An anti-bullfighting protest in Mallorca.
An anti-bullfighting protest in Mallorca.
Mass anti-bullfighting protest in Mallorca
The NGO also cites a study carried out between 2021 and 2022 by the Ministry of Culture in which a “vast majority” of people in the Balearics said they did not attend bullfights.
A man walking his dogs on a leash in Palma.
A man walking his dogs on a leash in Palma.
Protest against the "exploitation" of carriage horses in Palma
"They have the horses working all morning without even giving them water..."
The perfect way to celebrate and share the love of the pets in your life in Mallorca
The Bulletin talks to Carmen López - from psychiatrist specialising in mental health to multilingual pet portraitist based in Palma.
Carmen López at work in her studio in Palma.
Carmen López at work in her studio in Palma.
Most Mallorcans absolutely adore their animals
Most Mallorcans absolutely adore their animals.
Spain abolishes national bullfighting award in cultural shift
Opposition to bullfighting is growing.
Excess passengers on a horse carriage reported in Palma
The rules stipulate a maximum of five passengers per carriage.
Palma declared a ‘bullfighting city’ again
According to the Constitutional Court and Law 18/2013, bullfighting is considered culture.
New law for pet owners comes into force on Friday in Mallorca
Dog owners will be prohibited from leaving them alone for more than 24 hours.
Spain's Pamplona bull-running fiesta back with a bang after Covid ban
Animal rights groups want it banned for good.
Spain's animal rights bill targets zoos and pet shops but not bullfighting
The draft law would also prohibit wild animals in circuses and the killing of pets.
New call for an end to horse carriages following Alcudia accident
Replacing the horse-drawn carriages with electric carriages would mean that "all parties will win out".
Palma carriage drivers complain of harassment and racism
The carriage drivers say that the horses are in good condition.
Animal welfare
Animal-rights campaigner to run for Palma election
Guillermo Amengual has been a constant critic of the current town hall administration.
Animal welfare
Legal action planned over Galatzo goat cull
According to a lawyer who specialises in animal rights, there was a lack of transparency regarding the cull which contravened European and Spanish laws.
Animal welfare
Galatzo goat cull was requested by the town hall
"When an invasive species increases in an uncontrolled way, it attacks the ecosystem and jeopardises other species."
Animal rights
EU puts an end to bullfighting subsidies in animal rights victory
MEPs approved an amendment that EU money “should not be used for the financing of lethal bullfighting activities”.
Animal welfare
More councils ban bullfights
“We are continuing to gain ground and achieve our aim of banning bullfighting in the Balearics."