News of the day 18 October 2021
News / Latest headlines
Empty taxi rank in Es Forti, Palma.

Latest headlines

Lack of taxis in Palma

“There is a lack of licenses in proportion to demand and something must be done to make sure the needs of residents are met."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Police at Visit Mallorca Estadi concert, Palma.

Latest headlines

Huge Police presence at big events in Mallorca

Police Headquarters want to avoid a repeat of what happened a few months ago when images of drunken kids lying on the floor at a concert at the bullring went viral.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cumbre Vieja volcano continues to erupt in Spain

Latest headlines

No end in sight to volcanic eruption on Spain's La Palma - Canaries president

There were 42 seismic tremors on the island on Sunday.

Reuters

Crying space in Madrid to raise awareness about mental health

International

Spain's 'Crying Room' seeks to banish mental health taboo

The project aims to remove the stigma that exists in society about mental health, crying and seeking help.

Reuters

The SAR Mesana arriving in Palma port with migrants.

Latest headlines

Migrant boats flooding into the Balearic Islands

Another 6 pateras with 66 people onboard were spotted in the early hours of Monday morning.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The beautiful Christina O.

Latest headlines

Your Crowning moment....a 7 day cruise for 650,000 euros

The aft main deck has an outdoor pool with a minotaur-themed mosaic floor that rises at the push of a button to become a dance floor.

Jason Moore

Carrer Punta Ballena, Magalluf.

Latest headlines

Brits facing jail for alleged drug trafficking in Magalluf

One defendant has denied drug trafficking, claiming he was just a customer and 2 others refused to answer the prosecution's questions.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Protecting the forests and mountains in Mallorca

More than 12,000 hectares of public forests and mountains in the Balearic Islands are protected.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Powell was one of America's foremost Black figures for decades.

International

Former U.S. Secretary of State Powell dies of COVID-19 complications

Powell was one of America's foremost Black figures for decades.

Reuters

Rubbish Collectors & Street Cleaners at meeting.

Latest headlines

Rubbish collection strike called off

Negotiations between the rubbish collectors, employers and City Councils will continue at the end of October.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Police officers

Comment

Security in the spotlight

“Is it too much to ask the Home Office to provide a police officer to protect Members of Parliament....”

Jason Moore

Holiday / Lifestyle
Rafael Llinàs teaching adults about bees.

Lifestyle

It's all about the bees!

“The aim is to raise awareness about the environmental problem of the progressive disappearance of pollinators..”

Wendy Urquhart

Weather / Latest news
Playa d'Alcudia, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for October 18

It's raining one minute sunny the next, keep up to date with what the weather is like all over Mallorca via our live webcams, just click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Mallorca Weather Forecast for Tuesday

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for October 19

Keep up to date with the weather all over Mallorca via our live webcams, just click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Other Sports
RCD Mallorca in Anoeta

Football

La Liga talking points

Talking points from Spanish La Liga.

Reuters

Forward thinking swim teachers don’t just teach swimming.

Other Sports

The Worrying Statistics on Water Safety

James Parrack's view on this worrying trend.

James Parrack

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