Transport
Mayor of Palma wants more winter flights
The Bulletin has been campaigning for two years for more winter flight connections to and from the UK...
Sport
“Sport is going to be the key for winter tourism”
Humphrey Carter talks to leading hotelier and businessman Mikael Landström, whose sports club is hosting this week’s ATP Legends Cup.
Entertainment
Oliver Stone at public symposium next week
The director of films such as Born On The Fourth Of July, JFK and Natural Born Killers will be at the cinema to participate in a symposium about Platoon.
Entertainment
Darth Vader film to have exclusive screening
The festival takes place between 10 and 16 November and, in addition to the Cabotá-Bestard film, there will be many new films that will be shown.
Fairs
Artisan craft market week in Palma
The initiative is one with the full backing of the associations for artisans and businesses.
Technology
Virtual assistants start work at airport
The very latest technology is being used to help passengers.
Business
Young entrepreneur winner to visit Silicon Valley
“I hope that your projects become a reality. We need entrepreneurs and we need jobs.”
Tennis
Win VIP tickets to see the Legends Cup in Palma
Tim Henman and Pat Cash will be among those taking part in the tournament from 8-11 October in Palma.
Palma
Opposition on Palma city council warns of travel chaos
“Let’s hope it will be ok and that everything is programmed so that the local police and the department of transport can ensure that there isn’t chaos.”
Tourism
Groundbreaking tourism conference in Palma on Friday
Palma’s Es Baluard Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art will be the location for the first ever international conference on tourism innovation.
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.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh move to scrap new tourist registration scheme in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
Comment
Open all hours
“If Palma is to become a winter holiday destination the shops need to be open...”
Jason Moore15/09/2015 00:00