Etiqueta 'Majorca'
Love Island, when it returned last year.

Entertainment

Miss GB has title stripped after having sex on Love Island in Majorca

"We pride ourselves on promoting the positivity of pageants in modern society and this includes the promotion of a strong, positive female role model in our winners."

17/06/2016 00:00

At one of the scenes for the drugs raids, this one in Palma.

Crime

Major anti-drugs operation in Majorca

One of the properties raided was only 250 metres from the Marivent Palace, the Spanish Royal Family's summer holiday residence.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter15/06/2016 00:00

Fears that a UK exit will have a harmful impact on Majorca's exports, such as potatoes.

EU referendum

Majorca's exporters greatly concerned at Brexit prospect

"It will be very negative for the Balearic and European economy and will affect more than 200 businesses on the islands."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter14/06/2016 00:00

The bus fire in Illetes produced a great deal of black smoke.

Emergencies

Bus explosion in Illetes causes alarm

The bus was cleared of its passengers (only four or five) when an engine problem initially caused white smoke.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter13/06/2016 00:00

A sadly familiar sight in Majorca in summer. A Canadair plane dropping water on the recent forest fire in Puigpunyent.

Environment

Majorca summer fire-prevention campaign is launched

Tourists are being appealed to as well in order to heighten their awareness of fire risk.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter13/06/2016 00:00

Cameras near the Inca motorway exit.

Transport

Hidden road cameras bringing numerous fines

One of the points where these cameras have been placed is by the motorway exit for Consell and Alaro.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter11/06/2016 00:00

Helicopter fly-past for Queen Elizabeth birthday celebrations.

Society

Majorca celebrates the Queen’s 90th birthday

Guests were in a very special mood at Mood Beach today for Queen’s Elizabeth’s 90th birthday.

Humphrey Carter10/06/2016 00:00

The inspectors will be looking at quality and service but crucially at whether the all-inclusive offer is legal.

Tourism

Tourism ministry clamping down on illegal all-inclusive offer

Currently, there are 53 hotels with all-inclusive offer registered with the ministry, when the number is very much higher: 297 in total.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter09/06/2016 00:00

Puigpunyent fire drama

Emergencies

Puigpunyent fire drama

The alarm was raised at 4.30pm and, due to the proximity of the blaze to houses in the area, a level-one emergency was immediately declared.

Humphrey Carter08/06/2016 00:00

There are times when Majorca and the Balearics just get very hot.

Weather

Met agency confirms that Balearic summer will be hotter than normal

Temperatures will be above average. This would suggest average maximum peaks of 29 degrees and minimums of 19.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter07/06/2016 00:00

The boat that was used by the illegal immigrants.

Police

Seven illegal immigrants intercepted in Santanyi

The seven men, all Algerian, will now be subject to processing by the National Police, which will initiate procedures for them to be deported.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter07/06/2016 00:00

The protest against the poisoning of dogs in Santa Maria del Cami.

Animal welfare

Santa Maria protest over poisoning of dogs

"We have our suspicions as to who might be doing this, but in the absence of evidence we prefer to keep our silence and let the Guardia Civil investigate."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter06/06/2016 00:00

It is not just in Palma where extra police are being demanded.

Police

Majorca towns demanding more police this summer

The municipalities fear that there will be insufficient cover for the anticipated volume of tourists.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter01/06/2016 00:00

Emergencies

One dead in Sant Llorenç road accident

Four vehicles were involved in the crash on the Son Servera road. A 60-year-old woman died as a result.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter29/05/2016 00:00

Cossiers dancing in Alaro yesterday.

Fairs and Fiestas

Alaro Cossier dances will now feature women

The next time that the Cossiers appear they will feature two women.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter29/05/2016 00:00

Can Picafort beach. Hotel occupancy is high on the bay of Alcudia.

Tourism

Majorca's May tourism at July levels

Today there will have been a record number of passengers for a May Saturday, with some 158,000 in all.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter28/05/2016 00:00

Government has big plans for boosting Majorca's bus services.

Transport

Grand plan for improving Majorca's public bus services

The plan, it is said, will seek to revolutionise public bus transport in Majorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/05/2016 00:00