Etiqueta 'Majorca'
The meeting in Madrid yesterday between the employers' association and the dockworkers' union representatives.

Industrial relations

Dockworkers call off Wednesday strike

The dispute has been over legislative reform that will bring an end to the closed shops operated by workers' stevedore companies at Spain's ports.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter23/05/2017 00:00

German tourists in Playa de Palma.

Tourism

UK, Swedish tourism up; German, French down

The fall in German tourist numbers is mainly among the lower spending part of the market.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter14/05/2017 00:00

Olive trees are obviously affected, but a lot of almond trees have also been infected.

Environment

More than 200 confirmed cases of olive ebola in the Balearics

The regional government hopes to continue with its policy of containment rather than one of eradication.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter11/05/2017 00:00

Martin Freeman, currently filming in Majorca.

Entertainment

Martin Freeman filming in Majorca

Locations for the filming are at Sa Fortalesa in Puerto Pollensa.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter10/05/2017 00:00

Puerto Alcudia. The beach has numerous quality certifications but not the Blue Flag.

Environment

No increase in the number of Blue Flags in the Balearics

For 2017 in Majorca specifically, there will be 32 flags for beaches as well as the fourteen for ports.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter09/05/2017 00:00

An image from the Airbnb website.

Holiday rentals

Airbnb travellers in Majorca up 90% in 2016

Airbnb says that the strong performance shows how Airbnb supports the middle class and how the economy and local communities benefit.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter08/05/2017 00:00

Street drinking parties have been a growing issue for several years in Majorca.

Society

Town halls coming together to deal with fiesta-time drinking parties

The problems caused by the "botellón" and the number of people involved are increasing, especially at fiesta time.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter24/04/2017 00:00

How will Marine Le Pen fare among French citizens in the Balearics?

Elections

French citizens in Majorca voting in presidential election

More than 3,500 French citizens in Majorca and Minorca will vote today in the first round of the French presidential election.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter23/04/2017 00:00

Broadcaster IB3 covered Simon Manley's speech in Palma.

Media

Majorca television reports British ambassador speech

The television broadcaster IB3 was mainly concerned with any impact of Brexit on tourism.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter21/04/2017 00:00

Owners were trying to register apartment holiday rentals.

Holiday rentals

Flood of requests to "regularise" apartment holiday rentals

It would seem that thousands of people turned up at the tourism ministry last week in an attempt to "regularise" their holiday apartments.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter17/04/2017 00:00

The paradise island hides the social problems of poverty and homelessness.

Society

Over 200 people are living on the streets of Majorca

Of this year’s 209, 188 are living on the streets of Palma, while the rest are dotted around the island.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter17/04/2017 00:00

La Fortaleza in Puerto Pollensa, which was Roper's home in The Night Manager.

Entertainment

Majorca recognised as top filming location

The Night Manager was among the television shows and films recognised in the location awards.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter12/04/2017 00:00

Bus passengers are planning on "striking".

Transport

Bus passengers to "go on strike"

"It's an issue of demanding an improvement to the island's public transport, which has many deficiencies".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter09/04/2017 00:00

Lucy Gorman (left) with Inma Benito of the Majorca Hoteliers Federation.

Hotels

Hotelier concern over "hidden" false compensation claims

More than 10,000 claims may have been "hidden" by British tour operators in order not to affect negotiations over hotel places.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/04/2017 00:00

Tiffany Nia Escolano.

Entertainment

"I would not recommend modelling as a career"

Interview with top international Majorcan model, actress, film maker, ballet teacher and fashion designer Tiffany Nia Escolano.

Humphrey Carter02/04/2017 00:00

The likes of Turkey are recovering somewhat.

Tourism

Thomas Cook says tourists are returning to Egypt and Turkey

"After a slow start to the season and a tough year in 2016, we’re seeing early signs that customers are beginning to go back to Turkey and Egypt."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter28/03/2017 00:00