Over a million euros of state of alarm fines to be refunded
The first state of alarm was ruled to have been unconstitutional.
Last-minute heartache for ten-man Mallorca
Mallorca were two-nil up at half time.
Second body washed up in Balearic waters
The first was found last Wednesday in the sea, in an advanced state of decomposition.
Ibiza hit by heavy rains, Mallorca escapes lightly
"High winds cuase problems in some parts of the island...."
"Fully vaccinated travellers being ordered to self-isolate on arrival in UK:" newspaper report
"Newspaper report in the Independent by travel expert Simon Calder...."
The sweet sound of the bin men
There were that many bins lined up and there was that much stuff on the ground that it took them an age.
Real Mallorca owner hits back
"Documentary evidence in our possession and eyewitness accounts directly contradict the reporter's accusations..."
Spain vows to speed up aid to volcano-hit La Palma
Sanchez paid tribute to all those working to tackle the eruption.
The Council of Mallorca adds more protection in Pollensa
The mayor, as we know, has something of an issue with the heritage department.
Alcudia and Pollensa hotels in line for best sustainable hotel award
A different type of “hotel concept” will be considered at Mallorca’s first Sustainable Hotels Conference.
Unesco recognition for Pollensa weaving technique?
This may go further in seeking a declaration as a World Heritage Site.
Raccoons are invading Mallorca!
240 raccoons were caught in Banyalbufar, Estellencs, Puigpunyent, Valldemossa, Soller and Esporles last year.
What to do in Mallorca when you are worth 50 billion dollars!!
"Chinese tycoon leaves the island after luxury break"
General Hospital Covid Unit closing
The cumulative incidence rate in the Balearic Islands was 62.1 per 100,000 inhabitants in 14 days on Friday.
South African Bryce Easton has taken the lead at the Mallorca Golf Open
The South African emerges as an unexpected candidate for the title.
Covid kills Palma video store
"The collection is colossal, we have 37,000 movies on DVD and 15,000 on Blu-ray.."
Juvenile Centre in Son Roca shutting down
On Tuesday, around 300 minors staged a protest outside the Norai Centre.
Twenty years of the Albufereta Nature Reserve
In October 2001, S’Albufereta was declared a nature reserve.
Ahoy there? Want to know what is in Port?
"What is moored in the ports of Palma, Alcudia, Ibiza and Mahon...."
Another tennis gold for Alcudia’s Deirdrea
The medal was presented by Rafa Nadal.
'The Squid Game' boosts South Korea's garment industry at Halloween
‘The Squid Game' has become a global sensation and that’s brought an avalanche of orders..”
Fish and chips in the Top Ten
Do you agree with our restaurant critic? What do you think?
Beware of the far right
Trump is making waves and Spain’s far right party Vox has global intentions.
All year around
“Mallorca is a fantastic all year around sporting destination...”
What's On Saturday 23 October
Plenty of fairs coming this weekend across the island. Also be advised on Sunday road closures on the island due to the Mallorca 312 event. Click here for information.
Mallorca Weather Forecast for October 23
Stay up to date with the weather all over Mallorca via our live webcams, just click here.
Where to eat out on Mallorca this weekend!
Looking for somewhere new to eat?
Today's Bargains!
This unique house in Fornalutx is just one of the properties on offer in today's property section.
More Mallorca winter flights than pre-COVID, but fuel prices bite
"The hope is for Spanish air traffic to reach 2019 levels of passenger numbers by the second half of 2022...."
Transport federation demanding exclusive Via Cintura lane
The government's transport plan envisaged a start to this lane in 2021.
New warning about Son Espases emergencies being overwhelmed
Patients enter and remain in emergencies, "as they cannot be referred to wards".
Autopsy reveals cause of death of German woman in Peguera
The victim was in her 60s and lived alone in a semi-detached house in Carrer de Pou in Peguera.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday, October 22
A decrease of seven in the number of Covid patients on wards, as there was on Thursday.
