News of the day 21 January 2021
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Puig Major Military Base, Escorca.

Latest headlines

Puig Major summit is a no go area

The military installations in Puig Major sprawl over ​​6.2 hectares of land that belonged to the Son Torrella Estate

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Healthcare Professional administers PCR test in Ibiza.

Latest headlines

Ibiza coronavirus infections soar

46,742 people have contracted the disease and 538 Covid-19 patients have died in the Balearic Islands since the pandemic began.

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Call for Balearic Islands to be given vaccine priority.

Rising number of cases

Local Government wants vaccine "first" to help boost Tourist Industry

"Nationwide meeting to discuss vaccine.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Get ready for high winds.

Latest headlines

Balearics on "Red Alert" for high winds

"Get prepared for winds of up to 70kmh," says Met Office.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Hospitality Sector Demonstration in Palma.

Latest headlines

Call for unity at mass demonstration in Palma on Friday

The economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic has caused exceptional hardship in the Hospitality Sector.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Fish die in Alcudia.

Latest headlines

Something fishy happened in Alcudia

A biologist who took samples to rule out possible spills confirmed that the oxygen level was 1.2 and 1.6.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

'El Celler de Can Roca' in Girona.

International

Mallorca sobrasada served in the 'The Best Restaurant in the World'

“We feel close and connected to Mallorcan food and their way of doing things.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Palma stormy weather.

Latest headlines

Mallorca Weather Forecast for Friday

It's a very stormy day in Mallorca thanks to Storm 'Hortensia' with winds gusting up to 70 kilometres in some places so make sure everything is tied down! Take a look at the forcast for the next few days. To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Coronavirus restrictions forcing Bars & Restaurants to close in most of Spain.

International

Are the Covid restrictions harsher in Mallorca than elsewhere?

Several Communities in Spain have started implementing the same restrictions as the Balearic Islands.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Forest recreational area, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Government agency can develop rustic land facilities without a licence

Work by the Ibanat agency comes under the government's exceptional measures law.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Latest headlines

EU leaders discuss limiting travel and border closures in fight against Covid-19

"The EU executive also wants member states to agree a common approach to vaccination certificates by the end of January."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Covid testing in the Balearics.

Coronavirus news

Mallorca has turned the corner with fewer cases

Although there is a deceleration, Javier Arranz is not in favour of a relaxation of measures.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Care home worker receives the vaccine

Coronavirus news

Balearics receive two thousand fewer vaccine doses

The health service says that the temporary reduction in supply will not affect the vaccination programme.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Hotel investment in Mallorca

International

A third of 2020 hotel investment was in the Balearics

Real-estate investment in the Spanish hotel sector fell over 60% in 2020.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Playa de Palma, Mallorca in summer 2020

International

Tourism industry demanding accelerated vaccination programme

The government has an "obligation" to accelerate the vaccination programme.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Nursing homes in spotlight,

Latest headlines

Spain opens 200 criminal probes into care home pandemic failings

Staff reported shortages of basic protective equipment and army units deployed on disinfection missions discovered unattended bodies at several facilities.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
The shop that is closing down in Palma

Comment

Closing down

“Shops in Palma are suffering badly because of restrictions and the economy....”

Jason Moore

Comment

Mallorca is selling

Determined UK holiday makers are booking and Majorca has dropped its prices.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
The Mallorca Files / Broken

Mallorca Files

Interview with Julian Looman from The Mallorca Files

The Bulletin showcases leading actors and actresses of the TV production which launches on BBC1 from 14.45 on Monday February 1st. 

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Queen's college students

Community

Out and about with Queen's College

Physical activities help to develop children’s self esteem and the outdoors is the perfect place for science activities to flourish.

Queen’s College

Potatoes with chorizo from La Rioja

Lifestyle

Spanish winter warmer for two

Chorizos are relatively cheap and there are several varieties to choose from.

Andrew Valente

Spain in lockdown in 2020

Lifestyle

The last of the lockdowns?

So, what to do? Although the regulations aren’t currently as limiting as they were back in March 2020 when we were completely confined to the homestead, we are once again being encouraged to ‘STAY HOME’.

Peter Clover

Sport / Other Sports
A great victory.

Football

By knocking out Real Madrid, Alcoyano prove spirit is no myth

The victory also provided some rare joy for the city of Alcoy, which has the highest rate of coronavirus infections in the country per capita,

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 21 January 2021
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