News of the day 14 February 2025
News / Latest headlines
Susanna Sciacovelli said that she was proud of the work carried out and very grateful for the collaboration received from the t

Latest headlines

New Council of Mallorca director of Tourism for Demand and Hospitality

Sciacovelli has expressed her gratitude to the President of the Council, Llorenc Galmés, and to Rodriguez for “the trust placed” in her.

Humphrey Carter

Palma mayor Jaime Martínez at a promotional event in Madrid

Latest headlines

Palma mayor under attack: 100,000 euros for a three-hour promotional party in New York

"An absurdity in the middle of the housing crisis that Palma is experiencing."

Andrew Ede

Bridges to be demolished in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Palma Paseo Marítimo bridges to be demolished next week

Being done at the same time in order to minimise disruption to traffic.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Bulgarian and Spanish army special forces soldiers participate in a military drill, as part of NATO's Steadfast Dart 2025 exerci

Comment

Pay your way on defence or else

“Europe needs to start paying for its own defence. The days of the 7th Cavalry charging to the rescue are over...”

Jason Moore

A man walking his three dogs in Palma

Comment

Dog Mania: Obsession, disrespect, and the decline of consideration

It still saddens me for example to see such a beautiful little reserve like La Gola in Puerto Pollensa, strewn with dog faeces on the paths and in the grass areas.

Neville James-Davies

The graffiti is being removed in Palma.

Comment

Full marks to Mallorca for Palma spring clean

“I am pleased to say that in the past two weeks there has been a huge effort thanks to Emaya/Town Hall and no doubt your media poking and the place has changed beyond belief.”

Humphrey Carter

Tourists seen at Palma’s Parc de la Mar by the Cathedral

Comment

The tiresome politics of tourism saturation

By now, we’ve got the message about the blame for all the more tourist accommodation places.

Andrew Ede

News / Did you know
Eye

Did you know

Lutein: The vital vitamin for eye health protection

Regular consumption has been linked to preventing age-related eye conditions, with studies showing particular effectiveness against cataracts and macular degeneration.

MDB Digital

Their expansion in numbers, alongside Ladder Snakes and Montpellier Snakes, is particularly prominent in Ibiza, Formentera, and

Did you know

Horseshoe Snakes thrive in Balearic waters

Sightings of them swimming has led to enhanced protection measures to safeguard native species in Mallorca.

MDB Digital

Holiday / Hotels
Apartment at Bellevue in Alcudia, Mallorca with squatters

Hotels

Security being stepped up to prevent squatting in Mallorca's hotels

The hoteliers federation blames legislation that gives "legitimacy to criminal conduct".

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Travelling
There could be less time for family holiday fun in destinations like Mallorca.

Travelling

Shorter UK school holiday threat to Mallorca

Any move would not only hit hotels but also attractions aimed at families and children.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Attractions
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy | Official Trailer

Attractions

Films in English across Mallorca: Showtimes from Friday, 14 to Thursday, 20 February

This week's new films are Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy and Captain America: Brave New World. Also special screening for Oscar contenders.

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
Sa Calobra, Mallorca

Latest news

Saturday weather in Mallorca

A settled pattern at present.

Andrew Ede

Sport / Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca against Osasuna

Real Mallorca

Another must-win home game on Sunday for Real Mallorca

Although on Monday night we found the net from a penalty converted by an out of touch Muriqi, we are still conceding too many goals.

Monro Bryce

Edition of 14 February 2025
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