News of the day 20 July 2022
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MS Europa 2

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Find out which ships are in port today

The MS Europa 2 will be in port today.

Ashlee Caliz

Scooter rider in court in Palma, Mallorca

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Drunk scooter rider fined for causing an accident in Palma

He was knocked unconscious when he fell off the scooter.

Andrew Ede

Mechanic in a garage in Mallorca

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More than six months to pay all taxes in the Balearics

It takes 197 days to meet annual tax obligations (direct and indirect taxes).

Andrew Ede

The migrants were intercepted this morning.

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Over 30 illegal immigrants caught in the Balearics

41 small boats have been intercepted this year so far.

Humphrey Carter

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Spain may ask British tourists for proof of holiday cash: report

The financial requirements go even further, as visitors must have €900 minimum (£766.94), together with two other forms of proof: a return or onward ticket and evidence of accommodation.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Latest headlines

Chinese company plans four billion euro investment in Spain

The battery “giga-factory” in Navalmoral de la Mata in the central-western region of Extremadura, will require 2.5 billion euros in investment and could create as many as 3,000 jobs, the statement said.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Latest headlines

The party is over at Airbnb homes in Mallorca

"It developed into a bedrock community policy to support our hosts and their neighbours," the San Francisco-headquartered firm said.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Former Mexican beauty queen and Romanian boyfriend detained for wine theft

Latest headlines

Million-dollar Spanish wine thieves caught after European chase

One "unique" 19th-century vintage bottle worth 310,000 euros was stolen.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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Beauty Queen held after 1.7 million euro wine theft in Spain

Police investigators believe the woman, a 29-year-old Mexican, who according to Spanish daily El Pais had competed in a beauty pageant in her homeland, distracted El Atrio waiters by ordering room service from the Michelin-starred restaurant after its kitchen had closed.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Celebs
Halifax Town's Jamie Allen joining Love Island in Mallorca.

Celebs

Striker leaves club to join 'Love Island'

Viewers may be impressed but Halifax Town is not.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Hotels
Playa de Palma, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Last-minute reservations causing overbooking in Mallorca

High demand and booking conditions that didn't apply prior to the pandemic are factors.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Beaches

Beaches

Hidden gems; Our beach of the day

There is only a small beach bar

Sarah Forge

Holiday / Travelling
Weather / Temperatures
Cala Tuent in Escorca, Mallorca

Temperatures

Wednesday's weather in Mallorca

There's now a forecast for 41C in central areas at the weekend.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Food and drink / Food and drink
Frankie's is inspired by the famous Californian diners, the kitchen is open every day from 9.30am to 11.30pm

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Enjoy the best American cuisine at Frankie's

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of an authentic American diner.

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