News of the day 14 September 2023
News / Latest headlines
Bar owners in Coll d'en Rebassa (Palma, Mallorca)

Latest headlines

Palma bars "drowning" because of increased water bills

None of them restaurants, but they are being charged as if they were.

Andrew Ede

Olive oil on a Mallorca supermarket shelf

Latest headlines

'Liquid gold' in Mallorca continuing to shoot up in price

In general terms, the price of food and drink has risen more than 10% in a year.

Andrew Ede

A dimoni (not the one who assaulted the Son Rapinya band) tries to steal a peasant girl's bag, while another helps her to 'defend' herself amidst laughter.

Latest headlines

The 'dimonis' of Santa Margalida will undergo a breathalyser test to attend La Beata

The Town Hall will take security measures for the 2024 edition to avoid "uncivic behaviour".

MDB Digital

Majorca tourism

The excess tourism decree to be given a new name

According to Bauzá, the so-called decree of excesses has been a failure and "to change this negative vision" it will become responsible tourism.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Chinese politician Li Xi in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

What was a leading Chinese politician doing in Mallorca?

Li Xi's plane landed in Palma on Thursday afternoon.

Andrew Ede

News / Comment
Foreign property market

Comment

Garage costs more than a house in Palma

“60 percent of property deals this year were to Germans. When Germany sneezes, Mallorca gets a cold”

Jason Moore

In Mallorca had a heat wave earlier this July

Comment

Climate change is real, and we're running out of time

There appears to be a movement across the western world by right-wing politicians to belittle climate change, why?

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Thursday, September 14

This new moon can be particularly useful for business and finance, health and wellness, and creative or innovative work

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Technology

Stay informed 'On-the-Go': Getting a direct link to the MDB website on your phone home screen

In this digital age, smartphones have become our primary source of information and communication.

Ashlee Caliz

Holiday / Travelling
Imserso holidaymakers in Menorca

Majorca tourism

Concern about a blow to Mallorca tourism over the low season

A delay to the Imserso programme. But its benefits are in any event limited.

Andrew Ede

Costa Diadema cruise ship

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

The Costa Diadema is the only cruise ship scheduled to visit Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Holiday / Attractions
Embrace tranquility at Gran Folies Beach Club: Your Mediterranean retreat awaits

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Discover Paradise by the Sea: Beach Club Gran Folies in Mallorca

Where Mediterranean serenity meets culinary excellence, luxury relaxation abounds, and every moment is an unforgettable escape on the shores of Cala Llamp.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Attractions

7 things to do at Christmas in Mallorca

Spending Christmas in Mallorca can be a delightful experience.

Ashlee Caliz

Weather / Latest news
Sport / Real Mallorca
Muriqi scored twice for Kosovo

Real Mallorca

La Liga action returns this weekend

September is a tough month for Real Mallorca as we face the most demanding sections of the La Liga calendar.

Monro Bryce

The Mallorcans / News
¡The Mallorcans! Marina Planas and Casa Planas

The Mallorcans

Casa Planas: Palma’s cultural centre with history

Around three million photos and negatives as well as around 18,000 postcards are stored in the archive of the Casa Planas cultural centre in the Es Fortí district of Palma.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporterCarina Gross

Edition of 8 September 2023
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