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Wednesday, 12 December 2018 01:5912 December 2018

Majorca Daily Bulletin

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Transport

The shuttle bus to Formentor is one of the few vehicles allowed to go to the lighthouse.

Three months of Formentor traffic restrictions next year

Restrictions on traffic to the lighthouse will start on 15 June next year.

Crime

Defence seeking acquittal of Puerto Pollensa murderer

Ioan Ciotau had been drinking and taking anti-anxiety pills.

Tourism

Tourism ministry claiming 57 million euros for resort investment

The investment relates to so-called "mature" resorts such as Magalluf and Playa de Palma.

Transport

Iberia fined 440,000 euros for abusive practice

Iberia has been warned in the past about its "no-show" clause.

Tourism

Jet2 boss named tourism personality of the year

Jet2 is now the UK's second largest tour operator.

Gastronomy

The best of Majorcan cooking

Leading local chef Damian Loeffler cooks up a treat in this simple to follow recipe which is enjoyable to prepare and of course eat! Happy eating.

Majorca

Christmas concert with the children's and adult choirs at Palma's Teatre Principal on Saturday.

What's on in Majorca: 10-16 December

A whole load of Christmas markets and concerts across the island. Among the highlights - the Balearic Symphony Orchestra and children's choirs on Thursday and the Teatre Principal children and adult choirs on Saturday. Swedish school children's choir at the Cathedral for Santa Lucia (Thursday). A Russian Christmas at Palma Auditorium (Saturday). "A Christmas Carol" (with carol singing) also at the auditorium - and in English.

Tourism

Record hotel occupancy in Palma for Constitution holiday

Palma has been busy over this holiday period.

Construction

Over 1,000 new homes under Palma Gesa plan

Under the plan, Endesa will retrieve ownership of the building and be allowed to undertake development, but not on the seafront.

Settlement

Pollensa town hall facing compensation bill for demolished house

The problem with the house arose after it had been built. It blocked the view of other residents on the Calvari.

Housing

Habtur points to 19% increase in cost of residential letting

Joan Miralles, the president of the Habtur holiday rentals association, yesterday presented a report in which it is claimed that the cost of residential letting in Palma has risen by 19% in the past two years.

Crime

Ex-workers suspected of supplying burglary information

Three people are under arrest and three others are implicated. One of the six is just seventeen years old.

Television

More stars join BBC series The Mallorca Files as filming gets underway on the island

Detective series is being shot at key locations on the island over coming months.

Politics

Calls to change Spanish Constitution to reflect changing society

The Central Government Delegate in the Balearics, Rosario Sanchez, said yesterday that the Spanish Constitution needed to be altered to embrace the changes in Spanish society

Sports

Sports education taken to new level with partnership between two top British centres

Sports education on the island has moved to a new level following an agreement signed this week between Loughborough College and the Best Centre for sporting excellence in Ses Salinas.

Police

Police inspectors who failed to spot threat to murdered woman relieved of their posts

The victim was stabbed to death at Conforama where she worked.

Arrests

Tensions flare during police operation

The Guardia Civil raided a property in Palma yesterday morning.

Illegal

26 illegal immigrants caught trying to slip into the Balearics

The Guardia Civil intercepted four boats in the Balearics yesterday and among those arrested are at least five minors.

Brexit

Balearic businesses getting nervous about Brexit

Fears of a collapse on the value of the Pound.

Entertainment

National TV station to ring in the New year from Sant Llorenç

Leading Spanish television channel Telecinco has accounced that this year, it will be ringing in the New Year from Sant Llorenç, where 13 people lost their lives as a result of severe flooding in October.

Incident

Baby dies after father falls down stairs

Four-month-old passed away as a result of serious injuries after being admitted to Son Espases.

Traffic

Arta's military bridge is now open to traffic

The first vehicles crossed the bridge yesterday morning.

Security

Police step up security in Palma this Christmas

Palma is going to increase the number of “obstacles” in the city centre as part of the Christmas security operation.

Brexit

An open letter from Ambassador Simon Manley to British nationals living in Spain

I wanted to update you on the recent developments on our exit from the EU. As many of you are no doubt aware, on Sunday 25^th November, there was a special European Council on Brexit. EU leaders agreed the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration on the future relationship between the UK and EU.

Nautical industry

News

What's on in Majorca: 10-16 December

A whole load of Christmas markets and concerts across the island. Among the highlights - the Balearic Symphony Orchestra and children's choirs on Thursday and the Teatre Principal children and adult choirs on Saturday. Swedish school children's choir at the Cathedral for Santa Lucia (Thursday). A Russian Christmas at Palma Auditorium (Saturday). "A Christmas Carol" (with carol singing) also at the auditorium - and in English.

Sports

Referee blunders as Mallorca lose

Real Mallorca lost a game of high quality in controversial circumstances, going down 2-1 at home to Malaga.

Comment

Letters to the Editor

A reader comments the viewpoint regarding "Changing times".

News

Cooking up a Majorcan treat

Marc Fosh is one of Europe´s most exciting and creative cookery talents.

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The Bulletin has also published is a 24 page special dedicated to Majorcan food. Both editions are now available online and at the fair in London's Excel Centre in Docklands. See you at the fair!