Etiqueta 'Majorca'
EasyJet looking to expand in Palma.

Transport

EasyJet announces its first seasonal base in Palma

EasyJet has flown more than 17 million passengers to and from Palma since its operations began in 1997.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter13/04/2016 00:00

Drugs smuggler Howard Marks dies from cancer

Society

Drugs smuggler Howard Marks dies from cancer

Bulletin editor Jason Moore recalls the arrest of Howard Marks at his home in Majorca.

Jason Moore11/04/2016 00:00

Tourism minister Barceló, President Armengol and finance minister Cladera when announcing the tourist tax last year.

Latest headlines

Tax agency "war", tourist VAT and a murder: the week in Majorca

The national tax agency declared war on undeclared property rental income, a national law on IVA (VAT) was added to the tourist tax and there was a particularly unpleasant murder in Cala Millor.

Monitor10/04/2016 00:00

Snow yesterday afternoon on the road to the Puig Major military base.

Weather

April snow in Majorca

The rain fell as snow on the peaks at around 1100 metres.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter09/04/2016 00:00

Balearic home sales soared in February

Property

Balearic home sales soared in February

A total of 1,118 properties were registered as sold in the Balearics.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter08/04/2016 00:00

Representatives of the Binissalem bodegas.

Wine

Binissalem wines will be of high quality this year

"A lot obviously depends on the weather. It was a dry winter but the rains over the past few weeks have been welcome."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/04/2016 00:00

Caimari wants change to Ironman route

Sport

Caimari wants change to Ironman route

The village is "imprisoned" because of Ironman, says Tofol Barceló.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter03/04/2016 00:00

Inma Benito during a meeting with Vicenç Vidal, the Balearic environment minister.

Latest headlines

Quality tourists and parking for beaches: the week in Majorca

An old piece of television footage embarrassed the hoteliers, money was being spent on resorts and there were anxieties about the volume of cars and the availability of parking near beaches.

Monitor03/04/2016 00:00

Playa de Palma, just one resort area where there is a shortage of accommodation.

Property

Holiday rental boom is leaving workers homeless

The areas of Majorca most affected are obvious - the resorts and also the centre of Palma. It is these parts of the island to which workers are most attracted.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter02/04/2016 00:00

Uncontrolled car hire concerns.

Transport

Coach operators concerned about foreign competitors

The FEBT is planning to take the matter up next week with the regional government’s commission for “intrusion”.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter01/04/2016 00:00

Tourism

Now Scotland wants better ties with Majorca

The Scottish authorities would like to have people living here in Majorca making the most of the services and enjoying the delights of what Scotland has to offer.

Humphrey Carter30/03/2016 00:00

Government drafts law for managing Es Trenc nature park

Environment

Government drafts law for managing Es Trenc nature park

The draft legislation is now open to public consultation and it envisages regulations for moorings, chiringuito beach-bars and car parking.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter29/03/2016 00:00

Police corruption investigation looking into alleged favours in Arenal

Police

Police corruption investigation looking into alleged favours in Arenal

The investigating judge, Manuel Penalva, is expected to soon lift the gagging orders that have given the investigations such a high level of secrecy.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter29/03/2016 00:00

Backing the stay vote: Prime Minister David Cameron in the Canary Islands.

EU referendum

Why you should vote in the European referendum

Time is moving on for Britons to have a say in the forthcoming referendum on Britain's EU membership, which will potentially affect everyone's lives in both the UK and overseas.

Peter Newey28/03/2016 00:00

The tourist tax: what we know, what we don’t know

Tourist tax

The tourist tax: what we know, what we don’t know

The tourist tax - its cost, its collection, its use, its support. Plus questions that still need answering.

Andrew Ede28/03/2016 00:00

Heightened National Police presence last week.

Latest headlines

Security, all-inclusives, saturation: the week in Majorca

The attacks in Brussels led to concerns about security in Majorca, the tourist tax was approved and all-inclusives became the target for tourism ministry inspections. These and more in the Majorca Daily Bulletin last week.

Monitor27/03/2016 00:00

Public asked to help fight tax fraud.

Tax

Tax agency launches email anti-fraud system

Anyone making a report of which he or she has evidence of possible fraud is assured that this can be done confidentially.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/03/2016 00:00

British tourists pay 400,000 euros for lost passports

Tourism

British tourists pay 400,000 euros for lost passports

As part of an overall safety campaign, the British Consulate is drawing attention to the impact of the loss of passports.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/03/2016 00:00

Biel Barceló left. Mayor March on the right.

Tourism

31 million euros being invested in Majorca's resorts

The investment is coming from the "bolsa" fund created with revenue for legalising hotel places that needed legalising.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/03/2016 00:00

Thousands witness Blood of Christ procession

Fairs and Fiestas

Thousands witness Blood of Christ procession

Today, Majorca will stage numerous other processions and displays of religious "theatre".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter25/03/2016 00:00