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Sunday, 21 July 2019 15:1321 July 2019

Majorca Daily Bulletin

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Majorca

The triumphal carriage at Valldemossa's La Beata fiestas.

What's on in Majorca: 22-28 July

Another week rammed with fiestas. Fireworks and/or demons in Alcudia, Algaida, Binissalem, Manacor, Paguera, Playa de Muro, Portocolom, Santanyi, Son Serra de Marina and Vilafranca; the "triumphal carriage" for La Beata in Valldemossa on Sunday; Cossiers dance on two occasions in Algaida; Manacor's "mule", giants, horses and more for the Sant Jaume grand parade; Pollensa's La Patrona starts; S'Arracó stages its highly popular night of art; American funk-soul sax legend Maceo Parker in Port Adriano.

Crime

A police officer surveys damage from the fire.

Seven and a half year sentence demanded for 2013 fire

The fire at the end of July 2013 affected 2,347 hectares in the Tramuntana Mountains.

Weather

Sunday's weather in Majorca

Highs of up to 35C today in certain coastal municipalities.

Tourism

"We’ve got to stop talking about tourist numbers - the main issues are quality and profit"

The new Balearic minister for tourism talks about tourist numbers, the tourist tax, cruise ships and more.

Majorca

Good morning to you!

Tonight, Gregory Porter performs in Port Adriano.

Police

Man knocked down and killed by taxi in Palma

The taxi-driver tested negative for alcohol.

Weather

Majorca on heat alert

Keep cool as it's going to be a hot one!

Police

The victim being checked in an ambulance.

Briton arrested for suspected rape in Magalluf

The alleged rape was at a hotel near Punta Ballena on Friday morning.

Police

Police can record drivers with signs of having taken drugs

This will be in addition to the current saliva test.

Police

Playground castle set fire to

The rubber base and some wooden posts were affected. There were no injuries.

Science

First signals from Apollo II landing on the moon beamed to Majorca

The former US satellite base on top of Puig Major received the first message from Apollo 11 when it landed on the Moon.

Emergencies

Russian girl fighting for her life

She was on holiday with her family.

Cruise tourism

Palma town hall holds talks over cruise ships

The debate continues about cruise ships in Palma.

Tourism

Retailers call for Palma holiday rentals study

“We cannot allow poor treatment of tourists; we live from them.”

Police

Gang rape suspect claims sex was consensual

The Guardia Civil are currently studying hotel security camera footage and the content of phones belonging to four men in all.

Magalluf

Fund in the name of Briton who died after Magalluf balcony fall

Freddie Pring was an extremely popular young rugby player.

Celebrities

Michael Douglas' beautiful Majorca video

Michael Douglas in Majorca video which in our opinion is worthy of an Oscar!

Police

Man hunt after petrol station robbery

Police across the island have been placed on alert.

Environment

Cruise ship solar cream fears

The last warning was on July 8.

Celebrities

Hen night in Malaga for Rafa's bride?

The wedding could take place in August.

Fiestas

Inca plastic bull run

This event took place at the Plaza d'Espnaya in Inca.

Politics

Spain's acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks with Unidas Podemos' (Together We Can) leader Pablo Iglesias.

Spain's Podemos party rejects Sanchez's plan for cabinet

Parliament will vote next week on whether to confirm or reject Sanchez as premier.

Weather

June 2019 was the hottest on record across the globe

Europe, Asia and Africa, as well as the Hawaii and U.S. Gulf of Mexico regions experienced their hottest Junes on record.

Tourism

"German tourism down by 15 per cent, Brexit has failed to hit Britons..."

According to 57% of hotel confederation members, domestic tourism is expected to rise; 49% point to a drop in foreign tourism.

Travel

Ryanair's British pilot union to vote on possible August strike

Strike action would take place in late August.

Politics

Spain's Sanchez says Podemos leader cannot be in government

Spain's parliament voting next week.

Police

Robbery gang at work in Calvia

Police suspect that a highly organised gang is responsible

Emergencies

Man drowns at Can Picafort beach

The man is well known in the area.

Nautical

Super yacht with six swimming pools drops anchor

Ocean Victory is valued at 300 million dollars.

Magalluf

Girlfriend of Briton who died falling from Magalluf balcony blames lack of safety

Death has sparked debate on social media.

Environment

Balearic beaches stubbing out smoking

The no-smoking beach initiative is for two main reasons - people’s health and reducing cigarette waste (butts).

Animal welfare

Animal rights group questions Palma bullring compliance

The Assaib animal rights association does not want the bullfight to go ahead next month.

