News of the day 15 October 2021
News / Latest headlines
Police investigating attempted kidnap in Palma.

Latest headlines

Police release description of Palma kidnapper

Police are sifting through CCTV to determine which route the suspect took in the hope that he took his balaclava off and can be identified.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Young woman being vaccinated.

Latest headlines

More under 40's getting vaccinated in Mallorca

"The requirement of a Covid Certificate to enter discos could be one of the reasons.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Joan Francesc Carbonell.

Latest headlines

Binissalem grieves for teenager

Many of Joan’s friends and family have published tributes to him on social media networks.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The current inflationary trend gripping Spain - and many countries worldwide - is dangerous

International

Spanish PM Sanchez calls current inflationary trend 'dangerous'

The current inflationary trend gripping Spain - and many countries worldwide - is dangerous.

Reuters

El Corte Ingles Supermarket, Palma.

Latest headlines

Prices soaring in the Balearic Islands

In September, the cost of food rose by 1.9% and non-alcoholic beverages went up by 5.7%.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The claw-back bill originally envisaged skimming some 2.6 billion euros off the companies' earnings.

International

Spain plans 'additions' to controversial power bill claw-back law

The claw-back bill originally envisaged skimming some 2.6 billion euros off the companies' earnings.

Reuters

Presentation for autumn fairs in Inca, Mallorca

Latest headlines

"New normality" for Inca's fairs

The first fair is over the weekend of October 23-24.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Pablo Pais, a volunteer of NGO World Central Kitchen

International

Celebrity chef's group feeds the hungry on Spain's eruption-hit La Palma

The non-profit started cooking 200 meals a day early in the eruption.

Reuters

Work in Cala Ratjada, Mallorca following Storm Gloria

Latest headlines

Court annuls fine for Cala Ratjada promenade work

Capdepera town hall was fined for apparently unauthorised work on the promenade.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cala Rajada had many visitors

Latest headlines

Now it’s “tourismphobia”, the movie

What happened this week in the tourism sector?

Andrew Ede

Hotel pool, Mallorca

International

Confirmed - cheaper tests for English travellers from October 24

Will encourage "people to book holidays with confidence," says transport secretary Grant Shapps.

Reuters

The logo of the Zara store is seen in a mall at Vina del Mar

International

Zara owner to charge for paper bags in Spanish stores in push for reuse

The bags will be charged in shops across all its brands, including Zara and Massimo Dutti.

Reuters

Poverty in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Poverty in the Balearics far worse than a year ago

Some 266,000 impoverished people at risk of social exclusion.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

VIVA | New 94m hybrid-powered Feadship superyacht

Latest headlines

Eco-friendly super yacht visits Mallorca

The owner’s “less is more” philosophy has influenced every aspect of the design inside and out, with an abundance of clean lines.

Malorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Stabbed in church.

International

British MP stabbed to death in church

"Horrific and deeply shocking news. Thinking of David, his family and his staff," said the leader of the opposition Labour Party, Keir Starmer.

Reuters

Cumbre Vieja volcano continues to erupt in Spain

Latest headlines

German couple take refuge on boat as volcano threatens their Spanish home

Although the lava has not yet engulfed their home they believe it's just a matter of time.

Reuters

Testing in Menorca

Coronavirus news

100,000 cases - Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday, October 15

Over 100,000 cases have now been recorded since the start of the pandemic.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

National Police Officers in Son Forteza, Palma.

Latest headlines

Fear at fever pitch after attempted kidnap in Palma

National Police Headquarters has appealed for calm and want to reassure parents that there is no indication that a pervert is trying to take children by force in Palma.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Squid Game.

International

Entertainment news round-up

A Banksy picture which was half sliced by a shredder concealed in its frame when it was sold at auction fetched 18.6 million pounds ($25.4 million)

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
“I would say that gridlock on the roads is one of the biggest problems on Mallorca”

Comment

Road blues

“I would say that gridlock on the roads is one of the biggest problems on Mallorca”

Jason Moore

As tour operators and airlines plan 2022, it appears the focus is going east

Majorca tourism

Mallorca facing a battle

As tour operators and airlines plan 2022, it appears the focus is going east.

Humphrey Carter

Brexit in Northern Ireland

Comment

Finally, EU softens its stance

This week Donald Trelford talks about when Brexit will be completed, Sally Rooney, William McIlvanney and Ian Rankin.

Donald Trelford

Do you agree with our columnist Frank Leavers?

Comment

I'm a man - I'm supposed to be annoying!

Do you agree with our columnist Frank Leavers?

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
Anemone in Sa Dragonera - Mathias Günther

Lifestyle

Autumn events with Save the Med

Stay tuned for all the details which will be published on www.sadragonera.org and @xarxadragonerablava on Instagram very soon!

Save the med

Painting from La Nit de l’Art, Ses Salines.

Lifestyle

Ses Salines holds first Nit de l'Art

Live music and performances will be staged in Plaza Mayor, Les Escolles Velles and Plaza de San Bartomeu in Ses Salines.

Wendy Urquhart

nordic walking la victoria alcudia

Lifestyle

Why We walk

Simon Kenion explains why you should walk in Mallorca

Simon Kenion Shears

What's on / Films
VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE - Official Trailer (HD)

Films

Films in English for Friday 15 until Thursday 21 October

Find out what superheroe movie is back! If you haven't seen the James Bond film it is still showing this week.

Christina Buchet

What's on / Coming soon
Challenge Mallorca 2019: Challenge Women

Coming soon

What's On Friday 15 and Saturday 16 October

Be advised Paguera and Puerto Alcudia are hosting their sporting events and roads make be closed so alternative routes maybe needed so plan ahead.

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
Weather Forecast for Saturday

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for October 16

The weather in Mallorca is a bit unsettled again this weekend, keep up to date with what it's like all over the island via our live webcams, just click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Real Mallorca
The Anoeta stadium in beautiful San Sebastian.

Real Mallorca

Mallorca coach signs contract extension

Monro Bryce's thoughts on RCD Mallorca's upcoming challenge against Real Sociedad.

Monro Bryce

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