News of the day 18 May 2022
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Three-month scheme for fuel discount in Spain

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Petrol stations not being paid for 20 cent per litre discount

The discount on a litre of fuel is in force until the end of June.

Andrew Ede

Police at the scene of an accident in Palma, Mallorca

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Man dies in Palma workplace accident

Emergency services were called around 11pm on Tuesday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Terraces in Soller, Mallorca

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Soller clamping down on bar terrace occupation of the public way

Special permits to extend terrace space no longer apply.

Andrew Ede

Sant Llorenç, Mallorca, where the square has been renewed following the flood disaster

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Sant Llorenç tribute to flood disaster solidarity

Thirteen people lost their lives on October 9, 2018.

Andrew Ede

The monkey pox virus,

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Portugal and Spain on alert for monkeypox, Britain raises the alarm

None of the eight suspected cases in Spain has been confirmed yet, the Spanish Health Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.

Jason Moore

Celebrating the launch of Valiant Lady with all the crew.

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Branson splashes out at launch of cruise ship which will be frequent Mallorca visitor

"It was great fun celebrating with the team and getting onboard for the Mermaiden voyage..."

Jason Moore

Mallorca continues with the highest number of new cases.

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Covid figures for Wednesday

34 people have died rom Covid in the past week

Humphrey Carter

Spanish government is set to pass a law offering three days of menstrual leave a month for workers

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In Europe's first, Spain aims to introduce paid menstrual leave

"We must guarantee that it is the women who decide what happens to their own bodies."

Reuters

Sunbathers on the beach during a warm spring day

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Spain braced for the hottest May in two decades

32 degrees Centigrade is top temperature in Mallorca today

Jason Moore

Bus in Palma, Mallorca knocks over a lamppost

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Palma bus knocks lamppost over

The bus had apparently stopped where it wouldn't normally stop.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Celebs
Holiday / Lifestyle
Plastic Free Balearics

Lifestyle

The Plastic Free Balearics certification eliminates more than 16,000kg of plastic

The Balearic Islands is the autonomous community that generates the most waste per capita in Spain.

Save the Med Foundation

Weather / Temperatures
Cala Mondragó, Mallorca

Temperatures

Wednesday's weather in Mallorca

The Binissalem weather station is turning out the highest temperatures and is currently forecasting 38C for Monday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Other Sports
Rafa Nadal says he will never leave Mallorca.

Other Sports

Rafa Nadal says he will never leave Mallorca

Nadal thrives on the peace and quiet he enjoys at home in Manacor.

Humphrey Carter

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