News of the day 29 March 2023
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Tourists in Palma, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Tourism inspectors posing as illegal holiday let clients

For now, the tactic will be specific to Palma, where there is a ban on all apartments being let as tourist accommodation.

Andrew Ede

Air Europa plane

Latest headlines

Air Europa sale will not affect Mallorca jobs and flights

Assurances on flights, although EU competition authorities could yet insist on routes being given up.

Andrew Ede

A student in intensive care after being knocked down by a school bus in Mallorca

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School bus driver charged after running over a student

A 16-year-old girl is in intensive care at Son Espases Hospital.

Andrew Ede

Property prices have gone through the roof in the Balearics.

Latest headlines

Palma has the most expensive luxury flats in Spain

Balearics has some of the most expensive villas in the country.

Humphrey Carter

Beach terrace in Puerto Pollensa, Mallorca before it was removed

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Ex-Pollensa mayor still under investigation for removal of beach terrace

Tomeu Cifre says that the terrace was sealed off and then removed because it didn't have a licence.

Andrew Ede

The president of the Balearic Boxing Federation arrested

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Balearic Boxing Federation president arrested and faces various allegations

Allegations of illegal immigration and misuse of public funds as well as possible match fixing.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Airport
Holiday / Travelling
Holiday / Attractions
Palma gets ready for their much aniticipated Easter processions

Attractions

Holy Week 2023: Times and routes for Palma's processions

Be advised of road closures while these processions take place.

Christina Buchet

Fair in Andratx

Attractions

What's On this weekend in Mallorca

Fairs in Andratx and Santa Margalida this weekend. Easter processions kick off Holy Week, Real Mallorca play at home and the Mallorca International Football cup is on Thursday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather / Temperatures
Fog in Palma, Mallorca

Temperatures

Thursday's weather in Mallorca

Forecast for Thursday, March 30; Wednesday peaked at 27 degrees.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A safer Magalluf / News
The British group Muse closes the Mallorca Live Festival in 2022

A safer Magalluf

How Magalluf's Mallorca Live Festival has become a strategic event for the island

The festival is a clear example of successful public-private collaboration in seeking to position Mallorca as a "responsible cultural, family and leisure destination".

Andrew Ede

The Balearic Minister for Tourism, Employment and the Economic Model, Iago Negueruela

A safer Magalluf

No going back on the Balearic Law of Excesses says Tourism Minister

“We want people to enjoy their holidays to the full in a safe environment, and the Balearics is the safest destination in the Mediterranean."

Humphrey Carter

Edition of 24 March 2023
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