German woman stabbed to death in Colonia Sant Jordi
The woman's partner has been arrested.
Elections
Balearics voters blame Sánchez for new election
Balearics voters blame PSOE and Sánchez most for there being another election.
Environment
Cabrera dual responsibilities require two permissions
The two projects have to do with studies of rays and sperm whales.
Air accident
Side-on collision between microlight and helicopter
The machines collided while over the old Costitx road in Inca.
Economy
Balearics third highest rise in tax revenues
or 2018 declarations, the agency notified 60,000 taxpayers in the Balearics.
Leisure
Cheers to the beer festival in Palma
It has different beers compared with last year’s fest.
Police
Palma man dies after his throat was cut
The National Police have arrested his attacker.
Tourism
Thomas Cook has approached UK government for bailout funds - FT
Thomas Cook has struggled in recent years under intense competition in popular destinations, high debt levels and an unusually hot summer in 2018.
What's on
Where to go and what to see
Cruise ships in port, markets and films to see in English.
Leisure
Guide to enjoy the Night of Art in Palma
This art night is taking place tomorrow. Check out the map.
Police
Ten arrests for social security fraud
Two of the ten are Spanish, others are from Argentina, Chile and Italy.
Work
Balearics have lowest absenteeism in Spain
The highest rates were in the Basque Country and Asturias: respectively 7.1% and 6.2%.
Flights
Més seek condemnation of minister over residents discount
Més have meanwhile denounced the fact that the increase in the discount from 50% to 75% has provoked increased prices for flights.
Police
Small municipalities without police
As with Petra, Mancor expects that an officer will start work next month.
Brexit
Secretary of State for Exiting the EU, Steve Barclay, meets with representatives of UK Nationals in Madrid
UK nationals in Spain will receive information about specific actions they need to take to keep their rights and access to services in Spain.
Brexit
Balearics MEP calls for Brexit citizen protection
More than 40,000 UK citizens are resident in the Balearics.
Tourism
Draft for "tourism of excesses" law by the end of the year
Negueruela gave little indication as to what this legislation will actually entail.
Court
British man sentenced for assaulting four policemen at Palma airport
Incident occured in July 2016.
What's on
Where to go and what to see
Film times and screenings have been updated today. Current cruise ships in Palma's port and weekly markets on the island.
Weather
Warmer autumn follows "tropical" summer
The met agency believes that rainfall this autumn will be roughly the same.
Event
Majorca to stage European Hot Air Balloons Championship
Event takes place between October 22 and 27.
Traffic accidents
Critical injury following motorcycle accident
The incident occurred at around 8pm on the MA-5020.
Health
Minister defends salmonella outbreak response
102 people were affected and that 43 of them were positive for salmonella poisoning.
Environment
Sea quality a key issue for the government
Single-use plastics represent 49 percent of all waste collected by the Balearic coastal cleaning service every year.
Charity
Majorcan sports kit for Ivory Coast orphans
This has been put to good use in meeting the needs of orphans who he helps.
Event
SOS Animal Party returns to Puerto Portals
The proceeds will all go to SOS Animal, which rescues and seeks to house abandoned animals.
Court
Ten years for assault and trying to make father eat a painting
He has to pay his parents for damages and for the paintings destroyed.
Law
Former Duke of Palma leaves prison on his first day of charity work
Spanish royal first day out.
Urban planning
Calvia planning Costa d'en Blanes motorway tunnel
Initial approval is expected.
Sports
Tennis legends return to Palma
The event will be held from October 3 to 6.
Environment
Giant jellyfish spotted in Santa Ponsa
A Bulletin reader sent us some stunning photos of the jellyfish.
Environment
Sant Llorenç bridges need modifying to prevent torrent floods
The depth of the actual structures was a factor in the flood, the so-called "torrentada".
Immigrants
Five migrant boats intercepted
Further illegal immigrants detained across the Balearics.
Entertainment
Filming for Netflix "White Lines" series to resume
Filming would be in September and October.
