News of the day 2 October 2023
News / Latest headlines
An investiture plenary session is held at the Spanish parliament, in Madrid

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Spain's socialists roll dice on Catalan amnesty in bid for power

Amnesty could cover more than 1,400 people

Joan Faus and Belén Carreño

The fire swept through the building in a few minutes.

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Fire burns down a villa in Calvia

The Local Police of Calvia managed to rescue the resident and her three dogs.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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Mallorca weekend temperatures break records

"Hottest start to October for many years..."

Jason Moore

Access restrictions to the Formentor road come to an end

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Access restrictions to the Formentor road come to an end

From now until May 31, motor vehicles will once again be able to drive freely and without time restrictions.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The fire broke out around 5.30 on Sunday afternoon

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Pollensa bakery horror fire - an eye-witness account

Susan Mackay lives almost opposite the Can Xim bakery in Pollensa where there was an horrific fire last Sunday. This is her first-hand account.

Andrew Ede

Mayor held talks with President Prohens.

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Magalluf will no longer be singled out in bad behaviour law

"One on one side of the road you have the law and on the other side you don't."

Jason Moore

Thirteen people died in the fire at the nightclubs

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Spanish city ordered closure of fire-ravaged nightclubs a year ago

The cause of the blaze is still unknown.

Eva Máñez

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Hiker rescued in Escorca spent the night on the edge of a cliff

Throughout the night, the rescue teams searched tirelessly for the lost hiker, locating a small light on a steep wall.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Waiting at the Post Office

Comment

Yes, I’m a pessimist - but in a really positive way!

This innate pessimism is said to be a central part of being British.

Frank Leavers

Tom Daley and his team at Pirates

Comment

"I may be biased but Mallorca has lots of things to brag about"

It’s no wonder that other countries and athletes look at Mallorca as a place to come and train.

Richie Prior

Holiday / Lifestyle
Alex Dilling in the kitchen

Lifestyle

“We’re going to be showcasing something extraordinary in Mallorca...”

The Bulletin talks to British/American chef Alex Dilling, whose London restaurant Hotel Café Royal was the only new London based 2 Michelin star restaurant this year.

Humphrey Carter

The pine processionary caterpillar

Lifestyle

Purging the Pine Tree Pest

Each winter, thousands of silky white nests appear in Mallorca’s fragrant pine population. But, instead of inspiring wonder at what’s soon to emerge, they spark fear for the hordes of pine processionary caterpillars about to descend and wreak havoc on daily life – not least our beloved dogs.

Sarah Forge

Digital nomads includes Mallorca as a favourite destination

Lifestyle

Spain ranks among the top 20 European countries for digital nomads

If you’re an avid coffee drinker, Spain is the 11th cheapest place to purchase a coffee, costing only 1.90 euro

MDB Digial

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Monday, October 2

When it comes to taking care of practical matters, we may need to be mindful of getting distracted or being unrealistic in our approach

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Mallorca is becoming a popular 'Baby Moon' destination

Lifestyle

Mallorca is becoming a popular 'Baby Moon' destination

More and more people are joining the trend of taking one last trip as a couple before they become parents.

MDB Digital

Warming that our waters are suffering

Lifestyle

Effects of a boiling sea

A few weeks after an intense DANA (isolated depression at high levels) and with record temperatures, not only in our waters but also on a global scale, it is time to talk again about the worrying warming that our waters are suffering.

Aniol Esteban

Holiday / Travelling
The Spirit of Adventure is one of the cruise ships visiting Palma today

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

There are three cruise ships scheduled to dock in Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Holiday / Attractions
Magalluf Expanded Literature Festival

Attractions

Mallorca events: What's On from Monday to Thursday

Take a look what's happening near you this first week in October.

Andrew Ede

Weather / Latest news
Weather satellite for Mallorca and the Balearics on 2 October, 2023

Latest news

Tuesday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Tuesday, the third of October.

Andrew Ede

Living / Living
Retirement in Spain

Living

Planning your retirement in Spain

Mallorca remains a popular destination for British retirees and there are so many benefits to living here

Cathal Rochford, Partner Blevins Franks

Food and drink / Food and drink

Food and drink

Happy Taco Day! - Eating out at Primo Taqueria in Santa Catalina

Primo Taqueria offers an authentic slice of Mexican street food culture in Palma.

Mia Naprta

Spinach is so versatile and can be easily added to your favourite pasta recipe

Food and drink

Popeye’s secret weapon

The benefits to adding this vegetable to your diet are numerous and regular consumption of this food will certainly help to contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

Marc Fosh

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