News of the day 9 May 2025
News / Latest headlines
Jet2's CEO, Steve Heapy, said that there was a growing "perception" among some UK sun-seekers that they're no longer welcome in

Latest headlines

British travel boss warns Spain protests are having an impact

“We’ve had people ringing the call centre and going into travel agents, asking questions like ‘is Spain safe’, ‘are we still welcome in the resort’."

Humphrey Carter

Natalia Bueno, former president of the API estate agents association in Mallorca

Latest headlines

The ex-president of the estate agents' association leaving Mallorca because of prices and overcrowding

Natalia Bueno has lived on the island for some 30 years. She is now joining an exodus from Mallorca to northern Spain.

Andrew Ede

The suspect was taken to the Son Bugadelles Guardia Civil barracks.

Latest headlines

British tycoon under investigation for alleged rape in Mallorca

The suspect, aged 55, amassed a significant fortune at the beginning of the century with a mobile phone company.

Juan P. Martínez

The day, which focused on sustainability and clean energy, was successfully integrated into the school’s daily routine and its p

Energy Ariya Challenge

The Energy Challenge rolls into Sant Joan towards a more sustainable future

The Councillor for Education, Catalina Perelló, stressed that ‘involving children in caring for the environment is essential.'

Cati Amores

Don't drink tap water in Sa Pobla until further notice.

Latest headlines

‘The water in Majorca don’t taste like what it ought to’

The Town Council has announced that it is working to resolve the situation ‘as soon as possible’.

Humphrey Carter

News / Comment
The island’s beaches remain a major attraction for visitors

Comment

From a sunny dream to a nightmare

“The island appears to be living in a dream world but the dream could soon turn to a nightmare if something is not done...”

Jason Moore

German pop singer Heino

Comment

Mallorca: The Heino effect

Excessive tourism in these areas not only burdens residents and local authorities but also damages the island’s image.

Patrick Czelinski

Demands for flight reductions in the Balearics.

Comment

Mallorca airport is out of control

Left-wing Balearic governments have been demanding a say in the management of Palma airport for years; now their opponents have seen the light.

Humphrey Carter

A campaign uses AI to highlight Soller’s collapse

Comment

Sollerland: AI images spark tourism debate

So what does a UK reader think and do when reading the Sollerland story?

Shirley Roberts

At Palma Airport, Spain’s third busiest, tens of thousands of people—both staff and passengers—cross paths every day

Comment

Tourist numbers and the airport smokescreen

“The Balearics can’t control the airport, but the Balearics can control accommodation.”

Andrew Ede

News / Did you know
Public showers on beaches could become a thing of the past.

Did you know

Goodbye to beach showers in Spain

While visitor comfort is crucial, the preservation of natural resources is becoming a priority that can attract more environmentally conscious tourists.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Holiday / Hotels
Weather / Latest news
Heavy rain hits Magalluf.

Latest news

What a night, Magalluf flooded!

Bad weather starting to cause concern in Mallorca.

Jason Moore

Cala d'Or, Mallorca after a massive downpour

Latest news

Torrential rain turns sea brown in Cala d'Or

An amber alert for heavy rain in the east of Mallorca was issued.

Andrew Ede

Living / Paperwork
Sport / Real Mallorca
Son Moix hosts Valladolid tomorrow at 6.30pm.

Real Mallorca

Has Arrasate lost the dressing room?

Local fans are now asking the question: how on earth did this team accumulate 30 points in the first half of the season and now we look a demoralised shambles?

Monro Bryce

Food and drink / Food and drink
Strawberry jam is easy to make

Food and drink

Strawberry fields forever...

Their wonderful aroma and sweet-acidic flavour brighten up a host of dishes from mousses and cheesecakes to ice creams and refreshing fruit cocktails.

Marc Fosh

Food and drink

Bar Review: Xquisite Bar, Lounge & Shisha - Palma

Denis told us that he is hoping to be able to open the terrace from the 15th of May.

Mia Naprta

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