Nautical
A British classic with a long history in Palma
Shemara has a long and colourful history which clearly underlines her pedigree.
Health
Palma council needs your help in battle against the tiger mosquito
In 80% of cases the tiger mosquito is to be found in private areas, such as homes.
Transport
Increase in Palma public transport use
Both bus and metro use were up in Palma, the former having increased by 2.7% and the underground by a mere 0.2%.
Tourism
Balearic airports had their best ever August
Passenger numbers at Palma's Son Sant Joan airport were up to 3.7 million.
Retail
No shopping centre for Palma’s old port
The new president of the Balearic Ports Authority has calmed the nerves of the small retail sector by ruling out a new commercial centre.
Fiestas
People's participation in Palma's Sebastian fiestas
The fiestas have been criticised in recent years, and so participation is seen as one way of restoring affection for them.
Crime
60-year-old man dies in fight over park bench
German woman has been arrested by the National Police and is being held in custody
Nautical
The Balearics are cruising
These figures, all showing upward trends, confirm that growth in Spain’s yachting industry is in line with international markets and the expansion of the national economy.
Tennis
Palma will become a city of global tennis legends next month
The tournament, which will run from 8 to 11 October at the newly renovated Palma Sport and Tennis Club is going to feature some of the greatest players in tennis history
Refugees
Mixed reaction to Palma’s desire to help EU migrant crisis
“Obviously, we want people to be safe but these problems can’t be solved overnight."
Terraces
Proceedings against Palma terraces have fallen by a half
85 per cent of Bulletin digital readers do not want the terraces along the Born removed by the council.
Sport
Tim Henman to play in Palma tournament next month
Carlos Moya, Pat Cash, Henri Leconte and Sergi Bruguera are also taking part.
Tourism
“This is a total nightmare, we’ve been ripped off, our holiday’s ruined...”
British sisters caught in the holiday rental trap, company does nothing.Balearic government’s consumer affairs department admits this is “just the tip of the iceberg.”
Refugees
Podemos wants Palma to become a refuge city
The refugee crisis requires an “urgent response”.
Fisheries
Palma’s fishermen want to sell their fish
"The first ones who have to live from fishing are the fishermen. We want to sell fish."
Eco-tax
Palma wants to expand Can Pere Antoni beach with eco-tax cash
“But in the short to medium term we will be able to roll out projects that will help to shape the future of the waterfront”.
- New setback for Britons travelling to Mallorca from Sunday, September 1
- Britons changing Mallorca holiday plans because of new EU entry scheme
- Record holiday season? Tell that to the Mallorca bars and restaurants whose takings have nosedived
- Rave on a plane from Liverpool to the Balearics
- Mallorca hoteliers laughing all the way to the bank this summer
Comment
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“If Palma is to become a winter holiday destination the shops need to be open...”
Jason Moore15/09/2015 00:00