"If you thought England was bad....look at Spain"
Guardiola also sent Bruce his support, saying the 60-year-old should not listen to the criticism
Spain’s tourism - still twenty million short
The Balearics are the national leaders for foreign tourists.
Top shops go as Palma changes
More and more 'For Rent' signs are appearing in Avinguda de Jaume III and Carrer del Sindicat every day.
Balearic Hoteliers investing millions in the Dominican Republic
"We are facing a great opportunity for everyone and we have to take advantage of it.."
No 'Squid Game' South Korea's real-life debt trap
"How is this different from 'Squid Game' if there's no second chances?"
Great Dane Winther is early leader at Mallorca Golf Open
The European Tour being played from Thursday to Sunday.
Alec Baldwin fires prop gun on movie set, killing cinematographer
The Sheriff's office said they are investigating the shooting and interviewing witnesses.
Queen Elizabeth back at desk after first night in hospital in years
The source said she was now resting and undertaking light official duties.
New rules to curb energy consumption
"Those who consume more energy have to make more effort to improve efficiency, reduce their consumption and incorporate renewables.."
"The dogs are fine" Mystery banner and footprints hint at volcano rescue
The drone company trying to rescue three dogs has found no sign of the animals.
RCD Mallorca face tough game in the Mestalla
The Palma side have had a week to recover from their late 1-0 defeat away at Real Sociedad.
Mallorcan named 'Best Sommelier in Spain'
“My mother passed away last year and since then I have been focussed on winning this championship and I want to dedicate my victory to her.
A colourful sea at risk: The decline of corals and gorgonians
If you find corals and gorgonians underwater, take a photo of them and upload your observation to observadoresdelmar.es specifying their level of affectation.
New House, New Body
Discover the amazing transformation projects being carried out by Sarah Forge.
Inca’s fairs and the Lord of Mallorca
The fairs are returning to something approaching their normality, the first fair gets under way tomorrow.
Beware - Winter approaches and I'm afraid of the dark!
The nights are ‘fair-drawing-in’ and in a few days time it will be ‘clocks’ - remember ‘spring forward, fall back’ - but, I really don’t get it, do you?
Football: more dirty cash and blood money
Find out what Donald says about Newcastle United's new owners and other stories of the week.
You need a covid passport
Covid pardons no one, not even sports stars who should be setting an example.
Paperwork issues
“It is quite incredible that a number of expats haven´t resolved their paperwork issues...”
Photo exclusive: "Missing" billionaire spotted in Andratx
"He has a net worth of 42.2 billion dollars...."
Rafa Nadal's smashing birthday surprise for a 90-year-old grandfather
The granddaughter has shared her grandfather's reaction in a video on Twitter.
"Small increase" in coronavirus infections linked to outbreaks
The wearing of masks and ventilation are preventive standards that should be complied with "to the maximum".
Chinese billionaire takes a Mallorca break
Ma was ranked second in the annual "World's 50 Greatest Leaders" list by Fortune.
Spain approves LaLiga selling future TV rights to more operators
LaLiga is preparing a tender to sell its TV rights in Spain from 2022.
Spanish economic party goes flat
Spain, alongside countries across Europe and beyond, has been suffering from worsening chokepoints in the global supply chain
Migrants housed in tents in Palma have all left
The tents were needed because all other places were occupied.
Sales delivery app for Mallorca's small businesses
An app to compete with the likes of Amazon and El Corte Inglés.
Mallorca thanks soldiers who helped during the pandemic
“This complex and difficult work has been carried out in a coordinated manner with evident results..”
More than 1,500 foreign workers left the Balearics last month
Social Security had 2,240,775 foreign contributors in September.
Dinosaurs that move and breathe in Palma!
“The exhibition is in a real Jurassic Park and the dinosaurs are so realistic that some boys and girls think they are real.."
