News of the day 19 December 2024
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Terrace in Ciutadella, Menorca

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Balearic Government open to a reduction in the working week

But the government stresses the need for caution, as the Balearic economy is "intensive in services".

Andrew Ede

Balearic population growing but at a cost.

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Mallorca home to nearly one million people

The population of Calvià has reached 53,826 inhabitants on 1 January 2024.

Humphrey Carter

Harland & Wolff was founded in 1861.

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Spain's Navantia to buy shipyards of Titanic builder Harland & Wolff

The government said the deal would ensure three ships to transport munitions, spares and supplies to UK aircraft carriers would be built and delivered.

MDB Digital

Airbnb said it always asks hosts to confirm they have permission to rent their places and abide by all local rules.

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UPDATE: Spain probes Airbnb in crackdown on tourism rentals

Other European countries including Italy and Croatia have also taken measures to limit the growth of tourism rentals.

By Inti Landauro

Rail passengers in Palma, Mallorca

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'Free' public transport in the Balearics for the first six months of 2025

The Spanish Government intends to gradually reduce the universality of the funding for free transport.

Andrew Ede

Hugh Elliott outside the Mallorca Bulletin offices in Palma.

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Top Spanish job for former British Ambassador to Spain

Elliott took up the post of Ambassador to Spain and non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary to Andorra in August 2019.

Humphrey Carter

Arrival at court in Mallorca of man accused of murdering his partner

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The 'double life' of the man accused of the Marratxi murder

Sebastián confessed to his girlfriend that he had killed Federico.

Andrew Ede

In terms of cybercrime, 8,609 computer frauds were recorded from January to September, 17.9% more than in 2023.

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Cybercrime threat to the Balearics rises

Crime in Spain - both conventional and cybercrime - has risen by 1.2% up to the third quarter of 2024 compared to last year.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Thursday, December 19

The spirit of goodwill is strong, and we're encouraged to spread warmth and positivity around

MDB Digital

Holiday / Travelling

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

There are only ferries and cargo ships docking in Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Holiday / Attractions
British band Suede will be one of the headline acts at Mallorca Live Festival 2025.

Attractions

British legends Suede to headline Mallorca Live Festival

Top bands from the UK and across the world will rock Mallorca next summer.

Humphrey Carter

Mufasa: The Lion King | Official Trailer

Attractions

Mufasa: The Lion King roars into Mallorca!

This week’s film lineup in English offers something for everyone, with showtimes available through Christmas Eve.

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
December in Palma, Mallorca

Latest news

Friday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, 20 December.

Andrew Ede

Sport / Other Sports
The docuseries will focus on Nadal’s stellar career as well as his life off the court.

Other Sports

Rafa Nadal Netflix documentary

"You will be able to see what my life has been like throughout my career and especially during this last year which has not been easy."

Humphrey Carter

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