News of the day 13 March 2020
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Xavier Aramburu-Zabala, winner of the prize for best mountain photography.

Culture

Mountain photography exhibition at La Misericordia

There were 154 entrants for the 2020 prizes for mountain photography.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The pistols that were taken by the police.

Police

Police seize imitation pistols in Palma playground

The Guardia Civil are checking to verify that the pistols are imitation.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Puerto Pollensa

Weather

Good Morning from Majorca

Strong winds forecast in Majorca today.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Speeding offences have come down in the Balearics.

Police

Fines for traffic offences in the Balearics down 18%

Sixty per cent of fines in the Balearics were for speeding.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

US President declares National Emergency.

Health

US declares National Emergency over coronavirus

US declares National Emergency over coronavirus.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Entrance to Emergencies at Son Espases Hospital

Health

Healthcare worker worried staff may be spreading coronavirus

Healthcare worker at Son Espases Hospital is worried she may have put patients at risk.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Balearic nightclubs closed over coronavirus epidemic.

News

Bad news for clubbers in the Balearic Islands

Balearic nightclubs closed over coronavirus epidemic.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

s'Albufera

Weather

Majorca Weekend Weather

Sunshine and wind forecast for the weekend in Majorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

5 more test positive for coronavirus in Majorca.

Health

5 more people test positive for coronavirus

Another 5 people test positive for coronavirus in Majorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A worker cleans an empty terrace in unusually quiet Plaza Mayor in central Madrid

Health

Madrid region orders shutdown of all bars, shops except supermarkets and chemists

Restaurants, bars and shops to close in Madrid from tomorrow.

Reuters

Fira del Ram closed down.

Health

No more fun at the fair

Fira del Ram funfair in Palma closed down because of coronavirus

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Balearic President, Francina Armengol

Health

Businesses with a capacity of more than 300 people to close

Businesses with a capacity of more than 300 people would close because of fears over the coronavirus.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The victim reported what had happened to the Guardia Civil on 7 March.

Police

Two arrests for Andratx Rolex watch theft

The watch was stolen from a British citizen a week ago.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Government orders massive shutdown in Mallorca.

News

Majorca Lockdown

Coronavirus precautions ramped up in Majorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez

Health

Spain to declare state of emergency over coronavirus

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will make an address to the nation this afternoon.

Reuters

Councillor Ivan Sevillano at the scene of the landslide.

Roads

Partial reopening of Alaro-Orient road

A landslide in January forced the closure of the road.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Terraces in Palma now without enclosures.

Bylaws

Jarabo accused of "lying" about Palma terraces

Councillor for citizen participation, Alberto Jarabo, has said that the terraces' bylaw will not mean business losses.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Presentation of the winning design for the poster for this year’s wine fair in Pollensa.

Northern Spotlight

Cancelling everything

The government’s ban on events is meant to last for just thirty days and for those with more than 1,000 people.

Andrew Ede

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez

Health

Spain to enter state of emergency over coronavirus

The state of emergency will allow authorities to confine infected people and ration goods.

Reuters

The woman was in court on Thursday.

Courts

Woman fined for attacking police officers

The woman responded angrily when told she would have to move her car.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Catalonia Government announces coronavirus isolation.

Health

Catalonia isolated over coronavirus

Quim Torra has announced strict new quarantine measures in Catalonia

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

El Corte Inglés, Paseo de la Castellana, Madrid.

Economy

Will Covid-19 close El Corte Inglés in Majorca

El Corte Inglés in Majorca may close soon.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Royal Ascot

Frank Talking

And they're off! My day at the races

So how did I get on in my battle with the bookies the other day at the races?

Frank Leavers

Viewpoint

Scrap the tax

“The government should consider scrapping the tourist tax...”

Jason Moore

Viewpoint

Looking long term

It is heartening to see the Balearics while dealing with the present, is looking ahead.

Humphrey Carter

Pedestrians wearing protective face masks walk in Soho in London.

My Column

Love in the time of Coronavirus

"Loneliness would hurt them far more than the virus."

Anna Nicholas

Holiday / Lifestyle
The Spartan Race

For better health, Majorca’s the best fit

Are endurance races worth the risk?

There are telling signs that you’re over doing it- sweat soaked t-shirts, flushed faces and the fact you’re stooped over like a teenager in Magalluf.

Simon Kenion Shears

The Gentlemen | Official Trailer [HD] | Now In Theaters

What's on

Films to see in English in Majorca

The Song of Names premieres in English in Palma today.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Launch of The Balearic Sea Report

Nautical Notes

Putting science at the core of marine conservation

The report counts with more than 100 indicators which have been contributed by more than 60 researchers from 25 institutions.

Marilles Foundation

St Andrew's Church, Pollensa

Humans of Majorca

All change for the foreseeable future… A Humans of Majorca Story

A desire for a belief system is very evident in Majorca.

Shirley Roberts

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