News of the day 23 November 2016
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Accessibility to the Tuent fire is difficult.

Emergencies

Cala Tuent fire now under control

A fisherman raised the alarm before dawn this morning.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

3 December is when Palma's Christmas lights will be switched on.

Fairs and fiestas

Palma promising "magical" Christmas lights show

"A story to be told with acrobats and circus acts that explains how the Christmas magic arrives in Palma and illuminates the whole city."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Today's meeting to present aspects of the draft housing law.

Property

Evictions to be prohibited if there is no housing alternative

Banks and large businesses will be obliged to register empty flats for social housing rental.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Left to right: Álvaro Middlemann, patron of the Fundació Aeronàutica Mallorquina; Jaume Colombàs, president of the Real Aeroclub Balears; Miquel Buades, president of the foundation; Francesc Miralles, vice-president of the Council of Majorca.

History

Travelling exhibition for first flight to Majorca

Salvador Hedilla undertook the first flight from the mainland to Majorca on 2 July, 1916.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

At Casa Robert Graves in Deya to remember Ava Gardner.

History

The Guardia Civil officer who turned down Ava Gardner

"That was unthinkable. I refused. 'Sorry, but I'm on duty'."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

A Majorcan Black Friday

I have a novel idea for shopkeepers in Majorca: why not have a Black Friday sales period during the summer months?

Jason Moore

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