Tourism
Alcudia to undergo a major facelift
A four-year project, in four phases, that will transform the whole of Bellevue into four-star accommodation.
Tourism
Religious tourism as an all-year tourism product for Majorca
The pool of tourists attracted by religious tourism contributes an average spend of 200 euros per person per day.
Transport
Dogs allowed on more Palma buses
Other Spanish cities are apparently following Palma’s example in allowing dogs on buses.
Taxes and Catalonia: the past week in the Bulletin
Catalonia, taxes (of a different variety for once) and golf. These were some of the themes from last week in The Bulletin.
Environment
A ten-year battle to protect our oceans comes to Majorca
"Plastic doesn’t sound very sexy, but it is an extremely important threat to our present and, more importantly, our future and it effects our daily lives on a huge scale."
Terrorism
Paris terror: Solidarity from the Balearics
Voicing her own support for the French people, President Armengol said that terrorists "will not defeat democracy".
Tourism
British journalists on fam trip to Palma
The British market is Palma's third most important following the German and Spanish markets.
Weather
Majorca's Indian summer will continue into December
Gili points out that no record has been set as Majorca has, in the past, had Novembers that have been warmer and drier than the current one.
Refugees
Refugee hostel will be ready by the end of November
The hostel is regional government property and has 53 places in 23 rooms which "could be increased with supplementary beds if this were to prove to be necessary".
Transport
Coastal towns look to stop traffic chaos next summer
The ultimate objective is to arrive at a balance between environmental considerations, each town hall's regulations and safe access to beaches and coves.
Transport
Driver dies after car is hit by train
Eyewitnesses apparently told police that the protective barriers across the level crossing were raised.
Taxation
Income tax increases will apply to this year
On income tax, the increases apply only to those earning 70,000 euros or more.
Society
Balearics is top spot for UK residents
50% of UK foreign residents are in Alicante, Malaga and the Balearics.
Charity
Briton to swim from Minorca to the mainland for charity
British endurance swimmer Anna Wardley, 40, has announced the Official Charity Partners for her Balearic Swim Challenge at an event held at Palma Aquarium.
Majorca rugby
Tough win for El Toro RC against Bahia RC
An unseasonally warm and sunny afternoon saw El Toro RC welcome Bahia RC to Son Caliu for their first home match of this season's Senior League.
Tourist tax
Guests at Lluc monastery will also have to pay the tourist tax
Monastery accommodation will, according to the tourism ministry, be classified as being equivalent to a hostel.
Military
British army support ship in Palma
The Hartland Point, has been moored in Palma for the past few days after having taken part in the NATO Exercise Trident Juncture 2015 in the Mediterranean.
Tourism
Town hall wants to make Palma the "Mediterranean's tourism capital"
Palma's mayor, José Hila, said today that he would very much like Palma to seek to consolidate itself as a city tourist destination throughout the whole year.
Environment
Manacor-Arta Green Way in a bad way
Users of this way are complaining of filth, animal excrement, dried-out vegetation, trees that are untended and graffiti at some of the stations.
- Katy Perry under investigation for Balearic video
- “Someone in power needs to make it clear to the UK and Germany that Mallorca wants tourists”
- New setback for Britons flying to Spain
- Famous Balearics town votes against banning tourists
- New setback for Britons travelling to Mallorca from Sunday, September 1
Comment
Winter blues
"If expats travelled more, then there would be more winter flights..."
Jason Moore09/11/2015 00:00