News of the day 24 September 2021
News / Latest headlines
Students leaving the Covid Hotel in Palma.

Coronavirus news

Covid Hotel case referred to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will decide the legality of the confinement of several young people in a Covid Hotel in Palma.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Carmen Planas, CAEB President; Carmen Serra, Grup Serra President; María Cruz Rivera, CaixaBank Territorial Director, Pep Vicens, Cercle d'Economy President & Company Representatives.

Latest headlines

Registration for Connect'Up 2021 opens on September 27

A new category, called Connect'Up BABI, or Balearic Business Investors begins on January 31 and ends on March 11.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Puigdemont was living in self-imposed exile in Belgium.

International

Catalan separatist leader detained in Sardinia

Puigdemont was living in self-imposed exile in Belgium.

Reuters

The shares of the company were down 1.7% in afternoon trading after the vote

International

Spanish airport operator to lose $1.8 bln in revenues on new COVID-19 regulation

The legal change is set to protect all food, drink and retail businesses whose rental contracts with Aena were active the day Spain went into lockdown.

Reuters

SOS sign at Palma restaurant.

Latest headlines

Government aid approved for businesses and self-employed

18 companies with a tax domicile outside the Balearics and a permanent establishment in the Islands will share 8.5 million euros.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Holiday let accommodation, Menorca

Latest headlines

Council of Minorca urged to allow more holiday rentals

The more difficult it is to register holiday rentals, the more the illegal supply will be created.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The wonderful show of reyes maroto

Majorca tourism

The week in tourism: The wonderful show of Reyes Maroto

Spain’s tourism minister is gaining an unfortunate reputation on account of some of her observations.

Andrew Ede

Cala Millor, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Art and football for extending the season in Cala Millor

Cala Millor's tourist fiestas, cancelled last year, are now under way.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Palau del Consell, Palma.

Latest headlines

Palma's first Architecture Festival opens on November 6

“Palma's architecture, design and heritage goes beyond the historic centre of the city, it can be found in every district..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

National Police at Son Espases Hospital, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Manacor police "justified" in shooting attacker

The lives of a medic and a police officer were considered to have been at risk.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Carrer de Sant Magí, Palma.

Coronavirus news

Anger over extended use of parking space terraces in Palma

“Before there were no terraces, because the pavements are not wide enough, but now the street is almost 100% occupied with tables and chairs..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Airspace above the island remains open apart from two small areas near the eruption site.

International

Iberia, Binter cancel some flights to La Palma due to volcanic ash

Airspace above the island remains open apart from two small areas near the eruption site.

Reuters

Intensive care, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday, September 24

The intensive care Covid occupancy rate is now classified as "low" risk.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
“For the French it’s a question of you win some and you lose some...”

Comment

Viewpoint: Get a grip

“For the French it’s a question of you win some and you lose some...”

Jason Moore

"Chances are that there will be amendment or repeal if there is a change of government."

Comment

Viewpoint: It’s the language - again

"Chances are that there will be amendment or repeal if there is a change of government."

Andrew Ede

Never mind the nationality, feel the acceptable level of quality to qualify as a “premium” tourist.

Comment

The Blog: Never mind the quantity, feel the quantity

Is the premium tourist a remedy to saturation? What do you think?

Andrew Ede

However, do you know what upsets me most about modern life?

Comment

Frank Leavers: As I was saying before i was so rudely interrupted!

Do you know what Frank Leavers finds most annoying about modern life?

Frank Leavers

What do you think?

Comment

Donald Trelford: Spain leads UK on assisted dying

Donald Trelford's thoughts on legalised assisted dying. What do you think?

Donald Trelford

Holiday / Lifestyle
The Mandalorian | Season 2 Official Trailer | Disney+

Lifestyle

‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian’ actor coming to Palma

The event at Café Barroco in Palma offers fans several options: entrance to the talk, the signing of photographs and dinner with a thematic menu.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

FRYDERYK CHOPIN Departure from La Coruna (Spain) - 24 October 2016

Lifestyle

'Fryderyk Chopin' drops anchor in Palma

The 'Fryderyk Chopin' is currently on a training trip in Mediterranean waters and has around 40 young cadets and 8 professional sailors onboard.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Mediterranean slipper lobster is endangered and is protected by law.

Lifestyle

The fascinating world of crustaceans: lobsters, crabs, and prawns

Why is it important to maintain a diverse and healthy crustacean population?

Marilles foundation

Meson Son Caliu

Community

Where to eat out in Mallorca this weekend

Looking for somewhere different to eat? Check our out Restaurant Guide.

Laura Stadler

What's on / Films
Respect | Official Trailer | MGM Studios

Films

Films in English for Friday 24 until Thursday 30 September

Rivoli in Palma and Ocimax Mahon in Minorca have opened their doors today. Find out what films are being released. Also find out when the new James Bond will be showing and where as tickets are now on sale.

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
Porto Petra, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for September 25

Stay up to date with the weather all over the Mallorca via our live webcams, by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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