Etiqueta 'Majorca'
Potatoes are a key export for Majorca, especially to the UK.

Business

Government placing emphasis on increased export sales

Potato exports increased by more than 30% to 8.6 million, suggesting that the UK referendum result has had no impact.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter28/11/2016 00:00

Albufera, one of the most important centres for birdwatching in Majorca.

Wildlife

A close encounter at Albufera

It is such an important place for breeding birds and passage migrants and it must be preserved so that future generations may enjoy the splendour of all the magnificent wildlife in Majorca.

Michael Montier28/11/2016 00:00

The regional government is determined to give workers in whichever sector greater job security.

Employment

33% of job contracts contravene the law

The employment minister stressed that most companies stick to the rules but observed that there is still too much non-compliance.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter28/11/2016 00:00

Majorca

What's on in Majorca: 28 November-4 December

Montuiri's partridge fair this weekend with its odd partridge decoy contest. The circus comes to town with the Circo Alegria starting its season in Palma on Friday and there being circus acts to accompany the switching-on of the Christmas lights on Friday. Lluc's Christmas fair is this weekend. Santa Ponsa's Christmas market starts on Monday. And there is a jazz season - Alternatilla - which features concerts across the island and some important names in contemporary jazz.

Andrew Ede27/11/2016 00:00

K-tuin. Its Palma store reckons sales were up by 70%.

Retail

Technology goods the stars of Black Friday

Black Friday discounts will still be available in many shops tomorrow (Sunday).

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/11/2016 00:00

Comment

Property still booming

It appears that the whole world wants to move to Majorca and buy a home.

Jason Moore25/11/2016 00:00

Comment

A Majorcan Black Friday

I have a novel idea for shopkeepers in Majorca: why not have a Black Friday sales period during the summer months?

Jason Moore23/11/2016 00:00

Servicios Técnicos Portuarios is one of the main shipyards in Palma.

Nautical

Full order books for Palma's boat maintenance industry

Such is the demand that boats are being booked in a year in advance for maintenance work.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter21/11/2016 00:00

Tui senior management gathered in Gran Canaria at the weekend; Sebastian Ebel in the centre.

Tourism

Tui forecasting 2017 record tourism season

With hotels in Majorca and the Balearics said to already be full for July to August, Tui is increasing sales for the spring and autumn.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter21/11/2016 00:00

Banner denouncing violence towards women at the Council of Majorca.

Society

Council and town halls combining to fight gender violence

On Friday (25 November) - the UN's International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - there will be a wide programme of activities.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter19/11/2016 00:00

Mancor's fair is one of this week's highlights.

Majorca

What's on in Majorca: 21-27 November

The mushroom season in Majorca is the excuse for Mancor de la Vall's Fira de l'Esclatasang, which starts on Friday with a non-fungal demons' fire-run. "Nouveau" in a Majorcan style is recognised in the wine town of Santa Maria. Rice is the theme of Sa Pobla's autumn fair, and the 26th Es Refugi Christmas charity market is at Palma's La Misericordia from Thursday.

Andrew Ede19/11/2016 00:00

Comment

Spain’s domestic violence problem

Spain really has got to get a grip with the problem of domestic violence.

Humphrey Carter18/11/2016 00:00

Minute's silence at the offices of the national government's delegation to the Balearics.

Crime

Government vows to keep fighting against gender violence

Since 1996, when there was a record number of murders, Majorca has not registered as bloody a year as this.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter17/11/2016 00:00

Desalination production will continue throughout the year.

Environment

Drought plan to put onus on town halls to have reserve water supply

Among measures in the government's drought plan is the increased use of recycled water for agriculture and golf courses.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter17/11/2016 00:00

An award for the coveted black pig prizes at Inca's Dijous Bo.

Fairs and fiestas

A "splendid day" for Dijous Bo

Good weather brought out a record number of visitors to the Inca fair.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter17/11/2016 00:00

There is land that could be built on in Majorca, but there are restrictions.

Construction

Town halls' federation warns against "mindless" urban development

The federation disputes the claim that the rising price of property is because of a lack of land that can be developed.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter16/11/2016 00:00

At the International Golf Travel Market today.

Golf

Majorca's hole in one at golf travel market

The International Golf Travel Market continued at Son Termes today and all of the stands from across the globe were a hive of activity.

Humphrey Carter16/11/2016 00:00

The pilgrimage to Randa on Saturday.

Religion

The ecumenical pilgrimage to Randa

The 33rd ecumenical pilgrimage was held last Saturday at the Monastery of Cura at Randa with the sun and surroundings adding to the occasion.

Jill Carter15/11/2016 00:00

Victor Dengra Coll playing for Taurus.

Rugby

Weekend's rugby

Pollensa provided a picturesque backdrop for the rugby day last Saturday, hosted by Union RC.

Lynda Demangeat15/11/2016 00:00

Majorca is hosting the 2016 International Golf Travel Market.

Golf

The golfing world gathers in Majorca

This year, a record number of tour operators, travel agencies and carriers are participating in the event which runs until 17 November.

Humphrey Carter14/11/2016 00:00