Heritage

Authorities on the beach where the wreck was discovery.

Roman wreck found off Can Pastilla

The boat was some ten metres long and five metres wide.

Environment

Posidonia information campaign at Calvia beaches

Awareness being increased among beachgoers.

Police

Over 140 arrests in Playa de Palma

The greatest number of arrests have been for theft.

Tourism

Discounts of up to 30% for holiday rentals

UK and Germany make up 70 percent of the villa market in the Balearics.

Police

A man poses with a toupee with a drug package under it after being arrested in Barcelona.

Colombian caught in Spain with cocaine under toupee

The Colombian was detained at the end of June.

Nautical

Nadal selling his yacht

The tennis star is selling his yacht as he has ordered a 30 metre catamaran.

Animal welfare

The anti-bullfighting movement will mobilise if the bullfight is allowed to go ahead.

Calls for town hall to prevent Palma bullfight

Council claims bullfight cannot take place because the required paperwork has not been submitted.

The Weather in Majorca

Full summer season in force.

Majorca

Sant Abdon and Sant Senen fiestas in Inca.

Good morning to you!

Big bang of fiestas continues and stable weather across the island.

Health

Patient waiting times on the increase

With regard to patients waiting for 60 days or more, there was an increase of 146%.

Police

Sentenced for wave of Santa Ponsa car thefts

Total sentence of four and a half years given.

Travel

Havoc on a flight from Scotland to Ibiza

More than 30 passengers were involved.

Tourism

“Tourists kill the city" graffiti springing up in Palma

The police are still investigating a wave of similar incidents dating back to last summer.

Animal welfare

The intention had been that bullfighting would be no more in Majorca.

Bullfighting set to return to Palma

Bullfighting had effectively been prohibited, until the Constitutional Court intervened.

Environment

Residents demanding an end to Palma beach contamination

Businesses as well as residents are demanding solutions, "not just words".

Environment

Almost all turtles are affected by plastic

For a turtle that has ingested plastic, the recovery time is normally up to two weeks.

Emergencies

View of the area of Son Marroig in Deya.

Missing 50-year-old Briton found dead in Majorcan mountains

An investigation is ongoing.

Police

Police on hand to escort ambulances to “conflict” zones

The new protection system has been called Panic Code;all ambulance crews can activate the alert if they feel at risk.

Emergencies

The bleeding Briton was finally caught and arrested by the Guardia Civil.

Briton arrested after attacking medics trying to assist him in Magalluf

There have been at least five similar incidents in Magalluf over the past week.

Nautical

Superyachts in the Bay of Palma

Palma Bay, where the world's finest yachts and ships are to be seen.

Majorca

Flotillas with the image of the Virgin Mary for the Virgen del Carmen fiestas.

What's on in Majorca: 15-21 July

Another bumper week of fiestas. The fiestas for Saint James (Sant Jaume) start in Alcudia, Calvia and Manacor (among other places). Flotillas, fireworks, correfocs for Virgen del Carmen and for Sant Jaume, Santiago, Spain's patron saint. Grammy award-winning jazz singer Gregory Porter in Port Adriano. Three nights of concerts at Bellver Castle, Palma.

Beaches

News

What's on in Majorca: 22-28 July

Another week rammed with fiestas. Fireworks and/or demons in Alcudia, Algaida, Binissalem, Manacor, Paguera, Playa de Muro, Portocolom, Santanyi, Son Serra de Marina and Vilafranca; the "triumphal carriage" for La Beata in Valldemossa on Sunday; Cossiers dance on two occasions in Algaida; Manacor's "mule", giants, horses and more for the Sant Jaume grand parade; Pollensa's La Patrona starts; S'Arracó stages its highly popular night of art; American funk-soul sax legend Maceo Parker in Port Adriano.

News

Sunday's weather in Majorca

Highs of up to 35C today in certain coastal municipalities.

Lifestyle

Second wind for sailing charity

The Jubilee Sailing Trust will communicate their findings by next Monday July 22.

Sports

It's official as Moreno signs new contract

Once again fans have been amazing with nearly 9,000 season tickets being renewed.

Lifestyle

My kind of market

Yet, since living here in Majorca I have somewhat changed my outlook a tad, and realized that markets can be a lot of fun, especially if you know how to work them!

Lifestyle

Mixed paella a la italiana

The rice was plentiful, properly cooked, slightly moist and with a nice touch of oil.

Comment

Letters to the Editor

A letter about the moon landing.