News of the day 27 December 2019
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Works by Catalan artist Modest Cuixart will be on exhibition in Palma

Events

Schedule of exhibitions for 2020 at the Juan March Foundation in Palma released

There will also be an exhibition works created by the Catalan artist, Modest Cuixart from 1955-1966 from February 5 until May 16.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

General view of the es Jonquet neighbourhood

Community

Protection of es Jonquet delayed by new flood study

The plan also includes two major projects that would make a massive difference to the neighbourhood.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Falling in love with you, Weiss

What's On

What's on in Majorca on Friday / Saturday

Christmas concert in Porreres and Capella Mallorquina perform in Palma.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

One of the boats that arrived yesterday

Immigrants

3 boats of illegal immigrants arrive in Balearics

The Guardia Civil has launched a search and rescue mission to find the rest of the people who were onboard.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Forest fire in Andratx.

Emergencies

Majorca most affected by forest fires this year

In Majorca there have been 69 fires, 63 of which were small scale.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Another beautiful day dawning over Majorca

Weather

Good morning from Majorca

The glorious holiday weather continues.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The seasonal nature of tourism means many people are not employed for the whole year

Employment

A third of workers only earn minimum wage

Low salaries are a feature of the Balearics economy which is heavily reliant on the services sector.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Robert Winsor recieving his MBE from Queen Elizabeth II

Obituary

Majorca has lost a true legend

Robert Winsor M.B.E passed away on Christmas Eve and will be missed by the community at large.

Humphrey Carter

The prescription will be limited to those who smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day

Health

Prescription drugs available to help smokers quit in the new year

Smokers will be given a tobacco dependency test and are urged to undergo therapy whilst they’re being treated.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Six scientists propose that five of these accumulations of rocks and stones on the mountain slopes are Places of Geological Interest in Majorca

Environment

Protection for the 'rossegueres' mountainsides of Majorca

The proposal highlights that, in some Tramuntana escarpments, the frequency of rock falls is so high that accumulations of 32,000 square metres are formed.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Majorca’s Penguin...

Robert Winsor was larger than life and will be sorely missed everywhere.

Humphrey Carter

Oranges aplenty here in Majorca

Out and About

Christmas Oranges

So next time you pluck a simple orange from your Christmas stocking, take a moment to reflect on the world.

Peter Clover

Holiday / Lifestyle
Santa likes a selection to choose from. Depends how many presents he's going to deliver

Focus on Cars

Santa’s Rides

The Classic Car Club at www.ccc-mallorca.com. Driving Mallorca at www.drivingmallorca.es & on Facebook. The American Car Club on Facebook.

Robert Klevenhagen

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