News of the day 16 August 2022
News / Latest headlines
Horse carriage in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Palma can't ban horse carriages when there is a yellow heat alert

A court has accepted an appeal by horse carriage drivers.

Andrew Ede

Police car in Palma, Mallorca that was involved in a fatal accident

Latest headlines

Palma police driver blamed for fatal accident

Mario Decandia, a 36-year-old Italian, died as a result of the accident.

Andrew Ede

Latest headlines

45 percent fall in bed-sits in the Balearics

They live in the centre of large cities, do not smoke or allow smoking in the home and do not have or allow pets.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Jaume Alzamora of Més at the Council of Mallorca

Latest headlines

Political crisis deepens over Real Mallorca stadium naming rights deal

There is talk of an ultimatum - either scrap the agreement with Real Mallorca or the coalition at the Council of Mallorca will be broken.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
Smiling company manager welcoming client in office

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The 3 most demanded legal services this summer in Mallorca

The most demanded services have changed when compared to those of 2019, the year before the pandemic and Brexit.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Holiday / Travelling
Tourists at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

September and October tourism looking good in Mallorca

There is much last-minute booking, which is complicating forecasts.

Andrew Ede

Street in Formentera

Majorca tourism

Inter-island tourism discounts postponed because of high hotel occupancy

"Not logical" to start the programme on September 1 because of high prices and occupancy levels.

Andrew Ede

Airport customs checks will remain in place however.

Travelling

Balearic travel visa for Brits put back until November next year

The EU’s long delayed Entry/Exit system (EES) will come into force in May.

Humphrey CarterHumphrey Carter

Weather / Latest news
Weather / Temperatures
Rain in Cala Millor, Mallorca

Temperatures

Tuesday's weather in Mallorca

Decent forecast for Tuesday, no alerts; there was some rain on Monday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Other Sports

Golf

Two million-dollar prize money for Mallorca Golf tournament

“Arabella Golf Mallorca is very proud to announce the upcoming DP World Tour tournament, the Mallorca Golf Open."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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