Panic off Port Adriano
Update: Two being treated in hospital after Port Adriano yacht explosion.
News
Spain sending navy ship to bring Open Arms migrants to Palma
The Audaz will depart this afternoon at 5 p.m.
News
Two arrests for holiday rentals robberies
Police investigations focused on current and former employees of the company managing the rentals.
Emergencies
Canary Islands wildfire prompts 9,000 evacuations
The fire was propelled by high temperatures, strong winds and low humidity.
Celebrity
Jon Bon Jovi will play on the 'Norwegian Pearl' from Barcelona to Palma
Bon Jovi will play two concerts onboard during the Runaway to Paradise themed cruise.
Celebrity
Rafa Nadal's enjoys some rest and relaxtion before the US Open
Rafa Nadal is now focused on the last Grand Slam of the season.
Tourism
Magalluf hotel expulsions have more than doubled
There has been an obvious increase in expulsions this year.
Tourism
Decrease in number of private jets because of competition
There is an issue in Palma and also in Ibiza with regard to space for planes to park.
Majorca
Where to go and what to see
Two cruise ships in Palma's port today, weekly markets and films in English. Coming on Friday is the premiere of The Angry Birds 2 in English at Ocimax Palma Aficine.
Royal Family
Elton John blasts relentless character assassination of Harry and Meghan
A contribution was made to Carbon Footprint Ltd.
Tourism
Cruise industry calls for a reality check
Cruise ships have some of the most advanced means of recycling and reuse in the world.
Environment
Municipal tax for forest fire protection
Property owners will be expected to adopt greater responsibilities for protection.
Tourism
Majorca promoting birdwatching to the UK market
Birdwatching tourists who are interested in coming to the island are of importance in addressing tourism seasonality.
Environment
Tax incentives for electric vehicles and charging points
Town halls will also be offering incentives.
News
Soller train controversy
Residents of Sóller have said their railway is not for sale.
News
Update: Spain says no deal with Italy on migrants, offers its ports
The only correct information is that the Spanish government had offered to Open Arms to head for the nearest Spanish port.
Majorca
What's On Today
Today Palma's port will have three cruise ships in. Complete listing of weekly markets and Films in English across the island.
News
A young man is stabbed during a robbery in Palma
The event took place yesterday in the neighbourhood of La Soledat in Palma shortly after midnight.
Emergencies
Palmanova fire
Investigation underway.
Environment
200,000 cigarette ends to be collected from Majorca's beaches
A "mountain of shame" will be created from the cigarette ends.
Incident
Fight breaks out between two groups of tourists in Punta Ballena
Glasses, bottles, chairs and tables were thrown.
Celebrities
"I still get plenty of work because I've got my own hair"
Interview with Welsh comedian, writer, actor, television presenter and yachtsman Griffith Rhys Jones OBE.
Traffic
Traffic volume increased three per cent last year
The increased traffic volumes are a reflection of the fact that there are more vehicles taking to the roads.
Emergencies
Three fires on Saturday morning
One person needed treatment for burns to an arm.
Tourism
Majorca heading demand for boat hire holidays
British, Germans and Dutch are the leading nationalities.
What's On
What's on in the North
Events from Muro to Cala San Vicenç.
Celebrity
Usain Bolt on holiday in the Balearic Islands
Usain Bolt has been sharing some of the details of his holiday online.
Environment
Eighty-five forest fires so far this year
The worst fire so far this year was at Comellar de s'Ermita by Cala Tuent in Escorca.
Retail
Shops' sales to cruise passengers up seven per cent
The increase, says Pimeco, coincides with a time of greatest tourist numbers in Majorca, with up to 60,000 cruise passengers in a week.
Emergencies
Man seriously injured after being caught by propeller
The man is in a serious condition.
News
Two Majorcans expelled from the island
A judge ruled that the two men leave the island by the end of the month.
Royal Family
Duke and Duchess of Sussex slammed by British media
The journey would have emitted six times more carbon dioxide than a scheduled flight to Ibiza.
Incident
Professional British kickboxer Iman Barlow fights off two robbers while on holiday in Palmanova
"Instinct just kicked in at the time."
Letter to the Editor
Open letter sent to the Bulletin from a group of Santa Ponsa and Magalluf workers
No solicitor was interested in the case.
Weather
High risk of forest fires today across the Balearics
Fire risk today.
Animal welfare
Fewer animals abandoned this summer
In spite of everything, Animal Welfare Councillor, Ramón Perpinyàwarns that "it is at the beginning and end of summer when there are more abandonments".
Environment
Beach health and safety inspections
The check on the Sa Rapita beach caused some controversy.
News
Demand for Merkel to stop funding for bullfighting
It is a scandal that Germany is co-financing animal cruelty via EU funding.
Tourism
Tour operators accused of concealing bookings' information
The Majorca Hoteliers Federation suggests that occupancy is on average down by up to four per cent.
Environment
Cala Millor joins no-smoking beaches network
The initiative is a joint exercise between the health and environment ministries.
