News of the day 16 October 2021
News / Latest headlines
José Hila, the mayor of Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Just like old times: the week in Mallorca

Mallorca was transformed into a film set; "saturation" returned to Palma; and mayors were potentially in the money.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Patera in Formentera

Latest headlines

Migrant boat intercepted in Formentera

The patera was spotted in Caló de Sant Agusti in Formentera.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

We are not amused!!

International

A right Cock-Up!

"Fibreglass replica cost 8,000 euros...."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

EuroMillions tickets

International

Record £184m jackpot won

The EuroMillions jackpot has been won by a French ticket-holder.

Sky news

The CDC plans to issue new rules soon on contact tracing for international air travelers.

International

U.S. to lift restrictions Nov 8 for vaccinated foreign travelers

The CDC plans to issue new rules soon on contact tracing for international air travelers.

Reuters

Passengers arriving at Palma Airport.

Latest headlines

Balearic air and sea activity recovering fast

"The movement of planes and passengers between Mahón and Ibiza is spectacular.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Johnson said Britain had lost a fine public servant and a much-loved friend and colleague

International

UK PM Johnson visits church where lawmaker was stabbed to death

Johnson said Britain had lost a fine public servant and a much-loved friend and colleague.

Reuters

How did it come into being?

Latest headlines

The mystery of Son Serra de Marina

Have you ever been to Son Serra de Marina?

Andrew Ede

'The Squid Game'

Latest headlines

Teachers advise parents not to let minors watch 'The Squid Game'

"We fear that the success of 'The Squid Game' could provoke possible episodes of violence.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Marine biologist Enrique Ostale could not believe his eyes when he saw the enormous sunfish.

International

Record 2-tonne sunfish found off the coast of Ceuta

Marine biologist Enrique Ostale could not believe his eyes when he saw the enormous sunfish.

Reuters

Astilleros Cabanellas has been in Puerto Pollensa since 1959

Latest headlines

Puerto Pollensa’s shipyard to fight on

Astilleros Cabanellas has been in Puerto Pollensa since 1959.

Andrew Ede

From Tuesday to Saturday next week, the bay of Alcudia will be full of jet skis.

Latest headlines

World jet ski competition comes to Can Picafort

From Tuesday to Saturday next week, the bay of Alcudia will be full of jet skis.

Andrew Ede

Director of the Balearic anticorruption office, Jaume Far

Latest headlines

Complaints received by the anticorruption office have shot up

The office has yet to start processing 110 complaints that have been lodged with it.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

France's ambassador to Spain, Jean-Michel Casa

Majorca tourism

France's ambassador on Mallorca's increasing popularity among the French

The French consulate calculates that there has been 25% growth in French tourism this year.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The National Police responded quickly.

Latest headlines

Drug shooting in Mallorca

Rapid intervention of the National Police prevented him from being lynched.

The 700 actre Son Bunyola estate.

Majorca tourism

"Sir Richard is finally seeing his Mallorcan dream come true"

Jon Brown, managing director at Virgin Limited Edition, has been checking on progress at the Son Bunyola estate.

Humphrey Carter

News / Comment
“Higher prices and a poor summer season, not a good combination...”

Comment

Higher prices

“Higher prices and a poor summer season, not a good combination...”

Jason Moore

Getting Spaniards back to work after the pandemic is going to prove hard graft

Comment

Spanish love home working

Getting Spaniards back to work after the pandemic is going to prove hard graft.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
The farmed lubina was nicely done and worth a 10.

Lifestyle

Fishing for lunch in central Palma

Thumbs up or thumbs down? What does our Bulletin food expert have to say about this restaurant in the centre of Palma?

Andrew Valente

Buñuelos fritos.

Lifestyle

It's donut time in Mallorca!

Many years ago, boys went door to door serenading girls they knew and gave them buñuelos to celebrate their virginity.

Wendy Urquhart

What's on / Coming soon
Zafiro IRONMAN 70.3 Alcúdia-Mallorca 2020

Coming soon

What's On Saturday 16 October

Plenty going on today across the island. Just be advised of road closures for some of the sporting events taking place in Paguera and Puerto Alcudia.

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
Playa de Palma, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for October 17

The weather in Mallorca is changing by the minute 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
Edition of 16 October 2021
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