Concert
Top Danish choir performing in Palma
The choir consists of forty leading singers.
Education
"Brain washing" of pupils
Vox wants Catalan to be replaced by Castillan (Spanish).
Police
Movie style chase through Palma
He was taken into custody.
Traffic
Big brother watching you on the roads this week
On phone use, the delegation observes that younger drivers use phones more than older drivers.
Politics
Spain to hold fourth election in four years on Nov. 10
Party leaders have spent more time blaming one another for the impasse than negotiating to put together a government.
Entertainment
Oscar-winning filmmaker at Palma film festival
There will be a special showing of "Amy" during the festival, after which there will be a question and answer session with Kapadia.
Environment
Call for teachers to take part in climate strike
Teachers are also being asked to join a rally this Friday.
Environment
Minister suggests cruise operators agree with certain limits
The minister stressed the need to reduce polluting emissions.
Roads
Soller Tunnel in the Palma direction closed for maintenance
The tunnel will be closed tonight (Tuesday) and on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights.
Parole
Urdangarin will leave prison to do volunteer work
Former Duke of Palma may leave prison for eight hours a week.
Police
Company being investigated for supplying unqualified lifeguard
The "lifeguard" was working at a hotel in Cala Bona.
Air transport
Permission given for Puerto Pollensa seaplanes
A maximum of fifty seaplanes per annum will be able to land.
Health
Suspended sentence for having altered food expiry labels
He has also been ordered to pay a fine of 28,000 euros.
Sale
Foro de Mallorca up for sale again
The price now being asked for is 2.9 million euros.
Cruise tourism
Demand for moratorium on cruise ship services
The demand is for the temporary suspension of the contracting of port services in Palma from 2022.
Weather in Spain
Spanish floods claim sixth victim
Death toll rises from record-breaking rain last week.
Crime
Arrests in three million euros holiday rentals scam
The arrests have been made in Valencia; over 1,500 bookings were made.
Emergencies
Tourist killed after terrace railing gives way
The Guardia Civil have concluded that the tourist's weight contributed to his falling to his death.
Film
The Palma film festival which has evolved into a global event
Interview with Sandra Seeling Lipski, founder of the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival, which is into its eighth year.
Weather
Palma one of Spain's municipalities most at risk from flooding
Sant Llorenç unhappy with delay in flood aid.
Tourism
Concern at German tour operator bankruptcies
Businesses of a certain size don't have sufficient financial backing in order to survive.
Crime
Son Vida mansion burgled twice in ten days
On both occasions the owners were at home and were asleep.
SPECIAL
Are you planning to move to Majorca?
The Bulletin has produced a 24 page special as a guide to help those who are planning a move to Majorca over the coming months. We hope it will be a useful guide for you.
News
Fiestas and events in Majorca on Sunday / Monday
The grape-treading contest at Binissalem's Vermar fiestas; Puerto Soller's fair of the sea.
News
Sunday's weather in Majorca
Highs of 33C on Saturday likely to be repeated on Sunday; pretty warm for this time in September.
Sports
Defeat for Mallorca after early injuries
Getafe 4 - Real Mallorca 2.
Lifestyle
Real Estate Fair in Palma
Taking place at Palma's Palacio de Congresos from September 27 to 29.
Lifestyle
Sea Stories - A Love Story for Change
Today they share their story with us, and give their best tips on how to move towards a low impact lifestyle through simple changes in our everyday habits.
Lifestyle
Soller in the Spotlight…
What's happening in Soller and its port.
Comment
Letters to the Editor
A reader writes about the end of Brexit.
Lifestyle
Your Life in Their Hands
We had been forced by other motorists to cross a single unbroken line.
Sports
Decisive win to start Babarians XV Calvia Season
First game of the new season.
Comment
Read all about it!
Women can tend towards romance and occasional breathless prose - men, on the other hand, seem to like a bit of blood & guts and masculine authority, which is a bit of a worry on a number of different levels if you ask me.