Mallorca new construction projects: Record demand for designer off-plan developments in 2021
The total sales transaction volume in the region has more than doubled since 2019.
Mallorca Golf Open starts
The large number of German fans on the island of Mallorca will be well represented by six players, including the former world number 1 Martin Kaymer.
Twelve working days will be public holidays in Spain in 2022
In addition, there are region-specific holidays, such as Balearics Day.
Santa Eugenia pilot for energy self-consumption
The Balearic government is funding solar self-consumption systems - Santa Eugenia is the first.
The PAula Educational Festival returns to Palma
"We are not an educational congress or a series of presentations, we are a festival with everything from digital and robotics to games and high abilities.."
Record luxury property sales in Mallorca
Real estate transactions in the Balearics Islands during the first half of this year amounted to 390 million euros.
Thousands waiting for a home in Mallorca
"The goal is to have an extra 1,000 homes by the end of the legislature.."
German woman found dead in Paguera
The deceased was widowed a few years ago and lived alone in Carrer del Pou.
Len and Vivienne Armstrong: Dancing Humans of Mallorca
Discover how this couple fell in love with Mallorca!
Quinces - A far from pretty fruit with all kinds of inner beauties
Do you know how to reveal the inner beauty of this fruit?
No spliffs in Mallorca..
To my surprise, the Spanish government is standing firm on recreational cannabis use.
Food for thought
“It is clear that Brexit is having an impact on our daily lives in Mallorca...”
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Today's Bargains!
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Mallorca Weather Forecast for October 23
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What's On Thursday 21 and Friday 22 October
Campos is holding their "sobrassada" fair today.
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Beware - Winter approaches and I'm afraid of the dark!
The nights are ‘fair-drawing-in’ and in a few days time it will be ‘clocks’ - remember ‘spring forward, fall back’ - but, I really don’t get it, do you?
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Quinces - A far from pretty fruit with all kinds of inner beauties
Do you know how to reveal the inner beauty of this fruit?
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Len and Vivienne Armstrong: Dancing Humans of Mallorca
Discover how this couple fell in love with Mallorca!
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Don't miss these top events this week in Mallorca!
These are Andrew Ede's top events that are taking place on Mallorca this week.
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Beware of the far right
Trump is making waves and Spain’s far right party Vox has global intentions.
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Another tennis gold for Alcudia’s Deirdrea
The medal was presented by Rafa Nadal.
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New music groups for children and teenagers at the Anglican Church in Palma
Every Thursday at 17.15 they offer sessions for 4-6 year-olds called “Little Musicians” and then the teenagers (11-16 years) take over under the name “WE ARE POP”.
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A colourful sea at risk: The decline of corals and gorgonians
If you find corals and gorgonians underwater, take a photo of them and upload your observation to observadoresdelmar.es specifying their level of affectation.
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Mallorca’s olives - The harvest is underway
What is your favourite type of olive? Our Bulletin food expert believes this year's crop will be a good one.
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Busy, Busy, Busy
Find out how the events of the Mallorca Classic Week and the 500 Mallorca Challenge went.
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EYFS and Primary at Mallorca International School
The first half term in our EYFS and Primary has been full of activity, educational visits and learning.
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La Liga talking points
Talking points from Spanish La Liga.
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Where to eat out on Mallorca this weekend!
Looking for somewhere new to eat?
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Fish and chips in the Top Ten
Do you agree with our restaurant critic? What do you think?
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Doing the shopping and going to the movies - It's all changing!
Frank Leavers compares the shopping and cinema experience between the UK and Mallorca.
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New House, New Body
Discover the amazing transformation projects being carried out by Sarah Forge.
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Fiestas - who are they for?
Could Mallorcan festivals and traditions attract tourists? What do you think?
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Queen's college year 1 Children making sense of shape
This week the Year 1 children are learning about 2D shapes.
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Football: more dirty cash and blood money
Find out what Donald says about Newcastle United's new owners and other stories of the week.