News of the day 20 November 2020
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Playa de Magalluf, Mallorca.

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Mallorca Weather Forecast for Friday

It's wet and very windy in Mallorca today with sunny intervals in some places. To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Migrants on hunger strike, Palma.

International

Hunger strike in Palma

Union Representatives pointed out that France has already announced plans to ban visas for illegal immigrants.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Police at Palma squat.

Latest headlines

Palma squatter found guilty

The defendant's partner was acquitted due to lack of evidence.

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Weekend weather in Mallorca.

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Mallorca Weekend Weather Forecast

A weather warning has been issued for north-northeasterly winds gusting up to 70 kilometres an hour in some places. To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.

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Son Sant Joan Airport, Palma.

International

British Tour Operators call for antigen tests

The European Commission has encouraged EU member states to use rapid antigen testing to contain the virus and limit quarantine measures.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Circo Alegría is back in Palma with a water show

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What to do this weekend

Want to do something different with the family? Take a look what is going on in Palma this weekend.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Central Government Delegate to the Balearics, Aina Calvo

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"The fiesta is over for Magalluf"

“One thing is for sure, and I think the authorities in Palma and Madrid all agree, the fiesta is over in Magalluf, the Playa de Palma and San Antonio.”

Humphrey Carter

Manacor, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Financial aid for Manacor businesses

800,000 euros will be granted to businesses and 300,000 euros to bars and restaurants.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The price of health masks go down

International

Spain lowers price cap on COVID-19 masks

There is no price cap on reusable masks made out of fabric.

Reuters

Movember in Mallorca.

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Movember movement gathers pace in Mallorca

The Movember movement aims to raise awareness about prostate cancer, testicular cancer and male depression.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Questions from our readers.

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Christmas lights in Palma.

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Palma neighbourhood promoting Christmas spirit

Residents of the Polígono de Levante in Palma say they want Christmas to be special for the children.

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Health worker at Son Espases Hospital, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday

The daily positive cases trend does seem to be downward.

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Cats at the vet in Muro.

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Animal abuse in Muro

The animal abuse is being reported to the Guardia Civil in the hope that the perpetrators can be identified.

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Christmas in Palma, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Strict measures to continue over Christmas in the Balearics

Strict measures, but bar and restaurant capacities look set to be increased.

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The Bay of Pollensa

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Cleaning up Puerto Pollensa

The beaches are completely usable from a bathing point of view and, in general, the water is in line with health parameters required by the regulations.

Andrew Ede

Coaches in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Aid to cover Balearic transport sector Covid costs

Taxi drivers and coach operators will be able to get funds for the costs of screens, etc.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Tests at airports

Comment

The complete mess of testing

Rapid antigen tests are the type of test that many in the tourism industry now want for travellers from their points of origin.

Andrew Ede

Comment

Best Defence

“Spending more on defence might help revive the manufacturing industry...”

Jason Moore

Comment

Mallorca playing safe

"It could appear that every day brings new restrictions but the Balearics has a plan.."

Humphrey Carter

Comment

Letters to the editor

One of our readers gives a point into being aware to the surroundings for extra protection.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Holiday / Lifestyle
Plastic on the sea

Lifestyle

Only 25% of plastic packaging is recycled

The Balearic Islands government has included in its 2021 budget a line to implement the deposit and return system in Formentera as a pilot test.

Sandra Espeja

APEX 850 yacht

Lifestyle

The World’s Largest Sloop

The sensational APEX 850 features a mast more than 24 double-decker London buses piled one on top of the other.

Sarah Forge

Restaurants taking part in Bulletin offer

Lifestyle

Where to eat out this weekend in Mallorca

Something for all pockets, each recommended.

Laura Stadler

Edition of 20 November 2020
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