News of the day 21 March 2024
News / Latest headlines
Montport development in Puerto Andratx, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Balearic government to approve an amnesty that will legalise some 25,000 properties

Opposition parties say they will take the government to court. The amnesty "sends out a message that anyone can do what they want".

Andrew Ede

Bus in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Alcudia bus passengers' overcrowding and scheduling concerns

"The buses are full. And we're not even yet in the high season."

Andrew Ede

Villa Miralmar in Palma, Mallorca, which has been demolished

Latest headlines

A 100-year-old house in Palma is no more

Villa Miralmar in Genova has been demolished.

Andrew Ede

The swimming pool has to be demolished of owners face heavy fines.

Latest headlines

Celebrity owners forced to demolish their swimming pool in Mallorca

The dispute over the swimming pool has been raging for years.

Humphrey Carter

Killer whales continue to pose a threat to vessels.

Latest headlines

Yacht crews sailing to Palma warned over whale attacks

After four years and hundreds of incidents, researchers remain puzzled why orcas, also known as killer whales, continue to ram boats.

Humphrey Carter

Spanish National Police

Latest headlines

Nine arrested for human trafficking offences, leaders held in Spain

West Midlands Police and the Policia Nacional in Spain work together in a lengthy, detailed and meticulous investigation.

British Embassy Madrid

Margaret Whittaker OBE with her award

Latest headlines

Son Amar owner is Business Woman of the Year

The award was created to recognise women who have achieved significant accomplishments in their career, honouring inspiring innovators and visionaries, at a prestigious event held in London.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporterSlimming World

News / Celebs
Holiday / Lifestyle

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Thursday, March 21

Some connections could break down under the weight of too much responsibility or from a lack of reciprocity

MDB Digital

Holiday / Hotels
Passengers at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca

Hotels

A "sharp" decrease in Mallorca Easter flights, but the number of open hotels is higher than ever

The decrease in the number of flights has to do with airlines' summer schedules.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Travelling
Check passports are in order.

Travelling

British tourists warned to renew passports before April 11 to avoid extra costs

The new fees include those newly applying or renewing their passport.

Humphrey Carter

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

There are only ferries and merchant ships docking in Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Holiday / Attractions
Palm Sunday at Palma's Cathedral

Attractions

Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday

This weekend starts the Easter processions in Palma and run all week long. Also Palmanyola and Santa Margalida will hold fairs over the weekend and plenty of music and an Easter Family event in Santa Ponsa.

Andrew Ede

ONE LIFE Official Trailer (2023)

Attractions

'One Life', the film about the Holocaust hero with Anthony Hopkins showing in Palma

Also new this week to the big screen are: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and Club Zero.

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
Sunny March weather in Palma, Mallorca

Latest news

Friday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, March 22.

Andrew Ede

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