News of the day 22 June 2023
News / Latest headlines
Marga Prohens, leader of the Partido Popular in the Balearics

Latest headlines

Fiestas and lack of agreement delay formation of new Balearic government

The investiture of Marga Prohens as president may well now be on July 7.

Andrew Ede

Yasmine of the Sea off Puerto Portals.

Latest headlines

Qatari “royal superyacht” off Mallorca

The 80 metre Yasmine of the Sea is listed at number 186 in the world rankings for largest yachts

Humphrey Carter

Iago Negueruela, the Balearics acting tourism minister

Latest headlines

Almost 700 million euros of tourist tax revenue since 2016

Estimate for 2023 is now higher than had originally been forecast.

Andrew Ede

New App to help control mosquitoes.

Latest headlines

Risk of mosquito-borne diseases rising in Europe - health agency

“If you get bitten, notify!”is the slogan chosen by the Ministry of Health to launch the new“Mosquito Alert” project in Mallorca.

Humphrey CarterReuters

Puerto Pollensa, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Briton drowns in Puerto Pollensa

According to those close to the scene, the deceased's partner alerted the authorities.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
The Titan submersible operated by OceanGate Expeditions

Comment

The Titan Five

All the same, what joy is there in visiting a graveyard under the sea where countless lives were lost?

Anna Nicholas

British tourists on the beach

Comment

Magalluf flatlines

Repeat visitors not coming back because they claim Magalluf is now boring and bars are reporting a flat season so far

Humphrey Carter

On the Formentor road, personnel have been there to tell drivers about the restrictions

Comment

Careful with those collaborators and informers

BBC podcast called Tailenders have compiled a brief list of words which they maintain are only used in connection with cricket.

Andrew Ede

News / Celebs
Ronaldo and family on holiday.

Celebs

Looks like Ronaldo is back in Mallorca

The 38-year-old is now taking in a well-earned break.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Travelling
The Costa Diadema is in Palma today

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

There is just one cruise ship scheduled to dock in Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Holiday / Attractions
Cap Rocat Festival 2023

Attractions

Cap Rocat Festival consolidates its position as the “beacon of opera in the Mediterranean”

International artists of “recognised prestige” in opera and classical music will come together this summer in a musical event.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporterNacho Jimenez

Weather / Latest news
Temperatures for Sant Joan Eve in Mallorca

Latest news

Friday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, June 23, Sant Joan Eve.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Living / Schools
IBDP Graduation 2023 at the Academy School

Schools

School news from the Academy International School

End of the school year with graduation, school trips, concerts and more.

The Academy International School

Living / Paperwork
Pensioners walking by the port

Paperwork

Strategic financial planning for Spain

Every family is different. Your strategic financial planning must be carefully designed for you.

Cathal Rochford, Partner Blevins Franks

Living / Living
International Day against drugs abuse in Palma

Living

“People first: stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention”

The 26th of June is a day set aside since 1987 for the celebration against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

Revd. Ishaneus Gusha

Sport / Other Sports
Stefanos Tsitsipas at the ATP 250 Mallorca Championships

Other Sports

Tsitsipas will defend his Mallorca tennis title

The ATP 250 Mallorca Championships start on Saturday.

Andrew Ede

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