Etiqueta 'Majorca'
A quiet enough drink at Palma airport. However, it's when people have had rather too much ...

Transport

Balearic parliament calls for end to drunkenness on planes

The focus for the moment is on flights to and from the UK and the government intends to work with the UK authorities and airlines.

Humphrey Carter29/09/2016 00:00

The supplements with added steroids were being sold to the UK and Germany.

Crime

German couple arrested over sale of anabolic steroids

The investigation started last year after two people were taken into hospital suffering liver damage as a result of consuming steroids.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter27/09/2016 00:00

Well, even if the Brits might find things more expensive in 2017, there are the other nationalities.

Tourism

Britons paying 25% more for Majorca in 2017

The combination of an increase in hotel rates and the weak pound could cost Majorca dearly next summer.

Humphrey Carter27/09/2016 00:00

This was the second instance of the landing of illegal immigrants in the space of a few days.

Police

Ten illegal immigrants found in Santanyi

Ten illegal immigrants were picked up in Santanyi, where there have been four landings by immigrants since 2014.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter27/09/2016 00:00

Balearic representatives at last year's World Travel Market, including Palma mayor José Hila and tourism minister Biel Barceló.

Tourism

Hotel occupancy in October set to increase

The hoteliers federation believes that any impact of the UK referendum result will on tourist spending rather than bookings.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/09/2016 00:00

The mad miller, one of S'Estol Rei en Jaume, the bigheads who will be at Alcudia town's fair on Saturday afternoon (around 16.30). This photo taken in the spring when the group appeared in Puerto Alcudia.

Majorca

What's on in Majorca: 26 September-2 October

Autumn's here and so are Majorca's fairs. This coming week there are fairs in Alaro, Alcudia, Esporles and Llucmajor. There is also a major fair of different types of music at various locations in Palma from Wednesday. Santa Ponsa's Oktoberfest starts on Thursday. And Cala Ratjada's fireworks display, postponed from the summer fiestas, is on Wednesday.

Andrew Ede25/09/2016 00:00

At least some people can enjoy the Majorca rain.

Weather

Another day of heavy rain in Majorca

In Puerto Pollensa, 39.6 litres per square metre fell.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter24/09/2016 00:00

Weather

The latest storm misses much of Majorca

The rain affected some southern and central areas of Majorca. Elsewhere, there was little or no rain.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter23/09/2016 00:00

The Guardia Civil picked up illegal immigrants on the Llucmajor coast.

Police

Illegal immigrants detained in Cala Pi, Llucmajor

The illegal immigrants will be sent to the immigration detention centre and then returned to Algeria.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter23/09/2016 00:00

The crashed car was not obviously visible from the motorway.

Emergencies

Nephew of mayor of Consell killed in Alcampo car crash

Given the darkness, no one apparently witnessed the accident. The vehicle was not found until after daybreak because it was hidden in the deep ditch.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter22/09/2016 00:00

President Armengol warned against there being anti-tourist messages.

Tourism

Armengol calls for a "realistic" response to increased tourist numbers

The president stressed that the government is committed to regulating rentals. Not every property being rented to tourists will continue to be.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter20/09/2016 00:00

It rained in Palma today, and the city was full of wet visitors.

Weather

A deluge at last but not everywhere in Majorca

An electric storm led to the closure of some beaches in Calvia; Santa Ponsa was one.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter20/09/2016 00:00

On Saturday, hundreds of cyclists paid tribute to Biel Llull.

Majorca

Turning off water and another road tragedy: the week in Majorca

The water crisis meant that beach showers were being turned off. Palma's mayor insisted there was no tourist "saturation". Jaume Matas had struck a deal. And a drunk driver ended a father's life.

Andrew Ede18/09/2016 00:00

Dan Marsh.

Cycling

"Cycling is now taking over from golf in Majorca"

The sector is growing so fast. Never mind the fact that it is in the blood of the locals; Majorca is becoming the destination for cycling tourism and training camps.

Humphrey Carter17/09/2016 00:00

Nordic walking is another activity in Majorca that is increasingly popular with European tourists.

Hiking

300,000 hikers coming to Majorca in the low season

This type of tourism is of great interest because it is respectful of the environment and contributes to a lessening of the impact of seasonality.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter17/09/2016 00:00

The minute's silence held for Biel Llull.

Crime

A minute’s silence in remembrance of killed policeman

Six cyclists have lost their lives so far this year. As far as the national government delegation is concerned, that is six too many.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter16/09/2016 00:00

The Three Peak Challenge in the Tramuntana is a further reason for servicemen to come to Majorca.

Society

From the world's battlefields to the beaches of Majorca

Two groups of British servicemen and women who have been wounded on active service will be arriving on the island with their partners for a week’s holiday.

Humphrey Carter10/09/2016 00:00

Geoff Dominy.

Environment

Taking responsibility for Majorca's environment

"We need to be taking more responsibility for the environment we live in, not blaming tourists. We need them."

Humphrey Carter10/09/2016 00:00