Police
Woman’s body found
DNA tests are going to be required to identify the woman.
Environment
Cala Ratjada lighthouse to be marine reserve centre
The visitors' centre will have exhibitions, audiovisual displays and a reception.
Environment
Army's manoeuvres in Majorca arouse curiosity
Terraferida states that the manoeuvres are incompatible with the conservation of the beaches and protected environment.
Events
Majorca Daily Bulletin Thanksgiving lunch
The Bulletin celebrates Thanksgiving at the Hotel Gloria de Sant Jaume. Phone to reserve your place.
Weather
Today's weather
Rain for much of the day with highs of just 16º.
Brexit
Brexit plan to keep British tourists flying to Spain smoothly
In the event of a UK-EU avaition deal not coming through, Spain will have a plan B.
Business
Balearic interests will be defended in Air Europa sale
There would have to be one year of integration and three years during which Air Europa as a business would have to be maintained.
Brexit
British government under pressure to come clean over future of expatriates
b “Deal” and “No Deal” scenarios are very different at present. There is a need to secure protection of rights under either.
Tourist Tax
Minister justifies tourist tax revenue for the metro
The extension of the Metro to ParcBit will reduce the number of cars on the Via Cintura.
Tourism
Thomas Cook Germany cancels 2020 bookings
The process of finding a buyer is continuing.
What's On
Events in Majorca on Wednesday / Thursday
Dijous Bo in Inca, Circ Historic Raluy continues in Palma and the Yellowjackets perform in Palma.
What's On
Where to go and What to see
Daily markets to visit and films to see in English. One Piece: Stampede is only on tomorrow, see trailer.
Arrests
Three arrests following discovery of drugs warehouse
Properties in Palma, Marratxi and Sencelles were raided in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Courts
Drunk driver says she was not informed of her rights
Renata G. lost control of the Skoda that belonged to her husband and ran into the group, killing Paula Fornés.
Employment
Shortage of Palma firefighters costing thousands of euros in overtime
Twenty-five years ago, the ratio was one firefighter per 1,500 residents. This ratio was stable until 2009.
Sunday Interview
“I love to transmit the excitement of crashing through the waves...”
The Sunday Interview: Humphrey Carter talks to sailor and international artist Anna Boulton who is world famous for her paintings of yachts and regattas.
Weather
Today's weather
Mainly sunny with a few showers.
What's On
Where to go and what to see
Daily markets across the island and films in English in Palma and Marratxi.
What's On
Events in Majorca on Tuesday / Wednesday
Dijous Bo begins in Inca and Festival Fesjajá continues in Palma.
Tourism
Indignation at no Thomas Cook money for Cala D'Or
In Cala d’Or, Thomas Cook hasn’t paid many hotelier invoices.
Transport
"Bulletin" lands at Gatwick
The 24 page special has already been distributed across London.
Transport
Metro services restored; passenger use rising
Ther was a 46.4% increase in the metro’s passengers in September (compared with last year).
Crime
Palma beating was related to drug selling
Two men, a 19-year-old Spaniard and a 27-year-old South American, are under investigation.
Therapy
Dog therapy for Calvia senior citizens
The scheme is being supported financially by La Caixa's Obra Social.
Transport
Palma police using private vehicles to get to duty points
Under no circumstances are officers allowed to patrol using their own vehicles.
Court
Seven and a half years demanded for Tramuntana fire accused
A sergeant from the Guardia Civil's Seprona environment protection division informed the court that the fire had started in a pile of prunings.
Weather
100 kilometre per hour winds in Majorca
As well as rain, there was hail.
What's On
Where to go and what to see
Daily markets across the island and films in English in Palma and Marratxi.
Show
Festival of light at Palma's Cathedral
See how the light show was at Palma's Cathedral this morning.
What's On
Events in Majorca on Monday / Tuesday
First events for the biggest of all Majorca's fairs - Dijous Bo, this coming Thursday.
Weather
The first snow of autumn falls in Majorca
Snow has fallen down to 1,000 metres.
What's On
Events in Majorca on Sunday / Monday
Pollensa's fair and Inca's fiestas for Santa Maria la Major.
Planning
Developers criticise Palma rooftop pool ban
The federation of residents associations argues that pools are a threat to coexistence as properties will be used as holiday rentals.
Entertainment
Interview with Elen Rhys of The Mallorca Files
Welsh actress Elen Rhys plays DC Miranda Blake in the long-awaited The Mallorca Files.
Business
Pilots union in favour of Air Europa acquisition
The Sepla pilots union at Iberia believes that the acquisition will be a positive factor in enabling expansion and consolidation.
