News of the day 30 August 2019
News / Latest headlines
Guardia Civil at Palma airport

News

Information for tourists on Guardia Civil and National Police

In four languages, the leaflets state that Spain is a safe country, but they also draw attention to deficiencies within state security forces.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The rain has been beneficial to vineyards

News

Rain is welcomed by wine producers

"The rain has helped to swell grapes and will reduce the alcohol level slightly."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Ciutat Jardin

Environment

Palma beaches are reopened

Two of these spills are linked to well-publicised deficiencies with a sewage treatment plant.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Storm damage

News

Services restored following Tuesday's storm

Accumulated rainfall peaked at 101 litres per square metre.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Angel has fallen

What's On

Where to go and What to see

Cruise ships in port, markets to visit and films to see in English.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Andy Murray at Manacor

Tennis

Tired Murray loses in third round of Rafa Nadal Open

"I would have liked to have played more matches." See videos.

Reuters

Graffiti on bunkers at Es Trenc

News

New "artwork" on Es Trenc bunkers

The bunkers were abandoned, but in recent times there has been some restoration.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The two Brazillians in court.

News

Twelve years for taxi driver attackers

When they are released, they will be expelled from Spain.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

People trying to cross the border at Ceuta

News

Over 150 migrants storm through Spain's enclave fence

The last major breach of the border fence by illegal migrants occurred in August last year when 118 migrant made it onto Spanish soil.

Reuters

News / Comment

Comment

Poll talk

“Spain and Britain could go to the polls at the same time later this year...”

Jason Moore

Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Comment

Is it possible to fix our Disunited Kingdom?

I think the most deeply depressing aspect of the continuing turmoil, is the way that Brexit is being debated.

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
Weather Map

Weather

Today's weather

There may be some showers later in the day.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Foraminifera

Environment

Tiny marine organisms uncover the Earth’s history: zooming in on Foraminifera

In 1942, geologist Guillem Colom pioneered studies in foraminifera from the Balearic Sea.

Marilles Foundation

Victor de la Rosa.

What's on

Fiestas and events on Friday / Saturday

The Rafa Nadal Open continues, correfoc in Santa Margalida and Mariachi in Palma.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Other Sports
Tennis: US Open

Tennis

Rafa Nadal gets walkover into U.S. Open third round

Nadal will now face South Korean Chung Hyeon tomorrow.

Reuters

Edition of 30 August 2019
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