Majorca Daily Bulletin

07/01/2026

. As many as 10,000 VTC licences could be granted in the Balearics.

07/01/2026

British passport update if travelling to Spain in 2026 and new ETIAS visa looming

. The ETA is not a visa, but a digital pre-authorisation that costs £16 and is valid for two years (or until the traveller’s passport expires).

07/01/2026

The initiative has attracted support from local residents’ associations. https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2026/01/07/139383/palma-major-ring-road-could-disappear-here-what-could-replace-it.html

07/01/2026

Storm ‘Goretti’ will form overnight from Thursday to Friday in the English Channel, and gusts could reach up to 70 kilometres per hour, posing a risk to exposed areas. https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/weather/weather/2026/01/07/139381/mallorca-braces-for-storm-goretti-strong-winds-coming-this-friday.html

07/01/2026

El Corte Inglés has kicked off its winter sale, running until 28 February, offering shoppers discounts across all departments both in-store and online.

Sports enthusiasts can find discounts of up to 40% on footwear and apparel from Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, Puma, Columbia, The North Face and more, with up to 50% off padel rackets. Sports enthusiasts can find discounts of up to 40% on footwear and apparel from Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, Puma, Col...

07/01/2026

Russian naval ships spotted near Mallorca

. The Spanish Navy has stepped up its surveillance of Russian vessels.

07/01/2026

At Petropix stations in cities such as Valencia and Barcelona, unleaded 95 sells for around €1.25 per litre, with diesel priced at approximately €1.18 per litre.

An important step in expanding fuel retail options in Palma’s busy areas. While generally supported, the mobility report sets conditions to protect traffic flow and reduce hazards in one of Palma’s busiest areas.

07/01/2026

Flights for Britons to Spain and top spots like Mallorca to get more expensive, flights may be reduced

. Despite the increase, the fees will remain ‘among the lowest in Europe’.

07/01/2026

The snow line is expected to rise on Wednesday from 500 metres to around 1,200 metres. https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/weather/weather/2026/01/07/139369/snowfall-leaves-wintry-scenes-around-lluc-monastery-and-other-parts-mallorca.html

07/01/2026

. January 7 marks the start of a sales season which is expected to be short.

07/01/2026

You wouldn´t believe how cold it was in Mallorca overnight! see www.majorcadailybulletin.es

07/01/2026

. Genuine friends and family have never been an issue, but increasingly there are the fake friends and family.