Weather
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Taxation
Call for Europe-wide cut in "tourist" VAT rates
Hotel and hospitality organisations are advocating a five per cent rate.
Police
Costa d'en Blanes street lights vandalised
Calvia police have reported more people for flouting mask-wearing regulations.
Property
Branson estate extension approved
Sir Richard told the Majorca Daily Bulletin he wants to build the most luxurious hotel in the Mediterranean.
Crime
Massive drug bust
An investigation was launched after a tip off that Bulgarian drug traffickers were using Majorca as their base.
Environment
Special Port Plan amendment
“This modification will allow the existing public space to be expanded by almost 1,000 square meters, which will open the city to the sea,” according to Councillor Truyol.
Politics
Government agrees to Covid-19 Audit
"This Government would be willing to submit to it because it trusts in its management," said President Armengol.
Property
Branson's Super Luxury Hotel
Sir Richard told the Majorca Daily Bulletin that he wants to build the most luxurious hotel in the Mediterranean on his 251 hectare estate.
State of alarm
Survey finds effective management of emotions during lockdown
Reconciling work and family life was more of an issue than usual during the lockdown.
Health
Germany tightens restrictions as infections soar
Fines of at least 50 euros will be imposed on anyone who gives false ID information at bars and restaurants in Germany.
Weather
Another storm coming
The storm is expected to hit the islands around noon and last at least until 18:00.
Magalluf
Closure of Punta Ballena establishments extended
Playa de Palma and Magalluf streets were effectively closed in July.
Coronavirus
Son Llàtzer will be able to increase number of ICU beds
More nurses are being recruited at Son Llàtzer Hospital.
Coronavirus
Palma one of 63 municipalities where mobility restrictions could apply
Criteria for mobility restrictions have been set for municipalities with more than 100,000 inhabitants.
Law
Disposable plastic products legislation delayed until March
The state of alarm has caused the delay to the legislation coming into force.
Coronavirus
New restrictions for the municipality of Ibiza
There won't expressly be a restriction on mobility in Ibiza.
History
Juan Luis Vives, a professor at Oxford
He was introduced to the court of Henry VIII as a counsellor to and compatriot and friend of Catherine of Aragon, and he was to tutor Princess Mary.
Fairs and fiestas
Look to the Rainbow
It has just been announced that this years Dijous Bo, the largest, busiest and most popular fiesta on the entire island, has been cancelled.
Fairs and fiestas
How to create a tradition
During the next few weeks we will bring you a series of articles regarding fiestas and traditions that haved occured during September and how they came to be in different villages in Majorca.
Food & Wine
Pomegranate: the greatest autumn fruit
The removal of pomegranate seeds is one of those culinary jobs that can be messy.
Practical Parenting
When I grow up!
What did you want to be when you grew up? How has that worked out for you?
Viewpoint
Neglecting Minorca
Minorca should have come out of coronavirus lockdown earlier than Majorca and Ibiza, but it didn't.
Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter