News of the day 25 September 2021
News / Latest headlines
Former Catalan regional chief Puigdemont released from jail, in Sassari

International

Catalan separatist freed from Italy jail, to appear before court later

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Puigdemont must submit to justice.

Reuters

A new vent opened up in the flank of the volcano.

International

Firefighters retreat as La Palma volcanic explosions intensify

A new vent opened up in the flank of the volcano.

Reuters

People in Palma.

Coronavirus news

Minimal Covid restrictions from Monday?

Provided there’s no upswing in infections, Monday will mark the beginning of the end of the Covid restrictions.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The aim is to limit the number of boats that can anchor on a daily basis to 200.

Latest headlines

Spotlight North: Boat overcrowding in Puerto Pollensa

The aim is to limit the number of boats that can anchor on a daily basis to 200.

Andrew Ede

Bankia and CaixaBank have merged

International

Bank branches in Spain cut by 11% in a year

Forty-two branches closed in the Balearics over the first half of 2021.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Fomento del Turismo should have given out its awards last November...

Latest headlines

Spotlight North: The Illa d’Or - a sort of ninetieth anniversary

The Fomento del Turismo should have given out its awards last November...

Andrew Ede

Es Murterar is due to stop all coal-fired production by 2026.

Latest headlines

Spotlight North: The end to coal in Alcudia

Es Murterar is due to stop all coal-fired production by 2026.

Andrew Ede

“Noise, contamination, environmental pressure. Is this what we want for the port?” It’s a fair question.

Latest headlines

Spotlight North: No to the Puerto Pollensa “hydroport”

There is to be a protest today against any scheme that turns the bay of Pollensa into some sort of “hydroport” for commercially operated seaplanes.

Andrew Ede

Graffiti in Palma.

Latest headlines

Graffiti nightmare in Palma

“1,324 graffiti slogans were removed at a cost of 107,945 euros..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Latest headlines

And the winner is..........

"New Bond film opens in Palma on Friday....."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Goats in Camp de Mar, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Goats "invading" Camp de Mar again

A familiar problem of goats going in search of food.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Francina Armengol, Balearic President.

Latest headlines

Balearic President says employees should get a wage rise!

“The coronavirus crisis generated enormous inequalities that the socialists will have to face." .."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cala Mondrago, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Mallorca Weather Forecast for September 26

Stay up to date with the weather all over the Mallorca this weekend via our live webcams, by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Heavy rain in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Strangely normal: The week in Mallorca

It chucked it down, the government was in court again, and Covid testing numbers were boosted by all the migrants.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
“Will Spain´s most wanted man finally be extradited to face the courts?”

Comment

Viewpoint: Most wanted

“Will Spain´s most wanted man finally be extradited to face the courts?”

Jason Moore

"Although the Balearics have performed much better in attracting foreign tourists than other regions, the numbers are way down."

Majorca tourism

Viewpoint: Spain needs you!

"Although the Balearics have performed much better in attracting foreign tourists than other regions, the numbers are way down."

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
Mallorcan singer, Chenoa.

Lifestyle

Newly renovated Porto Pi Shopping Centre opens on Thursday

The Porto Pi makeover makes it brighter and more accessible and brings it bang up to date.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The panzerotto’s mozzarella and cooked ham filling was delish.

Lifestyle

The restaurant review: Panzerotto - a delightful deep-fried mini calzone

Thumbs up or Thumbs down? How was the meal with three Italian specialities?

Andrew Valente

What's on / Coming soon
Triathlon Playa de Muro in 2009. Archive video

Coming soon

What's On Saturday 25 September

Be advised of road closures due to sporting events today. The Mallorca 140.6 Triathlon in the North of the island (check out the map here) and 7th Evening Race in Palma.

Christina Buchet

Sport / Real Mallorca
Mallorca in training on Friday.

Real Mallorca

Fan's view: Blow for RCD mallorca as Kubo out with knee injury

Monro Bryce's thoughts on RCD Mallorca's next challenge after Wednesday's disaster.

Monro Bryce

Sport / Other Sports
Marseille are the most dominant team in France with 38 national titles since 1960.

Other Sports

Inside Sport: French Water Polo team in Mallorca training for Paris 2024

Marseille are the most dominant team in France with 38 national titles since 1960.

James Parrack

Edition of 25 September 2021
Portada