Coronavirus
Virus jeopardises thousands of Spanish bars and restaurants
Some 40,000 bars and restaurants had already shut down permanently in tourism-dependent Spain which implemented one of Europe's toughest lockdowns.
Magalluf
Punta Ballena is selling up
"Some business owners have adapted to the new image by changing what they offer. Others have not. Hence, there are the signs."
Society
Palma residents demanding town hall action against noise
Bars, restaurants, traffic and street drinking are all blamed for increasing noise.
Palma
Town hall proposing new restrictions on Palma's terraces
The Majorca Restaurants Association believes that the new restrictions will force the closure of some 500 terraces.
Palma
Noise complaints in Palma on the increase
Complaints about noise in Palma have increased by almost 13%. The "tardeo" is one cause.
Palma
Palma seeking improvements to the urban landscape
"A deplorable situation is created, with enclosures badly made and furniture of any type."
Playa de Palma
Residents complain about free bars along Playa de Palma
Bars are competing for business by offering happy hours, free bar and a T-shirt for just 23 euros.
Fairs and Fiestas
Soller bar owners seeking Moors and Christians compensation
Bars in Soller's Plaça Constitució will be obliged to close during the final Moors and Christians battle of the town's Firó celebrations.
Terraces
Proceedings against Palma terraces have fallen by a half
85 per cent of Bulletin digital readers do not want the terraces along the Born removed by the council.
Noise
Protection against Palma bar noise called for
The town hall has not yet decided whether to accede to the request for special noise protection.
Terraces
Alternatives for Born terraces being considered
The problem along the Born is not one of overcrowding but of ensuring “emblematic spaces” are kept for the people of the city.