News of the day 28 January 2020
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Palma

Weather

Good Morning from Majorca

Mainly sunny with highs of up to 19º.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The family of David Cabrera have expressed their thanks at the efforts made by the emergency services.

Politics

PP brand Sánchez helicopter use a "national disgrace"

The family of the missing man, David Cabrera, have expressed their indignation at the way that certain political parties have used the helicopter affair.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cala Millor took a pounding from Storm Gloria.

Beaches

Spanish government aid wanted for Cala Millor beach

Damage by Storm Gloria means expensive regeneration work in Cala Millor.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sánchez visits the area affected by the Gloria storm in Majorca

Weather

Storm Gloria causes over 11 million euros of damage to public spaces

Storm Gloria caused 11.2 million euros worth of damage in Manacor, Son Servera, Felanitx, Capdepera, Sant Llorenç, Santanyi and Pollensa.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Storm Gloria battered the Satanyi coastline

Weather

"Tsunami" floods Santanyi beach

New video shows small tsunami wave in Cala Llombards.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Balearic President, Francina Armengol

Child Welfare

Armengol wanting more resources to tackle sexual abuse

In her view, a trap of “failed procedures” should not be fallen into.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Web connection is now the highest it has ever been

Technology

3/4 of Balearic businesses have their own website

98.5% of the islands have superfast internet connection.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The basic Pa amb oli

Events

Pa amb Oli Championship in Palma

The II Pa amb Oli World Championship will take place tomorrow.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Due to roadworks at the new Lloseta junction, section of the MA13A will be closed

Traffic

Overnight road closure on Palma to Alcudia road

The old road from Palma to Alcúdia will be closed from 22.00 tonight until 07.00 on Wednesday for construction work.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Economy Minister Nadia Calvino

Employment

Spain's jobless rate falls in Q4 to lowest level in 11 years

Spain's jobless rate had not been that low since the third quarter of 2008.

Reuters

British Consul General Lloyd Milen (2nd r)

Brexit

A message from British Consul General Lloyd Milen to UK nationals in Spain

The Withdrawal Agreement also provides an Transition Period (from 31 January until 31 December) during which time nothing will change for UK Nationals in Spain.

British Embassy

The restaurant Caballito de Mar.

Celebrities

Famous Palma restaurant closes

Caballito de Mar restaurant on Paseo Sagrera in Palma has closed its doors.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Brexit deadline

“Get your paperwork in order before the Brexit deadline..”

Jason Moore

Viewpoint

Tourists leaving the beach

Foreign holiday habits are changing with more tourists going “green”.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
JUDY Official Trailer (2019) Renée Zellweger, Judy Garland Movie HD

Entertainment

New film coming in English

For Renee Zellweger, getting under her skin was like falling in love.

Reuters/MDB

Sport / Other Sports
Tennis Australian Open 2020

Tennis

Nadal turns his focus to Thiem at Open

Nadal is looking no further ahead than the challenge posed by Thiem.

Agency

Local cricket

Cricket

Cricket is back on Majorca

Breaking news: Balearic Cup to be played on the island

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 28 January 2020
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