News of the day 2 March 2021
News / Latest headlines
Spain's tourism minister, Reyes Maroto

International

Spain urging acceleration of vaccine passport system

Spain has combined with other countries in pressing for a speeding-up of the passport.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Beach tourism, Mallorca

International

"Very powerful" tourism recovery predicted for Spain this summer

A "dazzling reactivation" of tourism once mobility restrictions are lifted.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Bars reopen after restrictions eased for Covid-19

Latest headlines

Cheers as bars & restaurants reopen in Mallorca

"It's better to make something than nothing, especially when we still have to pay all the taxes.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Son Sant Joan Airport, Palma.

Latest headlines

Complaints against 8 companies over Balearic residents' discount

Consubal: "There are suspicions that they are applying a double rate" depending on whether people live in the Balearic Islands or not.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

People hold flags from Spain's CGT labour union as they protest outside a Zara clothing store in Madrid

International

Spanish unions cry foul as Inditex shuts stores

One in four employees affected by closures has quit.

Reuters

Supporters of Catalan rapper Pablo Hasel protest in Barcelona

International

Police investigate possible role of foreigners in Barcelona riots

Business organizations and police unions have demanded a firmer government action against the riots.

Reuters

Hopes for summer holidays.

Majorca tourism

Labour MP accuses government of raising expectations over Mallorca holidays which may not be met

"We've been advised on the committee by scientists that the strength of these border measures become even more important as domestic cases fall..."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Tourists in Madrid

International

Spain's jobless hit 4 mln in February as pandemic restrictions bite

"The rise in unemployment, caused by the third wave, is bad news, reflecting the structural flaws of the labour market that are accentuated by the pandemic."

Reuters

Es Baluard des Princep, Palma.

Latest headlines

Palma's ancient Porta des Camp bridge revealed

The restoration of Baluard del Príncep began in 2009 and is being carried out in several phases.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Mireia Mendoza.

Latest headlines

Deaf and blind model launches awareness project in Mallorca

The red dress that Mireia is wearing was created for María Rico to wear at the Miss Grand Spain gala in 2017, by Portuguese designer, Hugo Micaelo.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Police break up illegal party on farm.

Latest headlines

Police broke up illegal gathering on Mallorca farm

The participants and the organisers could face penalties of 3,001-60,000 euros for breaking the coronavirus restrictions.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Travellers arriving in Minorca.

Coronavirus news

Balearics to tighten PCR test requirement for national travellers

Apart from the Balearics, there are three Spanish regions with incidence rates below 100.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Police in Sant Jordi, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

More than 50 sanctioned for illegal 3-day festival in Sant Jordi

The entrance fee for the 3-day festival was 15 euros which the organiser apparently used to buy access bracelets for guests.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cala Bona, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Mallorca Weather Forecast for Wednesday

It's mostly overcast in Mallorca today, but some places will have sunshine this afternoon. Check the forecast for the next few days. Weekend looking wet! To find out what the weather's like in other parts of Mallorca, click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Packets of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

Coronavirus news

Spain to buy 17 mln more doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as part of EU contract

The government intends to have 70% of the 47 million population vaccinated by the summer.

Reuters

News / Comment

Comment

A vaccination fall guy?

PSOE, who control the health service, were faced with a parliament vote on setting up a commission of inquiry into the affair.

Andrew Ede

Comment

Covid test-free travel

Lifting test requirements with vaccines in short supply in Europe is a risk.

Humphrey Carter

Palma Son Sant Joan airport

Comment

Black or White: playing the system! plus, getting ready for visitors and a brand new supermarket

“When you’ve just paid some unexpected back taxes and then have to listen to someone brag about never having paid a penny of tax - it really does get to you.”

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
Differents kinds of Artichokes

Lifestyle

Never fear this versatile veggie

Artichokes are in season from September to May, so we still have three months in which to make the most of them.

Andrew Valente

Fillet of beef with foie gras

Lifestyle

Fillet of beef with foie gras, Pedro Ximenez Sauce & a date puree

This is great dish if you want to make life a little easier and enjoy a wonderful, rich sauce with the Beef fillet.

Marc Fosh

institutional act commemorating the Day of the Balearic Islands

Lifestyle

Balearics Day: What’s the celebration?

Balearics Day is a peg on which to hang arguments regarding the political structure of Spain (and its financing).

Andrew Ede

It’s A Dog’s Life

Lifestyle

So many beautiful days in our world

The life of the Soller Valley will go on in all its beauty as Spring is the most glorious season here.

Shirley Roberts

Puerto de Soller

Lifestyle

Time to make a decision or two

"This is just a snapshot of a much bigger subject we will be learning about this year."

Shirley Roberts

Rafa Nadal International School

Community

Creativity and mindfulness

The children used design technology to construct their own celtic roundhouses and were very pleased with the final results.

Rafa Nadal International School

George-Harrison portrait

Lifestyle

When George Met Joan: The Beatles “The Inner Light”

Mascaró was the Western world’s greatest expert on the sacred texts of Hinduism and Buddhism.

Andrew Ede

Sport / Other Sports
The Mossos search the offices of F.C. Barcelona for the "BarçaGate"

Other Sports

Former Barcelona chief Bartomeu released day after arrest

The club's offices at their Camp Nou stadium were one of five properties searched by police during the operation.

Reuters

Edition of 2 March 2021
Portada