Etiqueta 'Majorca'
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

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

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

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

Away from a crowded area, but an image of evidence against the pickpockets gathered by the Guardia Civil.

Crime

Arrest of twelve market pickpockets

Alcudia, Cala Millor and Pollensa have been specifically identified as locations for the thefts.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/05/2016 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

Beach in Palma. Environmentalists are wondering about services on some of Majorca's beaches.

Beaches

Environmentalists wanting beach services to not be authorised

GOB says that authorisation procedures are not complying with the Costas Authority's regulations.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter24/05/2016 00:00

Massive blow to Majorca drugs dealers

Crime

Massive blow to Majorca drugs dealers

Operation Iron Belt has so far led to the arrests of 25 people.

Humphrey Carter18/05/2016 00:00

Alexander Romanov in court.

Crime

Russian mafia boss found guilty of money laundering in Majorca

Romanov accepted a sentence of three years and nine months plus fines which totalled 4.2 million euros and the 1.6 million euros he laundered.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter16/05/2016 00:00

Sporting events putting pressure on Guardia Civil

Police

Sporting events putting pressure on Guardia Civil

The Guardia Civil traffic police are having to cope with extra workload caused by the large number of major sporting events.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter16/05/2016 00:00

Removing the remnant of a palm tree destroyed by the beetle.

Environment

Palm beetle has affected 11,000 trees since 2006

The municipalities most affected are as they have been for some years - Palma, Llucmajor, Calvia and Pollensa.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter14/05/2016 00:00

Rental prices back at pre-crisis levels as demand skyrockets

Property

Rental prices back at pre-crisis levels as demand skyrockets

Estate agents are no longer bothering to advertise flats to rent, as the adverts produce so many calls.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter14/05/2016 00:00

Sheltering from the rain.

Weather

Over 70 bolts of lightning strike Majorca in one hour

The level two storm alert for Majorca and Minorca was lifted later in the afternoon.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter13/05/2016 00:00

Palma, Bellver Castle.

Tourism

Summer bookings for Majorca reaching "critical point"

In the UK, if people have not booked their summer holiday to Majorca yet, they are going to be hard pushed to find accommodation.

Humphrey Carter12/05/2016 00:00