News of the day 4 October 2022
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Find out which ships are in port today

There is three cruise ships scheduled to dock in Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Police in Palma, Mallorca called to an incident at a squat

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Police pressure drives squatters out of bank branch

But there are other one-time bank branches in the city that attract squatters.

Andrew Ede

Simulation of Palma, Mallorca tram project

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Work on the Palma tram will start in 2023

Full agreement with Brussels for financing the tram has yet to be reached.

Andrew Ede

Christmas lights in Palma.

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Palma's Christmas Lights switch on date revealed

Palma City Council has opened a call for applications to select the citizen organisation that will be in charge of the Christmas lights.

Ashlee Caliz

Photo: Joan Llado.

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The Crown (series 5) will be screened on Wednesday, November 9, Mallorca to star

Filming on series 6 on the island appears to centre around Princess Diana and her relationship with Dodi Al Fayed.

Jason Moore

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Spanish winter tourism set to beat records

Just before the summer, airlines had booked a capacity of 216 million passengers in Spain, 1.6% more than in 2019, as they sought to prepare for a tourism rebound after almost all travel restrictions were lifted.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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Balearic government announces 200 million euro "cost of living crisis" shield

"Money will help those who haven´t got a job and can´t claim benefits..."

Jason Moore

Police in Playa de Palma, Mallorca and image of Carlo Heuvelman

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Trial starts of three accused with causing the death of a Dutch tourist in Mallorca

Carlo Heuvelman was brutally and fatally attacked in Playa de Palma in July 2021.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Hotels
Magaluf, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Balearic government will buy low-category hotels

Ten million euros have been allocated to this in next year's budget.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Travelling
Holidaymakers arriving at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Mallorca August tourism close to 2019 figure

The Balearic Islands were again the leading Spanish region for foreign tourists.

Andrew Ede

Weather / Latest news
Rain in Palma, Mallorca

Latest news

Another 'cold drop' on its way

Thursday is when the depression is forecast to bring the heaviest rain.

Andrew Ede

Weather / Temperatures
Predicted rainfall for the Balearics on October 6, 2022

Temperatures

Wednesday's weather in Mallorca

Wednesday may not be too bad, but there is a yellow alert for Thursday. Balearic Webcams (majorcadailybulletin.com)

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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