News of the day 6 February 2023
News / Latest headlines

Latest headlines

Find out which ships are in port today

There are no cruise ships visiting Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Balearic moves to limit vehicle numbers.

Latest headlines

Record number of new cars on Balearic roads

328,536 more vehicles on the roads than in 2001.

Humphrey Carter

No more face masks on public transport.

Coronavirus news

Boost for British tourists in the Balearics, face masks off from Tuesday

The use of face masks is recommended in very busy enclosed spaces.

Humphrey Carter

Earthquake in Kahramanmaras

Latest headlines

Update: Turkish earthquake tsunami Balearic threat ruled out: experts

Civil Protection has set up a tsunami signalling system that will be implemented along the Spanish coast.

Humphrey Carter

News / Comment

Comment

Is it "Last Orders" for the British pub?

The landlord of my local pub tells me (It’s called research!) that many pub landlords and managers are seeking to cut the hours that their premises are open to the drinking public.

Frank Leavers

Comment

Troubled waters

Maxwell must rue the day she ever became embroiled in the nefarious affairs of financier and convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.

Anna Nicholas

Holiday / Attractions

Attractions

Mallorca attractions 2023 opening dates

Enjoy some of the best attractions the island has to offer this summer!

Ashlee Caliz

Weather / Latest news
More snow in Mallorca this week.

Latest news

Winter strikes back at the Balearics

Overnight, it will not be as cold as last week.

Humphrey Carter

Weather / Temperatures
Rough seas and waves in Cala Sant Vicenç Mallorca

Temperatures

Tuesday's weather in Mallorca

A lot of weather around - Mallorca forecast and alerts for Tuesday, February 7

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Living / Paperwork

Paperwork

Spanish taxation in 2023

Spain's State budget for 2023 included measures to ease the income tax burden on low earners for 2023 and 2024.

Cathal Rochford, Partner, Blevins Franks

Sport / Real Mallorca
The final score.

Real Mallorca

Mallorca win gruelling physical battle 1-0

This season we have beaten Real Madrid, Villareal, Valencia and Atletico Madrid.

Monro Bryce

Sport / Other Sports
Carlos Cuesta with Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka.

Other Sports

The Mallorcan secret behind Arsenal’s title challenge

Mikel Arteta's right-hand man first played football in Palma.

Humphrey Carter

Food and drink / Food and drink

Food and drink

Cocktail Hour: Brassclub, Passeig de Mallorca

We noted a flyer for live jazz on Sundays, so we decided that we would be back soon to try some more cocktails and enjoy the music.

Mia Naprta

Food and drink

Brownie time

The real beauty of the perfect brownie lies in the fact that it has to be both deliciously rich and surprisingly light.

Marc Fosh

Food and drink

Eating Out in Mallorca: La Vieja, Palma

La Vieja has an urban feel, with some spectacular graffiti...

Mia Naprta

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