.

Andrew Ede

Sport / Other Sports
Barcelona in training today.

Other Sports

Barcelona under investigation for suspected bribery in refereeing case

Barcelona has denied any wrongdoing.

Fernando Kallas

Food and drink / Food and drink
The Iron Man Burger at Greeny Taste in Palmanova.

Food and drink

World Vegetarian Day: Where to eat in Mallorca

Discover 4 fantastic restaurants serving up some of the most delicious vegetarian/ vegan food on the island!

Ashlee Caliz

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