News of the day 26 January 2021
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Mallorca.

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Mallorca Weather Forecast for Tuesday

It's mostly sunny in Mallorca today with occasional clouds and highs of 15 degrees. To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Valencia and Murcia banned gatherings of more than two people

Coronavirus news

Spain's COVID-19 infections hit new high as regions double down on measures

"Spain is not doing well and we have to be aware of it."

Reuters

European Commission sets travel limit.

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EC says Balearic Islands should be in Isolation

Almost every Community in Spain exceeds the 500 case limit set by the European Commission.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Holidays on hold.

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Don't book your summer holiday, says British minister

"I think it's far too early. There's still 37,000 people in hospital with COVID at the moment, it's far too early for us to even speculate about the summer."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Social Services, Palma.

Latest headlines

Thousands in Balearics refused aid

From Tuesday January 26, an aid request and a declaration of responsibility will be enough to receive grants.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vial and sryinge are seen in front of displayed AstraZeneca logo

International

Germany backs EU export restrictions on vaccine after supply cuts

The EU has proposed setting up a register of vaccine exports.

Reuters

AENA Solar Park, Mallorca.

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Mallorca airport solar park to be operational by 2026

"The Solar park will generate around 40% of the renewable energy currently consumed by Son Sant Joan and Son Bonet airports.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Covid drug.

Coronavirus news

Science Magazine confirms efficacy of Spain´s PharmaMar's Plitidepsin against COVID-19

"Drug leads to a reduction of viral replication, resulting in a 99% reduction of viral loads in the lungs of plitidepsin-treated animals..."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Travel industry says ministers are not correct over travel warnings.

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British travel chief says ministers are "wrong" over holiday comments

"We’ve seen customers respond very rapidly to these kinds of comments..."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Traffic congestion on the Via Cintura in Palma, Mallorca

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Call for delay to the introduction of Via Cintura 80 km/h speed limit

The lower speed limit should wait until there are specific lanes for buses and coaches.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sebastià Taltavull, the Bishop of Mallorca

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Bishop apologises for any "unease" caused by his vaccination

The Bishopric insists that there was not the slightest intention to act against the protocol.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Miquel Barceló with 'Metamorphosis' Installation, Malaga.

International

Mallorcan Artist's Exhibition in Malaga

Barceló has incorporated some highly unorthodox materials in his work, such as algae, food, milk, bleach, eggs and blood

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

President Francina Armengol of the Balearics

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Balearic president wants greater powers to introduce further restrictions if needed

Armengol argued that once the most vulnerable have been vaccinated, priority should be given to tourist regions such as the Balearics.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Coronavirus disease vaccination in Madrid

Coronavirus news

I feel divine' says Madrid care home resident after second COVID shot

Spain's nursing homes suffered badly in the first wave of the pandemic between March and May.

Reuters

Font Major logo.

International

Mallorcan Natural Mineral Water wins top award

The natural origin of Font Major water gives it a spectacular taste and balanced mineral composition that makes it unique.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Intensive care, Son Llàtzer Hospital, Mallorca.

Coronavirus news

50,000 people test positive for coronavirus in Balearics

The total number of cases since the start of the pandemic is now above 50,000.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Mallorca Weather Forecast for Wednesday

Break out the sun tan lotion, it feels like summer in Mallorca today with highs of 24 degrees! Check the forecast for the next few days. To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Minister for Equality, Irene Montero

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Discrimination worsens in Spain

Racial and ethnic discrimination in Spain has worsened in the past few years, fuelled by far-right politicians and fake news, the Equality Ministry said on Monday.

Reuters

Llinàs Estate-les Planes hiking access.

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Pollensa hiking access point reopened

There were massive traffic jams in the Serra de Tramuntana in the first week of January when hikers flocked to the Serra de Tramuntana to see the snow.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Protest against bar and restaurant closure in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Resistencia Balear calls new protest for this Saturday

Representatives of the hospitality sector are taking their protest message to Madrid on Wednesday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

COVID-19 vaccine deliveries

International

EU countries could band to sue AstraZeneca for breach of contract

"The possibility should be evaluated, and it should be coordinated among the EU countries"

Reuters

Biel Company, leader of the Partido Popular in the Balearics

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Opposition leader accuses Armengol of having lost her authority

Biel Company said that President Armengol had displayed a lack of empathy.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Maria Frontera, President of the Hoteliers Federation.

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"We miss you and we want to see you as soon as possible," British tourists told

"The tourist industry will be working night and day to ensure that everything is ready for you and the island looks its best...."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Holiday season

“I think you can safely say that we will be facing another nightmare season...”

Jason Moore

Comment

The political virus

The far right party VOX has been rather quiet, but its woken up again

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
Red curried sweet potato soup with coconut milk

Lifestyle

Red curried sweet potato soup with coconut milk

Chef Marc Fosh unveils a very simple and vegetarian soup recipe that you should try at home!

Marc Fosh

English as an Additional Language at Baleares International College

Community

English as an Additional Language at Baleares International College

As part of the largest International school community and student body on the island we understand the importance of language development across all ages.

Baleares International College

A good drenching

Lifestyle

Life is a challenge in Soller this week

Life goes on in the Soller Valley in all the ways that life does. Illness, work, weddings and day to day routines in these difficult times.

Shirley Roberts

The news story in El Pais newspaper newspaper.

Community

Putting the record straight on British property buyers and the military permit

"The great repercussion and alarm caused by this new requirement, which is now also necessary for British citizens, is due to the delay that it is said to cause in carrying out the real estate transaction...."

Sport / Other Sports
Tennis players undergo quarantine in Adelaide ahead of Australian Open

Tennis

Tennis-Djokovic, Nadal to begin 2021 campaigns on Feb. 2

The start of this year's tournament has been pushed back by a day to allow more time to train for 72 players confined to their hotel rooms.

Reuters

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