News of the day 13 February 2020
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CineCiutat presents a campaign to save the cinema

Entertainment

Campaign launched to save CineCiutat

Apart from being extremely popular for screening films in their original version, CineCiutat, which depends on the daily dedication of 20 volunteers, has become the headquarters for a number of major film festivals and events in Majorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Work has been carried out on the plane.

Heritage

A piece of aviation history in Palma

It is hoped that the plane will eventually be moved to a special hangar.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The conference will be held in Portals Nous.

Event

Conference for hotels specialising in cycling tourism

Majorca will host the first conference of ten in total that are planned in different parts of Spain.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Blue skies have returned

Weather

Good Morning from Majorca

Blue skies and sunshine in most places.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

One of the marijuana greenhouses.

Police

Marijuana "expert" arrested in drugs operation

Raids led to the discovery of highly sophisticated marijuana production facilities.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

How many hire cars can Majorca sustain?

Car rental

El Pi wanting a limit on the number of vehicles for rent

A study is needed into how many rental vehicles can be coped with.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Farmers' protest outside Palma town hall on Wednesday.

Agriculture

Farmers demanding that Palma slaughterhouse is a public service

The sustainability of the slaughterhouse is threatened because of financial losses.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Antonio Oliver, Head of Son Espases Microbiology Laboratory with a PCR machine.

Health

Son Espases Coronavirus Kits

Son Espases will receive coronavirus rapid detection either today or tomorrow which will enable them to test for the disease here on the Island

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Line 15 to Playa de Palma is one of the routes that's changed

Transport

Palma Bus Protest

Palma residents plan EMT bus protest over route changes

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cruise ships in Palma

Health

Italian Man Evacuated From Cruise Ship Near Minorca

Italian Man Evacuted From Cruise Ship Near Minorca

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Exterior view of the Courthouse in Via Germany.

Courts

Palma Lawyer Jailed

A Palma lawyer has been jailed for four-months for a crime of misappropriation of funds.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

BBC production The Mallorca Files

Entertainment

Majorca hits Japanese TV

Millions of viewers in Japan are now enjoying the first series.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Doctor Javier Arranz

Health

'Flu is more of a problem than coronavirus

He noted that the mortality index for coronavirus is low.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia

Royal Family

Spanish Royal Family photos

A series of new portraits of the Spanish Royal Family cause a sensation on social media websites.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Ducklings in Palma

Wildlife

Palma's new residents

It's a wonderful sight first thing in the morning.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Rafael Nadal relaxing in Majorca

Sport

Trump takes a shine to Rafa

President Trump Invites Rafa Nadal To Dinner.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The flower market at the Sant Francesc Hotel.

Fiestas

Preparing for Valentine's Day

Flowers, chef creations with flower ingredients, heart-shaped balloons for Valentine's Day.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Red Cross was there to provide assistance.

Police

Thirteen illegal immigrants detained in Cabrera

The 112 emergency service was called by one of the thirteen.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Love & War, which will be in Palma again this summer.

Nautical

Legendary Australian boat taking part in Palma regatta

Love & War has been victorious in the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Train overcrowding is a common complaint.

Transport

Delays caused by broken-down train

The rail operator says there were delays on Thursday morning "of some ten minutes".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Briton with coronavirus at Son Espases seems to now be clear of it.

Health

Briton tests negative for coronavirus in Palma

The Briton who had tested positive is showing clear signs of having recovered from coronavirus.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Tourism

Booze rulings

“The Balearic government should have introduced booze rulings across the islands”.

Jason Moore

Viewpoint

Spanish coffee break ban

Popping out of work for a quick coffee or a fag break could come at a price.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
Sonic The Hedgehog (2020) - New Official Trailer - Paramount Pictures

What's on

New film coming in English

This week's new release in English, trailer and interview online.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The 10-rated tortilla was one of the best ever

The Restaurant Review

Holly’s: Go lightly and you’ll adore it

This restaurant managed to chalk up three 10s.

Andrew Valente

Sofrito is a key ingredient in many Spanish dishes

Food & Wine

Taste is what really counts

Spanish cooks have a number of culinary tricks tucked into their apron that allow them to add a great deal of extra flavour to their dishes.

Andrew Valente

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