News of the day 25 January 2023
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Find out which ships are in port today

There are no cruise ships docking in Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Opponents of proposals for the mainland electricity cable in Alcudia, Mallorca

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Balearic government mediating in Alcudia electricity cable controversy

A need for consensus in deciding the cable's entry point and route, but consensus is proving to be very difficult.

Andrew Ede

The roadside terraces were removed this week for the works.

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Traffic diverted from the Passeig Marítim to the sea side

The APB, in collaboration with Palma City Council, has provided new parking areas to make up for the spaces that were eliminated as a result of the works.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Guardia Civil vehicle outside a home in Mallorca raided in false compensation claims case

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Mallorca false compensation claims accused due to stand trial

In September 2017, the Guardia Civil mounted a major operation against fraudulent holiday sickness claims.

Andrew Ede

Frank Hanebuth at the time of his arrest.

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Spanish court rejects bid to end Mallorca Hells Angels trial

Suspected of crimes including pimping, extortion, drug trafficking and acquiring illegal firearms in Mallorca.

Ukrainian service members attend offensive and assault drills in Zaporizhzhia region

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US sanctions Mallorca-based company for collaborating in the transport of Iranian drones for Russia

United States is determined to sanction individuals and companies, no matter where they are located, that support Russia’s unjustified invasion of Ukraine.

Humphrey Carter

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Start packing your cases...all you need to know about the Nomad Visa and a new life in the sun!

Regarding the language requirement, it has been highlighted that applicants are not required to learn the language to be able to obtain a visa.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Masks are currently obligatory on public transport in Spain.

Coronavirus news

End to wearing masks on public transport could be announced next week

It had been expected that any change would wait until March.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
Sean Willers is now fighting fit spending his time working in England and Ibiza.

Lifestyle

From fighting the Taliban to battling drugs and alcohol

“While I am working with people be it online or in person from all walks of life, I am also offering a a support line for people in the music industry because there is not one."

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Hotels
Santa Ponsa, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Optimism for the 2023 season in Santa Ponsa

Reservations for the season are up compared with January 2019.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Attractions
Demons' correfoc for the Sant Sebastiá fiestas in Palma, Mallorca

Attractions

What's on in Mallorca from Friday to Sunday

Climax to Palma's Sant Sebastià fiestas - demons and more demons!

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather / Latest news

Latest news

40cms of snow in mountain areas in Mallorca

Drivers warned to stay away from mountain areas.

Jason Moore

Weather / Temperatures
The Tramuntana Mountains in Mallorca covered with snow

Temperatures

Thursday's weather in Mallorca

The Mallorca forecast for Thursday, January 26.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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