Economy
Despite complaints, no change to the tourist tax
Hoteliers have complained about a fall in bookings this summer.
Celebrity
British singer purchases house in Puerto Andratx
Jamiroquai performed in Majorca in 2003, 2005 and earlier this year.
Healthcare
The IB-Salut healthcare bill to tourists grows 5 million euros in one year
Son Espases invoices 40% of the total expenditure.
Incident
Severe fire at fish farm near Sant Joan de Déu
The fire has been extinguished.
Environment
"Pioneering" renewable energy scheme for tourist resorts
The funding will be made up with 16 million euros of tourist tax revenue and five million from the private sector - hoteliers, most obviously.
Housing
Andratx property third most expensive in Spain
The property is valued at 35 million euros.
Celebrities
Rafa Nadal's wedding venue and date announced
Wedding will take place near Sa Fortaleza.
News
British victim identified
Young woman died at Alaro.
Fire
Fire next to Es Trenc beach
The scale of the fire is, at present, not known.
News
Pilot of a helicopter denounced for landing in the Torrent de Pareis
Helicopter makes unauthorised landing in the Tramuntana natural park.
Celebrity
Annie Lennox enjoys views over Palma
Annie Lennox posts views of Palma on instagram.
Policing
The summer presentation of the Guardia Civil in Majorca
Foreign officers are presented at the Guardia Civil
News
Man hospitalized after receiving four blows to the head in sa Pobla
Man found seriously injured at his home in Sa Pobla, police currently have no leads on the investigation.
Meghan's birthday bash in Ibiza
The Duchess of Sussex previoulsy visited the island in 2016.
Police
Couple arrested for assaulting daughters who wouldn't wear veils
The two girls, aged 12 and 14, had not wanted to practise Islam or wear veils.
Environment
Demand for removal of Son Caliu posidonia remains
The cove is far from being presentable.
Immigrants
Palma rally on behalf of Open Arms ship
The Maltese and Italian governments have refused to allow the ships to enter their territorial waters.
News
Palma town hall's Twitter account hacked and threats made
Palma town hall's Twitter account hacked and filled with insults.
Travel
Majorca's Palma airport passport strike is on
Expect chaos at the airport on Saturday August 24 at midnight.
Incident
British teenager found dead in a swimming pool
The incident is under investigation.
Weather
Balearic Islands at risk of extreme fire
High alert for fire and high waves in the Balearics.
News
A group of people cook outdoors at Cala Figuera during a day of high risk of fire
Denouncement of people cooking on bonfire.
Police
Tourists arrested for suspected rape in Playa de Palma
The two were detained shortly afterwards.
Sailing
Griff Rhys Jones takes part in Classics regatta starting in Palma on Wednesday
Some forty boats expected at 25th Balearic Islands Classics regatta.
Celebrity
International dressage rider visits Santa Ponsa
International dressage rider Ellie McCarthy enjoys Majorca.
Stranded boats being retrieved at Puerto Sóller
Stranded boats due to set sail.
Travel
Temporary closure of Palma runway after plane develops a fault
The runway has been opened once again.
Celebrities
Michelle returning this month to Majorca
This will be her fourth visit to the island.
Police
One of two stolen pit bulls is released
It is feared that the dogs were stolen for fights.
Employment
Magalluf bars inspected for staff without contracts
Inspectors looking for those without a contract and working black.
Environment
GOB claim Es Trenc waste removal was unauthorised
The town hall says that environment agencies were supervising the removal.
What's On today
Today four cruise ships are due in Palma's Port. Plenty of markets to visit and check film in English.
Lifestyle
Fiestas and events on Tuesday / Wednesday
The Six Tenors in Paguera tonight.
Lifestyle
Tuesday's weather in Majorca
Hot humid day with easterly winds and a chance of rain.
Sports
Murray could play in Majorca next week
Entrance to the tournament at the Nadal Academy will be free.
Lifestyle
Avocado Club, new for lovers of avocado
Avocado lovers will agree that it is one of the tastiest and most exquisite dishes of the moment...
Lifestyle
The Demon And Wheels On Fire
The tradition of the rodelles had a single demon who would fall down dead when the thunderclaps had finished.
Sports
Dream start as Mallorca win 2-1
Eibar threw everything at us in the second half but solid defending kept them at bay – just!
Lifestyle
Focus on cars - Head Turners
Weekly Car Show August 14 2019.
Lifestyle
Tired of civiche... bring on the Escabeche!
Escabeche is in fact a derivation of the Catalan word escabeix and is an ancient way of preserving foods in a spiced vinegar marinade.
Comment
Santa Ponsa and Magalluf workers
A reader respons to the Open Letter regarding Santa Ponsa and Magalluf workers.
Lifestyle
New Japanese place is a superb bargain
The Restaurant Review by our own Bulletin Restaurant Critic
Comment
My Column by Donald Trelford
Only the Queen can end a Parliament and she can only do that on the recommendation of her government.