News of the day 1 October 2021
News / Latest headlines
Raw materials shortage in Construction Sector.

Latest headlines

Lack of raw materials causing problems in Construction Sector

The National Construction Confederation has warned that in some cases it's a choice of abandoning a project altogether, or face double the costs.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Eruption of a volcano in La Palma

International

La Palma residents grapple with devastation wrought by volcano

"I only ask that they give us a place to live, that they give us a habitable house, nothing more."

Reuters

Mallorca circular economy project for promoting local product

Latest headlines

Tourism sector at the heart of Mallorca's circular economy

A project that transforms food waste into an ecological compound for cultivation purposes.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Covid has given Imserso a greater relevance than it would otherwise have had

Latest headlines

The week in tourism: Imserso - Delays and confusion

How are delays affecting hoteliers in the Balearics this winter?

Andrew Ede

Cala Macarella, Menorca

Majorca tourism

2022 will be a "very competitive" year for tourism

Jet2's Steve Heapy - UK restrictions have limited tourist confidence to travel abroad.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Defendants in s'Arenal Hotel carbon monoxide case in Court.

Latest headlines

Hoteliers sentenced for s'Arenal carbon monoxide deaths

Investigators determined that the carbon monoxide levels in room 527 were 20 times higher than they should be.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Pine forest at Santa Ponsa beach, Calvia.

Latest headlines

More trees to be catalogued & protected in Calvia

The catalogue protects around 1,000 specimens of trees, bushes, palm trees and dragon trees.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

President Armengol of the Balearics - presentation of EU funds

Latest headlines

4,640 million euros of EU investment until 2030

"The greatest investment in the history of the islands is beginning."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Joan Collins on Mallorca

Latest headlines

Joan Collins back on the island for a third time this year

"She told the Bulletin she loves the island...."

Latest headlines

New species found in submarine mountains of the Mallorca canal

The information obtained during the research campaigns will help to improve the scientific knowledge of the underwater mountains of the Canal de Mallorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Bars in Palma, Mallorca have had to remove temporary terraces

Latest headlines

2,000 parking spaces return in Palma

Easier for drivers, but the bars have lost their temporary terraces.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Bad weather alert.

Latest headlines

In the eye of the storm

"Unsettled weather is set to continue...."

News / Comment
Spain continues to have some of the lowest wages in the European Union

Comment

Higher wages

“The Balearics are one of the most expensive places to live in the country....”

Jason Moore

Tourists on the beach of Fuerteventura

Comment

Viewpoint: 50 years of tourism domination

Ever since 1970, Spain has vied with France to be Europe’s top tourism dog.

Andrew Ede

Some foodies insist that good food does not have to cost a fortune

Comment

Frank Talking: "You are what you eat" - Oh dear, I hope not!

"For almost ten years I dined at lunchtime on steak & ale pie, chips and peas"

Frank Leavers

Eleanor Roosevelt, chair of the drafting committee, holding the paper.

Comment

Donald Trelford: Disgrace of Man’s inhumanity to Women

Donald Trelford’s views on some of the stories of the week.

Donald Trelford

The resorts enter their final staggering moments of seasonal twilight

Comment

The Blog: October and the passing of the season

The resorts enter their final staggering moments of seasonal twilight

Andrew Ede

Do you truly understand the ecotax?

Comment

The Blog: Tourist tax - misunderstanding and rejection

Do you really understand how the ecotax works?

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
Pomegranates.

Lifestyle

Delicious Autumn fruits grown in Mallorca

Nesples, atzeroles, Mallorcan quince, junipers and pomegranates are just some of the goodies appearing on the shelves.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Monkey Steakhouse and Pizza in Calanova

Community

Where to eat out in Mallorca this weekend!

Don't want to cook? Try some of these restaurants suggestions that columnist Laura Stadler suggests.

Laura Stadler

Dolphins

Lifestyle

Quarterly update from Save The Med

How does Save the Med Foundation protect the environment?

Save the med

He is more likely to be praised for his unusual and interesting choice of appetiser.

Lifestyle

Food: Bigaros - ideal for opening up appetites

Does this little sea snail taste better than other shellfish?

Andrew Valente

What's on / Coming soon
NO TIME TO DIE Trailer – In Cinemas October 2021.

Coming soon

Films in English for Friday 1 until Thursday 7 October

The much awaited James Bond film now on the big screen in English. Check here for times and locations.

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
Calvia coast, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for October 2

The weather is very unpredictable this weekend, but you can keep track of what it's like in different parts of Mallorca via our live webcams, just click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Real Mallorca
Will the Son Moix look like this tomorrow ?

Real Mallorca

Fan's view: RCD Mallorca given injury boost for tomorrow's game

Is it possible for RCD Mallorca to get back to winning ways? What do you think?

Monro Bryce

Sport / Other Sports
Daniel Sturridge, who was training with Real Mallorca, has joined Perth Glory for the upcoming season.

Other Sports

From Mallorca to Perth for Sturridge

Sturridge began training with Spanish side Real Mallorca in July to build up his fitness.

Reuters

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