News of the day 3 December 2020
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Palma, Mallorca.

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Mallorca Weather Forecast for Thursday

It's a lovely sunny day in Mallorca with light winds in most places; enjoy it while it lasts because the rain will be back on Friday. To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.

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Cala Blanca Beach

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The "White" beach in Mallorca

Cala Blanca is a quiet beautiful rocky cove that allow dogs.

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Snow in El Puig Major, Mallorca

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Snow in Mallorca

Aemet is forecasting a very cold weekend in Mallorca.

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An abandoned car being scrapped in Palma.

Latest headlines

Penalty for abandoned cars in Palma

It’s hoped that the threat of a heavy fine will discourage people from abandoning their cars in the streets in future.

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London, UK

International

Mallorca reservations soar as UK vaccine is approved

2020 has been the worst year ever for foreign tourism in the Balearic Islands thanks to inter-country travel restrictions and compulsory quarantines.

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Taxis in Calvia, Mallorca.

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New regulations for Calvia taxis

The Council has also issued specific uniform rules for all taxi drivers in Calvia.

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Fumat Tunnel, Mallorca.

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Lights on in Fumat Tunnel

The 192 metre long Fumat tunnel connects Puerto Pollensa with Cap de Formentor.

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Son Sant Joan Airport, Palma.

International

The neverending question of domestic PCR tests

The Balearic Government is pushing for mandatory negative PCR tests for both national and international travellers arriving in the Balearic Islands.

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QR codes for restaurants and bars.

Latest headlines

Government criticised over QR Code plan

“The Government is getting used to carrying out a policy based on decrees and preventing projects from going through Parliament.."

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Solar panels absorb solar rays and convert them into electricity

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The Balearic Islands, one of the best areas to invest in solar panels

By investing in solar panels, you will save on your electricity bill, in addition to significantly reducing environmental pollution.

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The 2021 budget bill gets approval

International

Spain's lower house approves 2021 budget bill on first reading

The bill will now go to the upper house or Senate.

Reuters

Rafa Nadal get the decoration of the Grand Cross of the Order of May Two

International

Madrid bestows Nadal with its top award

In 2008 Rafa received the I International Award of the Community of Madrid.

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Christmas meal table

Coronavirus news

Festive period relaxations will not apply to Boxing Day

Four days for increased gatherings and later curfew, and only four days.

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Testing in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Six hundred appointments for Constitution holiday tests

Most of the free tests have so far been booked for this Friday.

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News / Comment
Regenerating the sand on the beach in Cala Millor

Comment

Regenerating the beaches

Legislative change would be needed regarding a long-term solution for the loss of sand in beaches around Mallorca.

Andrew Ede

Comment

The big parade

“It is ridiculous to stage a Three King's Parade without spectators...”

Jason Moore

Comment

Mallorca in the Covid cash

"The Balearic government does not appear to get what the EU Covid funds are for.."

Humphrey Carter

A passenger walks past a testing centre

Comment

Always take your wristband with you

Wearing a vaccine wristband raises the fear of being controlled by the state, because of the technology it contains.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
Christmas tree at the Galeries Lafayette in Paris

Lifestyle

Could Fake News save Christmas?

How to highlight Christmas to your kids.

Julie Waller

Sport / Real Mallorca
Highlights of the match between Almeria and Real Mallorca

Real Mallorca

Almeria stunned by Mallorca's late winner

Two in-form sides appeared to have cancelled each other out ...

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Edition of 3 December 2020
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