News of the day 13 September 2024
News / Latest headlines
Yacht at the centre of an investigation into a fatality in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Yacht that caused Cala Bona fatality was travelling at excessive speed

The Guardia Civil's preliminary report into events of August 23 has been delivered to the courts.

Andrew Ede

Luxury property in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Luxury property market in the Balearics "in decline"

But the market more generally is being characterised by "luxury prices".

Andrew Ede

A sun terrace on rocks in Puerto Andratx, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Controversy over coastal privatisation in Puerto Andratx

Residents feel they are being deprived of their rights to use public space.

Andrew Ede

Turkey takes top spot.

Latest headlines

Turkey knocks the holiday stuffing out of Spain in new survey

"For Brits wanting to keep their costs low, Turkey offers a relatively inexpensive holiday experience"

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Locals and film buffs revive original film sets from classic Western, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Latest headlines

'You dig': Spain lures film fans to sets of 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'

Volunteers restored Sad Hill Cemetery making it a pilgrimage site for fans.

MDB DigitalDavid Latona

Heavy traffic heading to Soller in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Proposal for a toll charge for vehicles not registered in Mallorca

This toll wouldn't apply to all roads but to those with highest density of traffic and environmental sensitivity.

Andrew Ede

News / Comment

Comment

Dynamic Pricing: How Oasis ticket sales exposed a much bigger problem

Ticketmaster brought in dynamic pricing in 2018 after seeing its success in other markets.

Richie Prior

Comment

Looking for Mr or Mrs perfect - why not go online?

I had no idea just how many dating sites, of every kind - there were in existence online.

Frank Leavers

Eating out has is getting more and more expensive

Comment

When eating out became too expensive: Why I am backing the return of the Menu of the Day

Bring back the Menu of the Day it could help save the woes of the restaurant trade...

Jason Moore

The craft beer festival in Mancor de la Vall starts Saturday, September 14.

Comment

The Beer is Here

Mancor’s XII Craft Beer Festival kicks off on Saturday 14 September, showcasing 10 craft brewers, presenting over 50 artisan brews.

Peter Clover

Water restrictions in Deya this summer

Comment

Parched paradise

Water scarcity in Mallorca is a growing concern, primarily due to a combination of natural and human factors.

Erica Lay

Winter tourists find in Mallorca a wide range of sporting, cultural, religious and gastronomic offers

Comment

Mallorca needs a new winter strategy

Tour operators and airlines are talking winter tourism, but no one has mentioned Mallorca.

Humphrey Carter

News / Celebs
Lisa Hogan and Jeremy Clarkson: Photo: Amazon Prime.

Celebs

Jeremy Clarkson's partner in near-death experience from Palma

Hogan and former Top Gear co-host Clarkson (64) have been together for seven years and first met at a party in 2017.

Jason Moore

Holiday / Lifestyle

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Friday, September 13

We'll find the day to be extremely beneficial for catching up on work

MDB Digital

I love to cook paellas as well, but that requires a flat sea

Chef Spotlight in Mallorca

From yachts to kitchens: Inside the culinary journey of superyacht Chef Jean-Christophe Courant

Learn about his travels, cooking style, challenges, and insights into life aboard luxury yachts

Erica Lay

Holiday / Travelling
The MSC Seaview is one of the ships visiting Palma today

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

There are two cruise ships visiting the Port of Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Weather / Latest news
A traffic nightmare.

Latest news

Gridlock in central Palma on Friday as rain stops play

The summer sunshine is rapidly coming to an end

Jason Moore

Playa de Es Penyó, Mallorca

Latest news

Saturday's weather in Mallorca - Warmer

The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the fourteenth of September.

Andrew Ede

Sport / Real Mallorca
Training session this week for Real Mallorca

Real Mallorca

Real Mallorca back in La Liga action on Saturday

Saturday's opponents Villareal have made an unbeaten start to the season winning two and drawing two.

Monro Bryce

Sport / Other Sports
The new training sessions are open to girls and boys aged 7-15.

Other Sports

Mallorca Cricket Club welcomes back Junior Cricket with exciting new training sessions!

This is an exciting opportunity for young cricketers on the island to get involved in the sport and build a strong foundation for future success.

MDB Digital

Edition of 13 September 2024
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