News of the day 21 February 2020
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Palma Celebrates Sa Rua Festival this Sunday

Transport

Sa Rua Traffic Misery

Palma streets closed on Sunday for Sa Rua Festival.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather in Majorca

Weather

Good morning from Majorca

Sunshine and strong winds forecast in Majorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A Spanish civil guard enters an illegal underground tobacco factory during a police raid in Monda

Police

Six workers found trapped in illegal underground tobacco factory in Spain

Twelve Britons suspected of leading the operation were arrested and are being held in custody.

Reuters

Dead rooster found in Palma street.

News

Dead Rooster In Palma Street

Dead rooster found in Palma street.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Small traders and restaurants in Palma

Retail sector

Restaurants join Palma business shut down protest

Employers insist that they are not completely against the pedestrianisation of the city but point out that “a clear plan” is needed.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Morocco's Ambassador to Spain, Karima Benyaich & Mallorcan Chamber of Commerce President, Antoni Mercant host a day of Internationalisation in Palma

Economy

Morocco-Balearic Trade

Morocco wants to strengthen its commercial and business ties with the Balearic Islands.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Police dogs

Police

Retired police dogs having a great time

Budi and Max enjoying their new home. Check out the video.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Son Sant Joan Airport, Palma

News

Palma Airport Extension Plans Rethink

AENA has been forced to rethink its plans to extend Son Sant Joan Airport in Palma.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Tunnel will be sealed when Carrer Nuredduna is pedestrianised.

Transport

Stopping Traffic In Palma

Carrer Nuredduna in Palma to be completely pedestrianised by the end of next year.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather in Majorca

Weather

February Weather Contrasts

Majorcan weather can be highly unpredictable.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Palma airport expansion

Transport

Opposition to Palma airport expansion mounting

By 2025 there will be 33.8 million passengers, four million more than at present.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Plaça des Mercat has been pedestrianised.

News

Palma terraces roundtable

Roundtable discussion planned to resolve Terrace Ordinance Issues.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Scarlet Lady will be coming to Palma

Transport

Cruise ship with a difference to visit Palma

Have a tattoo inked on board.

Reuters

Palma airport Son Sant Joan

News

Protest against Palma Airport expansion

The Platform calls for a protest against Palma Airport expansion plans.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Viewpoint

Speak the language

“Will Spain demand that all British workers moving to Spain speak Spanish...”

Jason Moore

Viewpoint

Turkey is getting tasty

The Balearics can not afford to take its eye off Turkey as a serious tourism contender.

Humphrey Carter

Several dictionaries on a shelf

Frank Talking

So - please mind you language will you?

Frankly, I don’t have the space in this column to list all the Americanisms that I rail against, but I have noticed one that is infecting everyday language...

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
Sonic The Hedgehog (2020) - New Official Trailer - Paramount Pictures

What's On

What's on and Films in English on Friday / Saturday

Carnival parades, musical concerts and don't forget the new films in English which have been udpated today including Sonic the Hedgehog which is now showing in Palma.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

First passengers of quarantined cruise ship disembark, in Japan

Nauti Lady

Cabin Fever

“Norwegian Cruise Line - The Biggest Sale of the Decade. 30% off your cruise fare on ALL sailings.”

Sarah Forge

Save The Med

Save the Med Foundation

Save The Med’s first annual report is published!

All the work done is made possible thanks to our amazing families and their unconditional support.

Save the Med Foundation

What do we need to sleep

The Doctor is Calling

Sleepless in Majorca

Practical tips on how to beat insomnia and poor sleep.

Dr Jonathan O'Keeffe

Sport / Real Mallorca
La Liga football

Football

The big clash

Date announced for the clash between Real Mallorca and Barcelona.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Mallorca’s midfielder, Salva Sevilla, spent four years at Betis.

La Liga Football

Real Mallorca at Real Betis tonight

Mallorca’s precarious league position means that we’re going to be in and out of the relegation drop zone as the weeks go by.

Monro Bryce

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