News of the day 10 January 2020
News / Latest headlines
The accused at court in Palma

Courts

Convicted of stabbing two guests at christening

There was an altercation with one of the guests which involved some pushing and shoving.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Thousands of aerials will need adapting

Works

Community buildings need to adapt TV aerials or lose channels

145 million euros worth of grants is being made available to the owners of community buildings to help pay for the changes.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The residents don't mind the rabbits at all

Environment

Bunnies in abundance on abandoned mini golf course

“They don’t bother anyone, there’s no stink and no mess and some residents feed them."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sant Antoni fiestas in Sa Pobla

Fiesta

Sa Pobla ban Sant Antoni fireworks for personal use

The security measures also require anyone who wants to set camp fires for the Correfoc to apply for permission in writing.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A high chance of rain and highs of only 14º

Weather

Good morning from Majorca

A change in the weather today with lower temperatures and high chance of rain.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Carlos Núñez performs in Sa Pobla this evening

What's On

What's on in Majorca on Friday / Saturday

Sant Antoni, Nit Bruixa for children in Sa Pobla and Break Free, Queen Tribute in Palma.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

MSC Grandiosa in Palma

Tourism

Cruise ships under the spotlight in Palma

The group also released a statement criticising Carnival Cruises and saying the ships are causing excessive pollution.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sant Sebastia correfoc

Fiesta

Palma pushes the boat out for Sant Sebastia

Palma City Council is spending 535,000 euros on the festival this year.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Gender reassignment surgery

Health

IB Salut financed 21 gender reassignment operations in last 2 years

"Trans men, who ultimately give up, don’t do so because they don’t want to have the operation but because they believe they have no guarantee of success.”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The National Police have made another arrest in connection with the case

Arrests

Another arrest in alleged gang rape of 13 year old girl

All of the defendants claim the sex was consensual.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Via Cintura ring road around Palma

Traffic

Calls to reduce motorway speed limit

"We want to reduce the speed due to environmental and safety issues."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The rabbits enjoying their new home

Environment

Rabbits get to stay at Cala Major

So far no complaints have been received about the rabbits.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The signs are already being prepared in Inca's streets

Traffic

Inca school zones to have new speed limit

“We are continuing to take steps to improve mobility in Inca and ensure the safety of pedestrians."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Some royal cake please...

I have no problem with what Harry and Mehgan want to do, just ditch the HRH though.

Humphrey Carter

Viewpoint

The Podemos office

Far owes his position and salary almost totally to Podemos.

Andrew Ede

Yoga practice

Frank Talking

Is virtue signalling the curse of modern life?

If I see another social media warrior witter-on about her - I’m sorry, it’s usually a her! - Veganuary - (yawn!) - Spamuary (just eat Spam) - Nanuary (dress like your Nan) I will scream.

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
Iberico ham

Out and About

Memories of Christmas fading

All the bones and scraps are also sealed in bags, ready to boil up in a traditional stew or stock.

Peter Clover

Sport / Other Sports
ATP Cup

Tennis

Goffin upsets Nadal to keep Belgium alive in ATP Cup quarter-final

Serbia, led by world number two Novak Djokovic, take on Russia in the semi-finals.

Reuters

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