News of the day 13 August 2022
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Five per cent drop in energy consumption in Mallorca

Energy-saving measures came into force on Wednesday.

Andrew Ede

Sea in Palma, Mallorca

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Sea faecal contamination has increased

The bays of Palma and Pollensa have been particularly problematic.

Andrew Ede

The Sheikha of Qatar in Palma, Mallorca

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Sheikha of Qatar shopping in Mallorca

An entire floor at the Jumeirah Hotel in Puerto Soller has been reserved.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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Will we have to get used to living in a permanent heat wave throughout the summer?

If we do it on the basis of more recent climates (such as 1993-2022), we would have a summer like this every 40-50 years. In future, warmer climates, we will be able to have more frequent summers like this one.

Sir Keir Starmer spent most of this week in Mallorca.

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Keir Starmer enjoys a break in Mallorca

Starmer came under fire from his own MPs for being on holiday.

Humphrey Carter

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Celebs

Texas, the big concert in Port Adriano

Conor McGregor, the Irish professional mixed martial artist

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Made in Chelsea Mallorca starts on August 22

Celebs

There’s drama overseas as Made in Chelsea visits Mallorca and introduces FOUR new cast members

The Chelsea socialites will be packing their cases and soaking up the sun in two glamorous villas in Mallorca.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
The battle between Moors and Christians in Pollensa.

Lifestyle

Pirates in Pollensa

The battle is great fun, and taken very seriously with leading roles voted for across a dedicated committee.

Peter Clover

Fornaltux.

Lifestyle

Life was lived Mallorcan style, on the street

The villages of the Soller Valley have unwritten rules which identify the time and place where people hang out.

Shirley Roberts

Holiday / Airport
Passengers at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Palma flights currently above 2019 level

The holiday weekend in Spain partly explains the demand.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Attractions
Weather / Latest news
Weather / Temperatures

Temperatures

Today's weather in Mallorca (Saturday)

Forecast high of 42C, but it's beginning to look as if we could be in for some rain.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Paperwork / Living
A sign post on Soller beach.

Living

Let's Keep Our Island Clean: A Call to a Responsible Stewardship

Besides harming our environment, littering is a health hazard as well.

Revd. Ishanesu Gusha

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