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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Society
From Juno Beach to Majorca
"A few years back, there did seem to be a bit of apathy towards the armed forces. However, over the past few years, on Remembrance Day, we have noticed the number of the general public coming out to support us grow significantly."
Sport
Third world championship for Lorenzo
Lorenzo led from the first to final lap in winning the championship ahead of Italian Valentino Rossi.
Wiggins and WTM: the past week in the Bulletin
The World Travel Market, more on the tourist tax, Sir Bradley Wiggins, golf and some sad news. These all featured last week in The Bulletin.
Northern News Spotlight
The neglected museum of Muro
The director of the museum, Joana Maria Palou, describes the museum as an "open wound".
Society
Government ministers in march against gender violence
Feminist movements in Spain claim that gender violence should be considered as a form a terrorism.
Magalluf
The Magalluf metamorphosis continues as season ends
The second phase of work on the Magalluf Avenue and the creation of a tourist and commercial street will lead to it becoming an area of restricted traffic.
Cycling
Council of Majorca to bring “order” to cycling routes
This initiative was agreed upon at a meeting of the committee for cyclist road safety, at which the necessity to update signage for cycling routes was identified.
Crime
Balearic crime rate falls
The national government delegate to the Balearics, Teresa Palmer, described the trend as “positive”.
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- Sunday weather in Mallorca - Feeling some effect from Storm Jana
Comment
Winter blues
"If expats travelled more, then there would be more winter flights..."
Jason Moore09/11/2015 00:00