Tourist Tax
Turkey to introduce a tourist tax
Rates will be determined by hotel star classification and will be charged per person per day.
Environment
Balearic government declares climate emergency
The vice-president observed that the situation is particularly serious.
What's On
Events in Majorca on Saturday / Sunday
Autumn fairs in Es Capdella, Muro and Pollensa.
Entertainment
Majorca creating stronger ties with US filmmakers
Filming for cinema and television is calculated to have an economic value to Spain of almost 650 million euros per annum.
Industrial Action
December industrial action planned by Palma bus drivers
There are planned strikes on 6 days in December and then an indefinite strike from New Year’s Day is then scheduled.
Business
Most Thomas Cook employees have received government money
The minister added that the other 54 requests contained errors that the employment service is currently correcting.
Environment
Escorca hopes to build a hostel in Sa Calobra
A complete environmental impact assessment for the hostel and other developments being considered by the town hall would be the first stage in this process.
Transport
Airport tram project in 2020 budget
One million euros have been set aside for the design development phase.
Weather
Sunday forecast to be chilliest as unsettled weather continues
Yellow alerts for high winds and rough coastal conditions.
Dedication
Irene’s decades of dedication to the Daily Bulletin
Bulletin’s first Editor, Andrew Valente pays tribute to Bulletin long serving local news Editor Irene Taylor who died this week.
Population
Balearics register second highest level of 'human pressure'
2,070,156 were registered in the Balearics on 13 August of this year, the second highest figure since records began.
Emergencies
Paper factory goes up in flames in Marratxi
Firefighters battled the blaze for two hours until the fire was eventually declared under control.
Environment
Arta's plan for addressing climate emergency
The town hall is to develop a general plan for environmental sustainability.
Employment
Spanish government will "strengthen" Thomas Cook measures
"It is essential that Spain attracts 'a quality British tourist'."
What's On
Events in Majorca on Friday / Saturday
Charity Bazaar in Palma, Autumn Fair in Pollensa and music and poetry in Santanyi.
Finance
More grants promised for Calvia
The grants are intended for improving the appearance of establishments, both inside and outside.
London Fair
Condor "vital" for the Balearics 2020 summer season
The tourism industry in the Balearics is more concerned about the condition of the German market than the British.
Weather
Today's weather
Chance of showers and storms later in the day.
Business
Majorcan is fourth richest person in Spain
Singer, Julio Iglesias dropped to 37th this year.
Terraces
Palma terraces “referendum” to be held in January
“Many families depend on revenue from bars and restaurants”
Environment
Environmentalists denounce Can Picafort dredging
In May 2019, there was an order to cease the dredging.
Finance
Balearics budget timetable set out to be passed by Christmas
An extra 35 millions euros has been set aside for the Aetib strategic tourism agency.
What's On
Events in Majorca on Thursday / Friday
Sonny Rollins tribute at the Blue Jazz Club, Palma this evening and the Pollensa Autumn and Artisan Fair opens tomorrow.
Environment
Car-hire association calls for climate change legislation delay
With regard to rapid charging points, only the north African cities of Ceuta and Melilla have fewer than the Balearics.
Tourism
Palma to diversify cruise visitors, promote smaller ports
Palma has reached full capacity in terms of cruise passengers and is looking to attract smaller ships.
Courts
Sentenced to nine years for rape
The prosecution originally wanted a sentence of 34 years.
Weather
Snow by the end of the week?
Temperatures are dropping and the winds pick up again tomorrow.
Events
Tradition, fun and music at Dijous Bo, Inca's largest fair
Dijous Bo dates back to the 19th century and is the biggest traditional fair on the island.
Entertainment
The Mallorca Files films second series
The first series will premiere on Monday November 25 on BBC.
Business
IAG group will not move Air Europa's headquarters outside Balearics
Priority is to strengthen the position of the group in the market, guarantee the brand and the collective agreements already signed.
Entertainment
British acts announced for Mallorca Live Festival
The Mallorca Live Festival is on May 15 and 16 in Magaluf.
What's On
Events in Majorca on Wednesday / Thursday
The Circ Raluy continues in Palma and there are trotting races at Palma's racetrack.
Incident
Guardia Civil imposters under investigation
They reportedly showed him their guns, threatened to kill him, kicked and punched him.
Tourist Tax
Government defends tourist tax spending decisions
Opposition parties accused the government of using the revenue to fill gaps in the budget.
What's On
Events in Majorca on Tuesday / Wednesday
Music events in Palma and films in English.