Tourism
Branson "delighted" to be back in Majorca
Branson’s privately owned collection of award-winning luxury hotels and retreats, Virgin Limited Edition, is excited by the prospect of relaunching the project.
Fairs and Fiestas
Majorca's traditional Christmas Eve chant: the Sibil-la
Here is a list of times when it will feature in this evening's Matins services.
Emergencies
Leading Partido Popular politician injured in road accident
Both Isern and his wife were knocked off the bike and hit the tarmac heavily.
Transport
Palma airport busy at Christmas
The busiest days at Palma are scheduled to be 2 and 3 January.
Soller
Emergency plan to tackle dirty Soller streets
The problem is attributed to the fact that workers have been having so many days off.
Tourism
All-inclusive offer at its lowest for ten years
Alternatives to all-inclusive are more profitable for the hotels.
Police
Festive period traffic controls in Calvia and across Majorca
On the roads the Guardia Civil Traffic department has mounted its annual crackdown on people driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or both.
Magalluf, black payments and an election: the past week in Majorca
Yet another new look for Magalluf, an apparent drought and an end to black payments for property. Some of the themes over the past week in The Bulletin.
Northern News Spotlight
Pedestrianisation work halted, claims ex-Pollensa mayor
Cifre accepts that work is, however, progressing somewhat slowly.
Retail
Open-air shopping centre planned for heart of Palma
This initiative is aimed at taking on the large retailers and is projected to start in spring next year.
Northern News Spotlight
Top Tory donor to open 60 million Pollensa estate to the public
The estate was sold by its previous British owner earlier this year to a top Conservative Party donor James Lupton for an estimated 56 million pounds.
Society
Red Cross providing basic assistance in Palma centre this Christmas
The Cruz Roja (Red Cross) will be running its campaign "City Volunteers" from 21 December to 5 January.
Retail
Retail centre growth in Majorca well below national average
Since October 2002, which is when Festival Park opened, there has been no new centre of this type.
Weather
A warm and dry Christmas forecast for Majorca
Winter is expected to be slightly warmer than usual with rainfalls on a par with those for a benchmark period from 1981 to 2010.
Transport
Briton flying high in Majorca
Balearic Helicopters has entered in to a joint venture with the highly experienced and prestigious Whizzard Helicopters which is based in Welshpool.
Magalluf
Armengol calls for more private sector involvement in Magalluf
"Longer seasons, more stable employment and more sustainable tourism that reduces the impact on the environment."
Entertainment
"I Am Your Father" nominated for a Goya
I Am Your Father is one of five nominations with a Balearic connection.
Health
Three-quarters of Balearic adults are dissatisfied with body image
The health authorities on the islands should promote healthy eating and regular physical exercise.
Politics
Political parties warned: Do not raise taxes after election
Addressing her remarks towards Balearic candidates standing for Congress and Senate, Planas stressed that businesses “can grow without taxes being raised on families or business”.
Tourism
Palma takes off as city destination for Europeans
“Eighty-five per cent of existing housing stock - a total of 48 hotels - is of the highest category."
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