News of the day 4 July 2020
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Cala na Clara, Arta.

Tourism

Cala na Clara compared to the Caribbean

Majorca is more beautiful than ever after three months of lockdown, with no humans, no boats and no litter.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Councillor Marc Pons attended the TIB stone laying ceremony in Inca.

Northern Spotlight

First stone laid at new TIB Depot

The new TIB Depot in Inca is expected to be completed before the winter season begins.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Puerto Pollensa, Majorca.

Weather

Good Morning from Majorca

Mostly sunny in Majorca today with strong winds in some places. To view the weather across the island from our webcams, click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Victory Festival Celebrations, Alcudia.

Northern Spotlight

Victory Festival celebrations

Sant Pere Festival celebrations were muted this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on July 5.

News

Penumbral eclipse on Sunday

The penumbral lunar eclipse starts at 0507 on Sunday morning in Spain.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Costa Diadema in Palma.

Cruise tourism

Costa Cruises announce extension to suspension of operations

There is uncertainty regarding the gradual reopening of ports to cruise ships.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

More hotels opening in Majorca to meet demand.

Tourism

More hotels open to meet increased demand

Hotel chains in Majorca throw open their doors as demand increases.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A single contractor will be responsible for the Intermodal Station.

Transport

Twenty-four hour security for the Intermodal Station

A new contract for managing the station will come into effect in 2021.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Covid-19 rebound

Health

Rebound in Covid-19 deaths & infections

The Health Department confirmed 17 coronavirus fatalities nationwide on Friday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Balearic consumption has stagnated according to BBVA report.

News

Domestic consumption has stagnated

Spending with Spanish cards grew in every province except the Balearic Islands, Huelva, Madrid and Castellón.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Government is spending 900,000 on PPE equipment for schools.

Health

Nearly 130,000 masks are being bought for schools

The Education Department is forking out more than 900,000 euros for protective equipment for teachers and students.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lisbon

Travel

Portugal fumes at exclusion from UK safe travel list

Portugal's number of new cases per 100,000 inhabitants is currently the second highest in Europe after Sweden, according to data from the European Union's (EU) disease control centre.

Reuters

Santa Margalida says fly-tippers will be fined.

Environment

Waging war on fly-tippers

Santa Margalida Local Police have already cited several people for dumping rubbish in the streets.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Coronavirus in Britain

Travel

Airlines end legal challenge to UK quarantine policy

High Court challenge coincides with policy change.

Reuters

Spanish Economy Minister Nadia Calvino

Economy

Spanish minister says all EU COVID-19 debt will be repaid

The fund still needs to be agreed by all EU leaders.

Reuters

More Healthcare Professionals for Ports & Airports.

Health

More Healthcare Professionals for Ports & Airports

The extra staff will more than double the number of Healthcare Professionals at ports and airports in Spain.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The state has ownership of the castle walls.

Heritage

Alaro Castle purchase is not a "strategic project"

Tourist tax revenue had been earmarked for Alaro Castle.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Quim Torra, Catalan Regional President.

News

Back in lockdown!

Catalonia is the first place in Spain to be put back in lockdown.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

New Residency Applications accepted from July 6.

News

UK Residency Card Applications accepted from July 6

British Nationals in Spain can apply for the new Residence Document from Monday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Real Mallorca
Celebrations for Atlético, while Mallorca were goalless.

Football

Atlético punish Mallorca's mistakes

Atlético Madrid 3 - Real Mallorca 0.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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