Etiqueta 'Palma Majorca'
Air Berlin was once the number one airline in Palma.

Business

Air Berlin Palma employees to lose their jobs

Staff to go in Palma. Ryanair and IAG both express competition concerns about Lufthansa acquisition.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter15/10/2017 00:00

Cala San Vicente, where rentals are said to be a matter of "survival".

Holiday rentals

Aptur concerned about total rentals ban in Palma

While there's a fear of a total ban in Palma, there are also worries about the effect of the legislation in Pollensa, where there is a high dependence on rentals.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter13/10/2017 00:00

The pro-Spain march in Palma yesterday.

Politics

Party atmosphere for pro-Spain march in Palma

"Viva España", "Viva la Constitución", "Viva la Policía Nacional", "Viva la Guardia Civil".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter12/10/2017 00:00

The red beetle was once causing havoc with palm trees in Majorca. There is now far better control.

Environment

Palm tree beetle under control in Palma

The town hall has its trees under control. The greater problem is with trees on private land.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter12/10/2017 00:00

Police calculated that more than 6,000 people took part in the pro-unity rally.

Catalonia crisis

Clashes in Palma during pro-unity demonstration

A woman was injured during the pro-unity rally which called, among other things, for Carles Puigdemont to be sent to prison.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter08/10/2017 00:00

CaixaBank's headquarters in Barcelona.

Catalonia crisis

CaixaBank opts for Valencia after day of Majorca speculation

It had appeared that the bank would opt for Palma, so much so that there were reports yesterday that it had.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter07/10/2017 00:00

The Christmas lights on the Born last year.

Retail

Palma Christmas lights to go on for Black Friday

The town hall believes there would be overcrowding (of people and traffic) if the lights coincided with Black Friday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter06/10/2017 00:00

Carlos Moya in the centre with others ahead of the Legends Cup.

Tennis

ATP Legends Cup to serve up a treat in Palma

The tournament gets under way this morning (Thursday) at the Palma Sport & Tennis Club.

Humphrey Carter04/10/2017 00:00

And things became very ugly in Catalonia yesterday. This was in Lleida.

1-O

Rallies for and against Catalan independence in Palma

There was a pro-referendum rally on Friday and an anti-referendum demonstration yesterday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter01/10/2017 00:00

An elderly woman was dragged under a dustcart.

Emergencies

Woman serious after being knocked down by a dustcart

A 71-year-old woman was knocked down by a dustcart and dragged some fifteen metres yesterday morning.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter30/09/2017 00:00

The King and Queen together with Melià top management and politicians.

Tourism

Tourist tax differences overshadow grand Palacio opening

Gabriel Escarrer Julià called on the government to show greater rigour and consensus in tackling issues such as holiday rentals and tourismphobia.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/09/2017 00:00

Police in Majorca and Asturias as well as charities coordinated efforts.

Crime

Couple arrested for extortion and forcing a young woman into prostitution

The case, staggeringly enough, started in 2009, when the young woman concerned became friendly with another woman in Palma.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/09/2017 00:00

Animal rights groups have long sought an end to horse carriages in Palma.

Animal welfare

Animal rights group demanding an end to Palma horse carriages

"Up to now absolutely nothing has changed and the horses have suffered another summer of exploitation."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter25/09/2017 00:00

An idea of what the opera house might have looked like.

Corruption

Matas in court for opera house trial

In February 2007, Jaume Matas reached a verbal agreement with the architect for a 1.2 million euros contract to present a draft project.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter25/09/2017 00:00

An empty blue zone under the watchful eye of an ORA inspector.

Transport

Town hall says day without cars was "normal"

No cars in the blue zones, but there were queues for the underground car parks.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter22/09/2017 00:00

Endavant telling Rajoy he's not welcome; makes a change from tourists anyway.

Politics

Demonstration against Rajoy in Palma today

Another and far bigger demonstration in support of the Catalonia referendum is due to take place on Friday next week.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter22/09/2017 00:00

María Dolores de Cospedal with Biel Company yesterday.

Anti-tourism

Palma rejects PP call for anti-tourism condemnation

"Who can be against condemning any violent action, vandalism or phobic demonstration against the interests of the Balearics?"

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter22/09/2017 00:00

Marga Duran, leader of the PP at Palma town hall.

Anti-tourism

PP in Palma urging condemnation of anti-tourism acts

"Attacks against tourists should be condemned in a clear and forceful manner."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter19/09/2017 00:00