Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter
Police
Balearics one of five Tráfico targets because of accident rate
The Balearics is one of five parts of Spain in which Tráfico has launched specific measures against road accidents.
Weather
A warm and dry Christmas forecast for Majorca
Winter is expected to be slightly warmer than usual with rainfalls on a par with those for a benchmark period from 1981 to 2010.
Retail
Retail centre growth in Majorca well below national average
Since October 2002, which is when Festival Park opened, there has been no new centre of this type.
Education
Most foreign schoolchildren in the Balearics are from Europe
Of the 23,852 pupils from outside Spain during the 2014-2015 school year, 7,914 were European.
Politics
Fewer eligible voters in the Balearics for Sunday's election
A total of 726,264 people in the Balearics will be eligible to vote in Sunday's general election.
Entertainment
"I Am Your Father" nominated for a Goya
I Am Your Father is one of five nominations with a Balearic connection.
Magalluf
Armengol calls for more private sector involvement in Magalluf
"Longer seasons, more stable employment and more sustainable tourism that reduces the impact on the environment."
Politics
Political parties warned: Do not raise taxes after election
Addressing her remarks towards Balearic candidates standing for Congress and Senate, Planas stressed that businesses “can grow without taxes being raised on families or business”.
Health
Three-quarters of Balearic adults are dissatisfied with body image
The health authorities on the islands should promote healthy eating and regular physical exercise.
Society
Discover the secrets to a happy life in Spain
Integration into the Spanish way of life is the key, the survey reveals.
Tourism
Palma takes off as city destination for Europeans
“Eighty-five per cent of existing housing stock - a total of 48 hotels - is of the highest category."
Environment
Madrid asked for vast marine reserve off Soller
The regional government envisages an area of some 5,000 hectares along a coastal stretch in the Tramuntana from Ses Puntes in Soller to Morro d’en Llobera in Escorca.
Fairs and fiestas
Christmas fairs in Majorca 15-20 December
Christmas markets are being held every day in Inca, Palma, Port Adriano, Puerto Portals and Santa Ponsa.
Playa de Palma
Government still demanding Playa de Palma state funding
Vice-President Barceló is reiterating the Balearic demand for 78 million euros: 63 million of which remain outstanding.
Education
First Nadal Foundation centre opens
Offering a complementary educative programme, the centre uses sport as its main means of bringing about personal integration and development as well as inspiring values of respect, excellence and fellowship.
Environment
Balearics consider climate change proposals insufficient
The Balearic representatives, Sebastià Sansó and Joan Groizard, have signed a joint declaration with counterparts from Valencia and Navarre on climate change.
Transport
Palma bus strike is called off
Stoppages were due to have started on Monday and were then due to have escalated into an indefinite strike.
Real Mallorca
One minute's lapse halts Mallorca revival
Into the second period and things went belly-up for Mallorca.
Property
Branson re-purchases Banyalbufar estate
The estate has been re-purchased for 15.3 million euros.
Religion
Bishop of Majorca continues to deny affair with a secretary
“No,” he snapped when asked this morning if he was in love...
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