News of the day 27 January 2021
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El Corte Inglés, Palma.

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Supermarkets in Mallorca can sell more products

Employers say the current Government restrictions are suffocating and endangering companies and jobs.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Hospitality Sector closure.

Latest headlines

Hospitality Sector closure making a difference in Mallorca

Infections continue to escalate in Ibiza which had a record accumulated incidence rate of 2,285.79 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in 14 days on Monday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The migrant boats reach the shores of Ses Salines and pile up on sites

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What happens to the migrant boats abandoned in Mallorca?

"The Council has to remove the boats from the beaches because they have petrol and other elements onboard that can cause pollution.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

PharmaMar.

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Shares in Spanish drugs company with "Covid super-drug" rocket

"PharmaMar said it was in talks with various regulatory agencies...."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Spanish new Health Minister takes oath in Madrid

International

Spanish PM appoints new health minister amid worsening pandemic

Spain, unlike many European countries, has chosen not to impose a new nationwide lockdown after the first one ended in May.

Reuters

house construction

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Spanish house prices up in 2020, property portal says

Regions such as Navarre and Asturias also figured in the top five real estate gainers of 2020.

Reuters

Bars and restaurants are closed due to the Covid-19 restrictions

Coronavirus news

Mallorcan bars and restaurants could be closed for another two weeks

The ruling was introduced on January 13 and is due to finalise over the coming days.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Koldo Royo in Asocació Tardor soup kitchen, Palma.

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The Michelin Star chef that works in a Palma soup kitchen

“Renowned chefs from all over the Island help out, whether they have a Michelin star or not and they really give it their all.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Rent moratorium

Coronavirus news

Spain extends rent moratorium amid worsening COVID-19 crisis

Landlords would then choose between applying a 50% discount, or suspending payments entirely for the period.

Reuters

Rising number of cases.

Coronavirus news

Record number of people in ICU with Covid in the Balearics

"Since the start of the pandemic, the coronavirus has claimed the lives of 571 people and 50,601 have been infected...."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

AstraZeneca's logo

Coronavirus news

EU asks AstraZeneca to publish vaccine contract as supply row deepens

The EU official said on Wednesday that details on production capacity and best-effort clause were confidential.

Reuters

Government Delegation Headquarters, Palma.

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Unions call for demonstration in Palma

The Unions are calling for an increase in the minimum wage and pensions.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Strong winds in Mallorca.

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Mallorca Weekend Weather

Enjoy the sunshine in Mallorca while it lasts because Storm 'Justine' is on its way! To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

One of "Armada Maps" is seen at the National Museum of the Royal Navy

International

Museum buys rare hand-drawn maps of Spanish Armada to keep them in England

The ink and watercolour maps, thought to be the earliest surviving images of the battles between the fleets.

Reuters

Britain's PM Johnson holds virtual coronavirus briefing in London

Coronavirus news

English lockdown set to last until at least March, Johnson indicates

Britain has the world's fifth highest toll from COVID-19 and the highest deaths per 100,000 people.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Covid-19 vaccine is halted

Coronavirus news

Spanish regions cap COVID-19 vaccinations due to slowing supply

Spain has administered just over 1.3 million doses to a priority group of care-home residents and front-line medics.

Reuters

Mallorca.

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Mallorca Weather Forecast for Thursday

It's a beautiful sunny day in Mallorca with strong winds in some places. Take a look at the forecast for the weekend. To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Palma protestors.

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Palma protestors fined thousands

Last Friday's protest was authorised to go ahead providing all participants stayed inside their vehicles.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Playa de Palma, Mallorca.

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Hoteliers call for ERTE extension until the end of 2021

"We cannot be deluded into thinking that simply having a vaccine will have a champagne bottle effect.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Measure your words

“Politicians should measure their words to ensure limited damage...”

Jason Moore

Comment

Is this the end of the EU?

The Dutch have been watching Brexit for years, now the EU is facing division

Humphrey Carter

Surfing in Menorca

Comment

Beating the boredom blues - Plus, surfing Mallorca style

Our weekly contributor, Frank Leavers, shares what he does in lockdown to stay sane.

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
Scene from the video The Mallorca Files | Beautiful Madness on Youtube

Mallorca Files

Interview with Maria Fernandez-Ache from The Mallorca Files

"You know, as a child I came here on a school trip when I was about 13/14 and I didn’t really think anything of the island."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Homemade Buffalo Wings

Lifestyle

Wingding meals with chicken bits

Chicken wings and livers need very little preparation and they are very economic.

Andrew Valente

News of the World - Official Trailer

Lifestyle

Films in English coming this Friday to Palma

Find out new releases coming to Palma this weekend.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Frédéric Chopin

Lifestyle

Why George Sand so upset Mallorca

There is a great contradiction in the perception of Sand and Chopin as pioneering tourists in Mallorca

Andrew Ede

Edition of 27 January 2021
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