News of the day 25 July 2020
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Serra de Tramuntana coastline in Pollensa,

Weather

Good Morning from Majorca

It's a hot, sunny Saturday in Majorca with moderate winds in some places. To view the weather across the island from our webcams, click here.

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Stricter controls for travellers from Spain.

Health

3 Countries tighten restrictions for travellers from Spain

Germany, France & Norway introduce tighter restrictions for travellers from Spain.

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Majorca Weekend Weather

Weather

Weekend Weather forecast

Aemet is predicting very highs of 35-36 degrees this weekend and the hot weather will continue at least until Thursday.

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New Covid-19 restrictions in Catalonia.

Health

Drastic action to stem the spread of Covid-19

922 people in Catalonia have been diagnosed with Covid-19.

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EMT threatening to strike in September.

Transport

EMT workers threaten strike action

Buses drivers claim they were ordered to work without screen protection during the State of Emergency.

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Carrer Punta Balena, Magalluf.

Tourism

New Magalluf street tour

“We’ll start from the beginning of the tourism industry during Francisco Franco’s era and follow its evolution through the construction boom to the present day” says Antoni Janer.

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Patera in Ses Salines, Majorca.

Crime

6 Algerian migrants arrested

Last year 41 boats with 507 occupants arrived in the Balearic Islands.

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Guardia Civil at the headquarters of the Balearic Ports Authority on Friday.

Police

Ports authority directors released on charges

The head of Spain's Attorney-General's office in the Balearics is also under investigation.

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770 flights scheduled at Balearic Airports on Saturday.

Transport

A busy Saturday for Balearic Airports

Hundreds of flights due to take off or land at Balearic Airports on Saturday.

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Bulletin editor Jason Moore with the special edition

Special Edition

If you can't come to us... we will come to you

Special Bulletin edition distributed across Britain.

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Last summer, the agency ordered the demolition of this property in Campanet.

Planning

Fines for illegal building on rustic land total nearly 30 million euros

Almost 30 million in fines over ten years, but only around four million euros have been paid.

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Health checks at Palma Airport.

Health

Restrictions for domestic travellers

From next week travellers arriving in Galicia from areas with high levels of Covid-19 infection will have to give their contact details to the Health Authorities.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

FCO travel advice, as of 25 July: If you are returning from Spain (including from the Balearics and Canaries) on or after 26 July you will be required to quarantine on your return to the UK.

Coronavirus

UK quarantine for travellers returning from Spain

The quarantine will take effect from midnight Saturday.

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Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister

News

Balearic Government appeals UK ruling

The quarantine ruling comes into force from midnight on Saturday, 2300 GMT.

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News / Comment

Viewpoint

Difficult times

“Difficult times for Spain and the government as they ponder easing restrictions”.

Jason Moore

Viewpoint

Majorca: the perfect office

It is now time to devise a new road map for Majorca’s future and one man has a plan.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
The building of Can Franch in Puerto Pollensa

Northern Spotlight

Local News From the North of Majorca

Full-on political clashes in Pollensa, beach services regulations and fiestas and more this week.

Andrew Ede

Sport / Real Mallorca
Moreno (R) and a possible successor Abelardo

Fan's View

Moreno set to leave – under a cloud

The owners were angry that Moreno has unilaterally broken his contract that expires in 2022.

Monro Bryce

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