News of the day 8 November 2024
News / Latest headlines
Collapsed bridge in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Three injured after pedestrian bridge collapses in Palma

The bridge was hit by a crane truck's raised boom.

Andrew Ede

Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca

This week more rain, Valencia aid from the Balearics, seaplane flights coming soon, water conservation campaign and finally no more removal of liquids and electronic devies at the security check at Palma airport.

Erica Lay

Construction of subsidised housing in the Balearics

Latest headlines

Housing law makes access to affordable homes in Mallorca difficult

The law needs to be repealed in order to increase the supply of housing and to make it more affordable.

Andrew Ede

United Airlines operate direct flights to Palma during the summer.

Latest headlines

Trump win could boost US tourism to Mallorca

PIMEM has pointed to a possible increase in tourists from the already growing American market due to the strength of the dollar and improved air communications.

Humphrey Carter

The Black Pearl off Palma.

Latest headlines

Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca

The Black Pearl is able to cross the Atlantic powered only by wind energy.

Humphrey Carter

Tourists in Plaça Major in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Ten million euros of tourist tax revenue to fight illegal holiday lets in the Balearics

Two-thirds of projected spending will be for environmental and water projects.

Andrew Ede

News / Comment
Image of British tourists at the airport in Ibiza

Comment

When a fall in tourism is a good thing

The British are doing the right thing and following the new tourist blueprint.

Jason Moore

Aftermath of floods in Spain

Comment

Climate deniers, repent

Denying climate change is not just laughable; it’s dangerous.

Vicki McLeod

Gyms expanding rapildy in Palma.

Comment

Mallorca is using winter to get fit for summer

New gyms are opening at a rapid pace such is the demand.

Humphrey Carter

The Caimari Olive Fair celebrates its 25th anniversary in full swing

Comment

My Balearic bliss

During the month of November there are three main fairs: Dijous Bo in Inca, Olive fair in Caimari and the Mushroom fair in Mancor de la Vall.

Peter Clover

Christmas lights in Soller

Comment

November in Soller: From tourist trails to holiday traditions

The question of the week is when are you putting your Christmas decorations up?

Shirley Roberts

2024 U.S. Presidential Election Night

Comment

The greatest political comeback in modern history

So many are reeling from the huge Trump victory and asking how it all went wrong for the liberals but it’s not too difficult to find the answers.

Anna Nicholas

Los servicios de rescate buscan a cinco desaparecidos en Sant Llorenç des Cardassar

Comment

Flooding in Valencia triggers memories of Sant Llorenç

Despite the forecasts, many people in the Valencia region only received warnings when the rain had already begun and evacuation was not possible for many.

Richie Prior

Holiday / Lifestyle

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Friday, November 8

Today's skies are a bit friendlier than yesterday's cosmic weather

MDB Digital

SD Skin products are pregnancy- and breastfeeding-friendly.

Lifestyle

Beyond Skin Deep: The Real Beauty of Skincare with Stephanie Day

Quick fixes don’t exist when it comes to healthy skin.

Vicki McLeod

Holiday / Travelling
Seabourn Ovation luxury cruise ship

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

The Seabourn Ovation and Emerald Sakara are visiting Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Holiday / Attractions
RED ONE | Official Trailer

Attractions

Films in English from Friday, November 8 across Mallorca

New film this week is the action/comedy Red One with a Christmas theme to it. Also heads up what will be showing over the next three weeks. Tickets are already on sale. See you at the movies!

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
Puerto Pollensa, Mallorca

Latest news

Saturday's weather in Mallorca - Yellow alert for rain

The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the ninth of November.

Andrew Ede

Sport / Real Mallorca
Graeme Le Saux leaves Mallorca’s board after seven years

Real Mallorca

Goal scoring still a problem for Real Mallorca

After another dismal away performance last Friday against Alaves, Mallorca reach match day 13 in eighth place on 18 points.

Monro Bryce

Food and drink / Food and drink

Food and drink

Eating out in Mallorca: Madame Cabra, Magalluf

The menu del dia includes a choice of a main meal and a dessert or coffee, plus a drink of water, wine or beer.

Mia Naprta

London Fair 2024 / News WTM
Jet2 airplane on the tarmack

London Fair 2024

Mallorca is my favourite destination in the world, says Jet2 boss

The Bulletin talks to Steve Heapy at the World Travel Market in London.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 8 November 2024
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