News of the day 18 July 2019
News / Latest headlines
Majorca tourism

Tourism

Discounts of up to 30% for holiday rentals

UK and Germany make up 70 percent of the villa market in the Balearics.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Playa de Palma

Police

Over 140 arrests in Playa de Palma

The greatest number of arrests have been for theft.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

People on the beach

Environment

Posidonia information campaign at Calvia beaches

Awareness being increased among beachgoers.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Summer fiestas

Majorca

Good morning to you!

List of events of What's On today so you don't miss it.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Can Pastilla

Heritage

Roman wreck found off Can Pastilla

The boat was some ten metres long and five metres wide.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Anti-bullfighitng movement

Animal welfare

Animal rights group questions Palma bullring compliance

The Assaib animal rights association does not want the bullfight to go ahead next month.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

No smoking on the beach

Environment

Balearic beaches stubbing out smoking

The no-smoking beach initiative is for two main reasons - people’s health and reducing cigarette waste (butts).

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Super yacht

Nautical

Super yacht with six swimming pools drops anchor

Ocean Victory is valued at 300 million dollars.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Can Picafort beach

Emergencies

Man drowns at Can Picafort beach

The man is well known in the area.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Guardia Civil during an intervention

Police

Robbery gang at work in Calvia

Police suspect that a highly organised gang is responsible

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Fewer cruise ships

“If the Balearic government wants fewer cruise ships, then call Madrid...”

Jason Moore

Holiday / Lifestyle
Paella mixta

Lifestyle

Mixed paella a la italiana

The rice was plentiful, properly cooked, slightly moist and with a nice touch of oil.

Andrew Valente

Pastis drink

Lifestyle

Pastis: my exotic tipple for summer

One of the attractions of pastis is that it is packed with the flavours of dozens of herbs and spices.

Andrew Valente

Sport / Other Sports
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