Cats poisoned in Muro
The poisoning was in a rural area of Muro with only a small number of houses.
Andrew Ede
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And not cleaning Alcudia?
CCOO union accuses the municipal services agency Lumsa of “flagrant and unacceptable” breaches of contract conditions.
Ensuring compliance with Covid measures in Alcudia
The mayor of Alcudia, and Pollensa’s mayor, had a meeting earlier this week to discuss compliance with Covid measures.
British increase in Pollensa
The number of British residents in Pollensa has increased by almost 25%.
The complete mess of testing
Rapid antigen tests are the type of test that many in the tourism industry now want for travellers from their points of origin.
Cleaning up Puerto Pollensa
The beaches are completely usable from a bathing point of view and, in general, the water is in line with health parameters required by the regulations.
The “little gem” of gardens in Mallorca
Raixa is one of the twenty-eight gardens that constitute the European Route of Historic Gardens.
Puerto Pollensa disputes
Puerto Pollensa contamination ... the row continues
"The state of the waters has worsened significantly"
Viewpoint
Reclaiming the centre
Inflammatory statements and a breakdown in the civility of discourse only serve to advance this.
Enjoying Majorca
The tragedies of Mallorca’s cycling pioneers
In 1955 the Vuelta was able to become established, and it has been staged ever since.
The Week in Tourism
What is a safe air corridor?
Our columnist Andrew Ede asks "Well, what is it exactly?". Also what is happening to Air Europa and when will people start going on holiday again!
Fairs and fiestas
Forgetting the artisans in Mallorca
Next month, Pollensa would normally be staging its autumn fair, which in recent years has been dedicated to artisans.
Northern Spotlight
Alcudia finally gets a “botellón” bylaw
Traditionally a problem in the Magic area, it has extended to Alcanada, Bonaire and the industrial estate.
Enjoying Majorca
Mallorca: A nest of spies
Almost to this day 27 years ago, Ricardo Sicre Cerdá, aka Richard Stickler, died at his home in Palma. Originally from Barcelona, he was a republican who fled Spain.
Northern Spotlight
Something didn't happen: the Barcares beach club
Find out what project has been withdrawn, the sunloungers in Puerto Alcudia, a film about Hotel Formentor and events taking place in the north this week.
The Week in Tourism
Travel criteria: Has Europe passed the test?
Five months on, we come to the latest recommendations.
Enjoying Majorca
The joy of the Mallorcan landscape
From next Monday, the Council of Mallorca will be celebrating the Setmana del Paisatge.
Viewpoint
Always the finance
"The Balearic government's budget-setting process for 2021 will be an almighty difficult task.."
Viewpoint
Mobility confusion
"A list has now been published of 190 roads that won't be 30 kph; they will either be 40 or 50..."
Northern Spotlight
An Alcudia beach club almost in the sea
Plus, more improvement work in Puerto Pollensa and the endless saga of the Albufera treatment plant.
Viewpoint
Wave after Wave
Maria Antònia Font and Javier Arranz have spoken about a third wave. They are predicting nothing, but if there is a third wave, it will be linked to Christmas.
The Blog
Town hall turncoats and betrayal
Another tale of town hall intrigue.
The Week in Tourism
Hoping for Easter
Much has obviously happened since early April, and it unfortunately hasn’t been very encouraging.
Viewpoint
A rental is not a home
Calvia is now following the lead set by Muro in establishing a rubbish tax rate for holiday rentals.
The Blog
Majorca also has museums
Museums are clearly an element of this cultural tourism, a very big element in that there are indeed museums everywhere.
Reflections in September
Keeping it in the family
Disadvantages or not, the family businesses have remained and continue to flourish.
Viewpoint
The Czechs to the rescue
66,491 visited the Balearic Islands in 2018 and almost 56,000 of them came to Palma.
The Blog
Aznar and the hostages to the past
Aznar is arguably the most active of the ex-prime ministers.
Viewpoint
Difference doesn't matter
Minorca remains on Germany's travel blacklist at least until the middle of this month.
The Blog
Premium Majorca: What lies behind
There is far more wealth broadly spread as a consequence of tourism, but will a transformational model predicated on luxury or premium bring about an improved balance to society?
Enjoying Majorca
Nuredduna: Fiction or legend?
A most beautiful representation of Nuredduna is Remigia Caubet González’s statue near the Palacio de Congresos in Palma.
Viewpoint
Being Proactive
Other regions are providing voucher incentives for their domestic markets, but the Balearics haven't come up with any notable initiatives.
Viewpoint
Rebel regions
Some regional governments opposed to tighter coronavirus restrictions for municipalities with more than 100,000 people.
Tourism
Taking the glamour out of tourism
Call it ERTE or furlough, we have become familiar with arcane detail of employment law.
Politics
Catalonia and the ribbons of rupture
On Monday, the Supreme Court upheld the eighteen-month disqualification from public office of Quim Torra, the president of Catalonia.
Heritage
Feixina monument and the politicisation of heritage
It isn't a case of preservation for preservation's sake.
Viewpoint
An impartial judiciary
The European Commission's latest report into the Rule of Law in EU member contains eleven pages on Spain.
Fairs and fiestas
How to create a tradition
During the next few weeks we will bring you a series of articles regarding fiestas and traditions that haved occured during September and how they came to be in different villages in Majorca.
The Blog
The fires in the soul of Majorca
The story of Pep was one that emerged during and after the great fire in the Tramuntana seven summers ago.
Viewpoint
The Digital Illusion
Calvia town hall's emergency plan for the municipality's retailers is to apparently include a means by which businesses will be able to sell online.
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News
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Monday
Its a beautiful sunny day in Mallorca with light winds but it will be very cold overnight in some places.
To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.
Community
How to get your new “TIE” foreign identity card
“If you don’t speak Spanish just say Brexit!”
Lifestyle
What's On this week on Mallorca
Please note that due to the curfew (lockdown) in the Balearics, some events may be subject to alteration or cancellation.
Lifestyle
Pork belly perfection
Now that Christmas is approaching is a good time to present another easy and flavourful recipe to enjoy with family and friends.
Lifestyle
Getting ready for Christmas
What herb we can cut now in our garden and do you know how to take care of an "air plant"?
Sports
Mallorca miss out on going top after Espanyol slip up
Mallorca were second best for much of the match.
Lifestyle
Cute Pets of Mallorca
Find out from Joachim Sommer why we need to be a bit careful when playing with our dogs, Cooper has been to the beach again but where gets 4 out of 5? We introduce three cute pets and have loving words in memory of Louie the Great.
Community
Swapping a UK Driving Licence to a Spanish One!
How to exchange your UK driving licence for a Spanish one. The deadline to do so easily is approaching fast! My husband and I decided to test the online system.
Sports
Mallorca miss going top after 0-0 draw
Mallorca gave the ball away far too often and I don’t recall Sporting doing that once.
Lifestyle
Stephen Baggaley tour of Mallorca
Take a look where we go today for a visit!
Lifestyle
All Change ready for 2021
Newbie innovative businesses open in Soller aimed at creativity.
Comment
Letters to the Editor
A reader thanks the Balearic Government for their help regarding Brexit and another reader is trying to communicate with the Track and Trace people but is not getting any anywhere!
Lifestyle
Nice Med version of fish and chips
This week our Bulletin restaurant critic visits an English-style restaurant near Santa Catalina in Palma.
Comment
Changing travel habits
"The lockdowns have given time for people to reflect on life and travel may change.."
Comment
Letters to the Editor
A reader has had to cancel their usual trip out for Christmas and the New Year.