News of the day 24 November 2020
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Palma, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Mallorca Weather Forecast for Tuesday

It's a warm, sunny day in Mallorca, but very cold overnight in some places. Check the five day forecast. To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

London, UK.

Latest headlines

UK announces new travel regulations

The changes mean British people living in Spain might not have to quarantine for 14 days if they go home for Christmas.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Palma Tram, Mallorca.

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Palma tram service one step closer

The tram service won’t be possible without EU coronavirus funds, which are currently blocked by internal opposition from Poland and Hungary.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

'Black Friday' in Palma.

Latest headlines

More shopping hours in Palma this weekend

Hundreds of people will be searching for bargains during 'Black Friday' weekend.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Guardia Civil, Inca.

Latest headlines

Man arrested for alleged rape of Lloseta teenager

A doctor who examined the victim confirmed that she had suffered vaginal tearing and multiple bruises.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Parc de Pocoyo, Palma.

International

Tens of thousands homeless in Spain

Médicos del Mundo helped 163 homeless men and women during the coronavirus lockdown.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Gabriel Cañon, TaPalma 2020 Winner.

Latest headlines

TaPalma 2020 winner named

“Anything my mother makes is fantastic, especially her meatballs with gravy..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Son Fornés

Photo of the Day

What the interior of Mallorca can offer

The interior of Mallorca is less known and sometimes overshadowed by the coastal areas, but it's nonetheless as spectacular as the rest of the island.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Christmas celebrations will be different this year

Latest headlines

Balearic Government kills Christmas & New Year celebrations

The Government is recommending work celebrations, student reunions, sports clubs events or similar celebrations be avoided or minimised.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

El Corte Inglés, Palma.

Latest headlines

El Corte Inglés slashes prices for Black Friday

The Black Friday sale at El Corte Inglés will continue until November 29 with bargains in every department.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A runaway horse caught on video on the Palma motorway

Latest headlines

Runaway horse on the motorway!

The Local Police managed to intercept it in a nearby neighbourhood.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sa Pobla, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Maximum precautions against Covid needed in three municipalities

Of the three municipalities, Sa Pobla has the highest number of active cases.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Classroom in Menorca

Coronavirus news

Union condemns teachers' worsening working conditions

The pandemic has resulted in longer hours, stress and additional responsibilities.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Nuria Riera of the Partido Popular in the Balearics

Coronavirus news

Government grilled about tests for Christmas travel

Parliament debate about PCR tests for passengers coming from mainland Spain.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Palma town hall presentation

Latest headlines

Free bus and parking tickets for Palma Christmas shopping

The associations for small retailers will be managing the distribution of the tickets.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A closed playground in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Children's playgrounds in Mallorca to reopen

Town halls will also be able to organise fairs, but under strict conditions.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Turkish Grand Prix

Comment

My Column

Why is Sir Lewis Hamilton not treated as one of Britain's greatest ever sportsmen and the BBC shadows the Princess Diana’s epic interview in 1995.

Donald Trelford

The Vaccine

The Vaccine

“World governments now just have to convince the public about the vaccines..”

Jason Moore

Comment

Playing With Numbers

"The coronavirus vaccination programme will therefore be akin to that for the flu.."

Andrew Ede

Comment

Letters to the Editor

A reader shares us how he went to various testing sites in the UK to see how long it takes to get the result for Covid-19.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Holiday / Lifestyle
Queen's college students

Community

Queen's College - Forest Friday

Reception children at Queen's College go to the woods and Nursery children have been blowing down houses!

Queen's College

Mexican Pork Pibil

Lifestyle

Mexican pork pibil

Chef Marc Fosh shares an easy recipe to make for the whole family!

Marc Fosh

Barranc View

Lifestyle

Car Parks to concerts in Soller

2021 will bring radical changes to the town centre as well an atypical Christmas in the calm life of Soller Valley.

Shirley Roberts

Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Consuls General in Europe remind UK Nationals about some of the actions you may need to take before the end of the Transition Period

Community

UK Government writes to more than 100,000 Brits living in Spain to help them prepare for the end of the Transition Period

Here is the latest advice on what you need to do for the end of the UK transition period on 31 December.

British Embassy Madrid

1940 Ford pickup truck

Lifestyle

Trucking Along in Mallorca

The Classic Car Club Ford pickup truck from the 40s are one of the most popular cars for hot rodding, but the original V8 flathead engines that came with them had a hidden flaw.

Robert Klevehagen

Natacha Rambova . Glamour in the 30's.

Lifestyle

The remarkable Natacha Rambova

The legendary Natacha Rambova an American artist, designer and possibly a British spy is connected with the foundations of the beginning of tourism in Majorca.

Andrew Ede

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