News of the day 16 December 2020
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Guardia Civil Officers raid Balearic Port Authority headquarters.

Latest headlines

Businessman arrested in Palma

Guardia Civil Officers searched APB headquarters in Palma, Mahón and Ibiza on July 23 and confiscated some documents.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Shoppers in Palma.

Coronavirus news

Palma street closure threat

Mallorca has been elevated to level 4 and a number of strict new regulations have been introduced to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Shoppers in Palma.

Latest headlines

Palma small businesses haemorrhaging money

"If people can't have a coffee in a bar or go to a restaurant to eat, they’ll come the centre of Palma less often.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Restaurants & bars closing in Palma.

Latest headlines

Thousands of Restaurant & Bar jobs at risk in Mallorca

"90% of the Sector is losing money because of the coronavirus crisis and at least 600 hospitality companies will close down forever.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Food distributors

Latest headlines

Food Distributors on a war footing, mass protest being planned in Palma

Over 1,500 lorries are going to join massive demonstration through Palma against the Tier 4 restrictions on bars and restaurants.

Humphrey Carter

Shoppers at Mercat de l'Olivar in Palma.

Latest headlines

The 'big shop' for Christmas is underway in Palma

“Sales are encouraging and most people say they’ll be celebrating at home with family..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Son Espases Covid unit

Coronavirus news

Inca Hospital diverting COVID Patients to Son Espases, lack of Space

Balearic Islands now has highest incidence rate in Spain and figures are forecast to continue rising by medical experts.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Prevalence study of the coronavirus

Latest headlines

One in 10 Spaniards have had coronavirus, antibody study shows

More than 51,400 people were tested and surveyed across Spain.

Reuters

Valldemossa.

Latest headlines

Mallorca Weather for Thursday

It's sunny in the west and overcast in the east of Mallorca today with highs of 21 degrees. To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Massive closure of bars and restaurants

Latest headlines

Spanish bars hope vaccines will help them back on their feet in year

The country expects to have between 15 million and 20 million people vaccinated by 2021.

Reuters

Pollensa, Mallorca and the pine-tree climb for the Sant Antoni fiestas

Latest headlines

Pollensa cancels Sant Antoni events

Sant Antoni is arguably the most popular of all Mallorca's fiestas.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Son Espases Hospital, Palma, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Daily number of Balearics coronavirus cases tops 400

442 cases in one day, but there were 1,353 more tests than on Tuesday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

A special place

“There is something very special about the Hotel Formentor..”

Jason Moore

Covid-19 restrictions

Comment

Trying to ignore COVID-19 PLUS Brexit and failing miserably!

Today our columnist Frank Leavers tells us what's the reality of Brexit and COVID-19 vaccinations.

Frank Leavers

Comment

Spain v Scotland

"Fresh attempts for an independent Scotland could be scuppered by Spain.."

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
Panetonne in Mallorca

Lifestyle

The invasion of the panetonnes

Andrew Valente gives us dessert options from the different countries that have invaded Mallorca for Christmas.

Andrew Valente

healthy mind

Lifestyle

Supporting Healthy Minds

Studies find that improving the quality of students’ diets leads to an increased attendance.

Julie Holdsworth

Sport / Other Sports
Captain Alberto Oñate scored for El Toro RC

Other Sports

Weekend Rugby in Mallorca

The first matches of the Men's Senior League current season and the youngest leagues.

Lynda Demangeat

Edition of 16 December 2020
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