News of the day 5 July 2024
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Latest headlines

Arise Sir Keir, the new Prime Minister

Sunak's party was forecast to only win 131 seats, the worst electoral performance in its history.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Son Banya shanty town in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Police warning to Son Banya drugs clans - The fortification is "a big mistake"

The massive barricade, the police believe, is indicative of the lack of a dominant clan in the shanty town.

Andrew Ede

Frontur figures indicate that the number of tourists claiming to stay with family and friends have more than doubled between 2014 and 2023.

Latest headlines

Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca

These are the stories that made the headlines this week.

Andrew Ede

Britain's Labour Party leader Keir Starmer wins the general election

Latest headlines

Starmer: change starts now

Today power will change hands in a peaceful and orderly manner,

MDB Digital

Real Estate Development Summit Saudi Arabia-Europe in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Palma congress opens up possibilities for Saudi investment in Mallorca

There are also opportunities for investment in Saudi Arabia's megaprojects.

Andrew Ede

A big welcome for easyJet's winter expansion in the Balearics.

Latest headlines

easyJet commits to all-year holidays in the Balearics

Since launching operations in the Balearic Islands more than 25 years ago, easyJet has carried nearly 45 million passengers and has grown to connects the islands to Europe and the UK on 64 routes.

Humphrey Carter

The National Police were called and they arrested the couple.

Latest headlines

Very costly sex on the beach in Mallorca

“I don’t care about your daughters, if they want they can join in”.

Humphrey Carter

Traffic in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Palma has the third worst traffic congestion in Spain

A key factor is the average amount of time that is lost by drivers.

Andrew Ede

News / Comment
Polling station direction sign is seen ahead of general elections

Comment

One rule for them, another for us

Since I’ve lived in Mallorca for two decades, I don’t feel that what’s going on in the UK is my business.

Vicki McLeod

Election not going your way, so have a pop at Magalluf instead.

Comment

Give Magalluf a break, I’ve seen worse in the UK

It’s cheap and easy journalism and at the end of the day, is young people getting drunk on holiday in Maga headline news?

Humphrey Carter

If restaurants want to see a return of some of their clients I would urge them to re-introduce the good old menu of the day.

Comment

When eating out was relatively cheap

"I was rather shocked to read that some people budget 60 euros a head when they go out for dinner or lunch..."

Jason Moore

A new shopping mall will be available at Palma airport like the one in Barcelona

Comment

Mallorca’s summer surge sparks tourism debate

We as a population are not helping the matter. Their next protest will take place in Palma on July 21.

Richie Prior

Tourists seen sitting at a terrace in Puerto Soller

Comment

Rebooting Mallorca: Navigating tourism challenges and future direction

So many serious discussions going on about the future of Mallorca and the direction tourism will take.

Shirley Roberts

News / Celebs
Magic Johnson was spotted training at the Singular gym in Puerto Portals, where he posed for a photo with staff.

Celebs

Magic Johnson training in Mallorca

He is cruising around the Med with Samuel L. Jackson.

MDB Digital

Ant and Dec have been shooting an ad for Tui in Mallorca.

Celebs

Ant and Dec show Britain’s Got Talent in Mallorca

The I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! presenters certainly did not look like they were in a rush to leave the island

Humphrey Carter

Vídeo of Jason Derulo with Jax Jones and Joel Corry breaking the bank.

Celebs

Jax Jones, Joel Corry and Jason Derulo run up 23,000 euros bar bill in the Balearics

Trio pull off a great promotional stunt for their new collaboration.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Friday, July 5

Today can be helpful for reaching career-related goals or improving our financial security

MDB Digital

In 2015 we decided to move ashore and open a restaurant

Ship to Shore in Mallorca

From Ship to Shore: Chef Simon Potter's journey to success in Mallorca

Meet this week English ex Yacht Chef Simon Potter, who moved to Mallorca full time in 2015 with his business partner, ex Chief Stew Maria Giesbrecht.

Erica Lay

Holiday / Travelling
MSC Seaview cruise ship

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

The MSC Seaview is the only cruise ship docking in Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Weather / Latest news
It's going to be a hot one next week in Mallorca.

Latest news

Temperatures to hit 38ºC in Mallorca next week

On Thursday, temperatures could exceed 36 to 38 degrees Celsius in the Balearics.

Humphrey Carter

Colonia Sant Jordi, Mallorca

Latest news

Saturday's weather in Mallorca - Dust cloud forecast

The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the sixth of July.

Andrew Ede

Living / Schools
Year 6 Graduation for 2024 at the Academy International School

Schools

The school year at the Academy School has come to an end!

Congratulations to our Reception 2 and Year 6 students who celebrated their End of Key Stage celebrations.

The Academy International School

Sport / Real Mallorca
Spain play against Germany in the Euro 2024

Real Mallorca

Season ticket sales for Real Mallorca causing some unrest

Sales opened on June 26 until July 17 for existing season ticket holders to renew their seats online.

Monro Bryce

Food and drink / Food and drink

Food and drink

Eating Out in Mallorca: Singular at The Lodge, Sa Pobla

The theme of the meal consisted of 'local' and 'cooking over fire'.

Mia Naprta

Edition of 5 July 2024
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