News of the day 28 January 2025
News / Latest headlines
Cyclist in Mallorca who was hit by a car that didn't stop

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German pro cyclists injured in Mallorca incident; and "a miracle" that a Palma cyclist is alive

Serious injuries suffered by some of the cyclists; and Guillermo Bordoy was left unconscious after being hit by a car.

Andrew Ede

Payment at a till at a Mallorca cafe

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Customer self-payment coming to Mallorca's restaurants

Staff shortages are forcing bars and restaurants to consider their payment methods.

Andrew Ede

The Guardia Civil has mounted a masssive operation in Calvia.

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Massive Mallorca manhunt for two armed criminals

In the early hours of the morning, together with the other criminals, one of whom is unaccounted for, they held up a games arcade at gunpoint.

Humphrey CarterJuan P. Martínez

Tom Cruise on the island. Photo: Joan Llado.

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Hollywood A-listers will be hit by massive Spanish property tax in Mallorca

"A dream property non residents from outside the EU could become a nightmare...."

Jason Moore

Gordon Ramsay to open Europe’s first Hell’s Kitchen in the Balearics.

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Gordon Ramsay opens in the Balearics

Ramsay has said he is ‘very excited to bring Hell’s Kitchen to Ibiza this summer season’ and has highlighted the island’s ‘incredible energy’, as well as ‘its lively nightlife and world-class cuisine.

Humphrey Carter

Spain under pressure to raise spending.

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Anti-military feeling in Spain could mean a battle ahead with Trump

Spain could have to raise defence spending to five percent of GDP

Jason Moore

The raccoon population is growing in Mallorca.

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Mallorca raccoon invasion

Control of the raccoon in the Serra de Tramuntana, in Mallorca, has been intensified with the acquisition of 150 cages and 85 photo-detection cameras and the reinforcement of the field team with a full-time person and a vehicle.

Humphrey Carter

Eyewitness account: My neighbour goes on the rampage and destroys Mallorca flat sparking panic

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Eyewitness account video: My neighbour goes on the rampage and destroys Mallorca flat sparking panic

I was confronted with police and ambulances arriving, groups of people at each end of my street and in the middle a chap emptying his attic flat onto the street below.

Humphrey Carter

News / Celebs
Rafa Nadal with his new car in Mallorca.

Celebs

New car proves a winner for Rafa Nadal

Rafa Nadal decided to call time on his sporting career last November with the Davis Cup Finals 2024.

Humphrey Carter

Stephen Gately, who caused a sensation in the pop world in 1999 when he announced he was gay, died while on holiday in Mallorca in 2009, aged 33

Celebs

Nineties boy band who lost a member in Mallorca get candid in ‘atypical’ documentary

Band member Stephen Gately, who caused a sensation in the pop world in 1999 when he announced he was gay, died while on holiday in Andratx, Mallorca in 2009, aged 33.

Humphrey CarterHanna Rantala

Robbie Williams takes to the high seas with TUI.

Celebs

Robbie Williams cruise ship heading for Mallorca

The new cruise ship will be making regular visits to Palma this year.

Humphrey Carter

News / Did you know
Tea

welfare

Unearth the Mysterious tea Infusion with Cancer-Fighting Potential and Fat-Burning Secrets

Unlike everyday teas consumed purely for their taste, this mysterious blend offers a balance of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals credited with shielding cells from damage.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Mandarina

healthy eating

Unlock Surprising Citrus Secrets: Transform Everyday Routines with Aromatic Peels and Refreshing Brews

The idea behind these fragrant pouches is simple but effective: as the dried peel releases its oils slowly, the air becomes scented without resorting to chemical sprays.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cold days

Tips

Crack the Triple-Layer dress Code: A Nordic-Inspired Secret to Conquering the cold

While some regions in Spain might be better known for mild or Mediterranean climates, recent years have shown that winter can be anything but gentle

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Holiday / Lifestyle
Hailing from Switzerland, he’s looking for his next challenge on a 30m+ sail yacht

Crew focus in Mallorca

From land to sea: How Fabian Baud turned his sailing dream into reality

This week we talk to Swiss deckhand Fabian Baud shares his unique journey into yachting, from single-handedly sailing the Mediterranean to pursuing his dream of working on 30m+ sail yachts and crossing the Atlantic.

Erica Lay

Holiday / Hotels
Hotel Formentor in Pollensa, Mallorca

Hotels

Pollensa to block the building of Hotel Formentor luxury villas

There is to be a moratorium on Formentor building licences.

Andrew Ede

Weather / Latest news
Cycling in winter in Mallorca

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Wednesday weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Wednesday, January 29.

Andrew Ede

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