News of the day 16 November 2022
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Find out which ships are in port today

There are no cruise ships scheduled to dock in Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Queuing to get on to the Caló des Moro in Santanyi, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Mallorca must curb tourism growth, say economists

There is a need "to define the island in which citizens want to live and to leave a legacy for future generations".

Andrew Ede

Food Bank campaign in Mallorca

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Food Bank seeking a thousand volunteers

A major campaign by the Mallorca Food Bank later this month.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Latest headlines

High and lows for the Rafa Nadal family in Italy

"Family expected to travel back to Mallorca today...."

Jason Moore

The Balearics needs more rain this winter.

Latest headlines

Mallorca needs more rain, drought fears grow

Winter temperatures are expected to be warmer than normal.

Humphrey Carter

The National Police have mounted a special operation.

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Nine arrested for a wave of violent robberies on the sea front in Palma

Major police operation has been launched to crackdown on crime in the area.

Humphrey Carter

Tramuntana Mountains scene, Mallorca

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New law will limit motor sport events in the Tramuntana Mountains

Mayors in the Tramuntana have made regular complaints about events held in the mountains.

Andrew Ede

News / Celebs
Amber Heard has been out and about in Palma.

Celebs

Is Hollywood star still seeking refuge in Mallorca?

Amber Heard has been out and about in Palma.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Hotels
A video and photographs of before and after work began on restoring Son Bunyola and the new General Manager Vincent Padioleau with Jon Brown, the current CEO and Managing Director of Virgin Limited Edition.

Hotels

A bird’s-eye view of Richard Branson’s new luxury Mallorcan hotel

"Mallorca has long held a very special place in my heart..."

Humphrey Carter

Swiss con artist was arrested by the National Police.

Hotels

Swiss hotel con artist busted in Mallorca

Investigation still open as more hotels may have been stung.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Airport
Spanish air traffic is taking off again.

Airport

Spain sees passenger numbers topping pre-pandemic level in 2024

More than 80% of tourists coming to Spain arrive by plane.

Weather / Temperatures
Minimum temperatures for the Balearics on November 16, 2022

Temperatures

Thursday's weather in Mallorca

Sunny day but a bit breezy; rain and thunderstorms forecast on Friday and Saturday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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