News of the day 3 January 2025
News / Latest headlines
Coffin of ex-president Francesc Antich at Balearic Government headquarters in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Former Balearic president Francesc Antich dies aged 66

He was the first socialist president of the Balearics.

Andrew Ede

Estate agent window in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Up to a third of rentals in Mallorca are rooms

The average price for a room would be what is paid for a whole apartment in much of Spain.

Andrew Ede

Buying a property in exchange for a Golden Visa.

Latest headlines

Blow for Britons as Spain set to abolish Golden Visa

The Senate vetoed the initiative to abolish the Golden Visa Programme

Jason Moore

Mallorca news that hit the headlines from December 27 to January 2.

Week In Review

Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca

Mallorca news that hit the headlines from December 27 to January 2.

Andrew Ede

Latest headlines

Balearic holiday sales boom expected for 'Sunshine Saturday'

Jet2holidays has launched its largest-ever campaign for the peak booking period.

MDB Digital

Spain achieved an all-time record in international tourism during the first 11 months of 2024, with more than 88.5 million visitors.

Latest headlines

British and French visited the Balearics most in 2024

The United Kingdom was the country with the highest cumulative expenditure (18.1% of the total).

Humphrey Carter

Labor Minister Yolanda Diaz.

Latest headlines

Spanish government rift over shorter working week breaks into the open

Spain was one of Europe's top economic performers last year, with growth driven by a tourism boom, migration and a strengthening labour market.

MDB Digital

News / Comment
Mallorca is facing plenty of fresh competition this year.

Comment

A challenging year for Mallorca tourism

All of the main tour operators have expanded their holiday footprints.

Humphrey Carter

Gareth Southgate.

Comment

You can’t be serious. Sir Gareth the second!

My loathing started when he missed a vital penalty as a player during the 1996 European soccer championships and then proceeded to cash in on his mistake by making a pizza advertisement.

Jason Moore

Holiday / Lifestyle

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Friday, January 3

A go-with-the-flow attitude is what's needed now, as well as patience for others

MDB Digital

Holiday / Airport
Air traffic control handled the incidents.

Airport

Double flight emergency at Palma airport

The passengers were then attended to by medical teams deployed to the airport.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Travelling

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

The Renaissance is one of the cruise ships in Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Holiday / Attractions
Their Majesties will dock at Moll Vell, having sailed across the seas aboard the ship Rafel Verdera.

Attractions

The Three Kings return to Palma: parade times and route map

The parade will conclude at Plaza Cort, where Their Royal Highnesses will greet children and their families from the Town Hall balcony.

MDB Digital

Weather / Latest news
Settled January weather in Mallorca

Latest news

Saturday weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the fourth of January.

Andrew Ede

Living / Living

Living

Take a look at what's on offer in our Classifieds this week!

Cars, property services, moorings, items for sale, Properties for sale, services etc. - Take a look at what's on offer in this week's classified's!

Cathy Caliz

Living

Mallorca Bulletin Reader Offers

Take a look at what's on offer in our Forthcoming events and offers, including Christmas Bobble Hats and Socks, Pyrex cookware, a trip to Vietnam, a set of chopping boards, a cool bag, pretty bracelets, and much more

Cathy Caliz

Sport / Real Mallorca
Martin Valjent set to leave in June.

Real Mallorca

Cup game takes centre stage for Mallorca

The January transfer window officially opened yesterday (Thursday) and continues until February 3.

Monro Bryce

Edition of 3 January 2025
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