News of the day 28 January 2021
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Bars and restaurants to remain closed.

Coronavirus news

Coronavirus measures extended in Mallorca

"Everytime we have tried to accelerate the de-escalation the virus has hit us hard.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Dead cows dumped into the sea.

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Dead animals being dumped into the sea in Mallorca

The South American oxen found in Mallorcan waters were apparently being shipped to Asia through the Suez Canal

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vaccine being administered in Minorca.

Coronavirus news

Covid vaccination deliberately slowed down in Mallorca

"If there comes a time when we don’t have any more vaccines we will have to stop.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

'Festa de la Llum'

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Palma Cathedral "light show" to be streamed live in Mallorca

The ‘Festa de la Llum’ was also streamed in November, because of the pandemic.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Camino de Ternelles, Pollensa.

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Pollensa hiking access point to be reopened

"Up to 20 people a day can access the route to Cala Castell between September and January.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

British airline wants answers.

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EasyJet calls for exit-plan from travel curbs to rescue summer

"The key thing is really that they have a plan and as soon as possible let people know and how they're going to unwind these things....."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Melicotó Gastronomy Map of Mallorca.

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An homage to Mallorcan Gastronomy

Mallorca’s reputation for fantastic gastronomy is growing worldwide.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

At an employment office in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Unemployment in the Balearics has risen by 75%

At the end of 2020, there were 109,900 unemployed people in the Balearics,

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Perfume.

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Perfumery chain Douglas closing over 100 stores in Spain

“We have the utmost respect for all workers and want to reach the best solution for all parties.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Balearic Islands registers one of the worst unemployment figures in the country

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Spain's fourth-quarter jobless rate slips

The Balearic and Canary islands, tourist spots popular with holidaymakers, registered some of the steepest job losses last year.

Reuters

Blair: calls for passport.

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Blair urges creation of global vaccine passport scheme so that you can travel more freely

The passport would be digital and capable of tracking and verifying a person’s coronavirus “status”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Mallorca.

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Mallorca Weather Forecast for Friday

It's a gorgeous sunny day in Mallorca with moderate-strong winds in some places. Take a look at the forecast for the next couple of days. To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Patricia Gómez, Balearic health minister, and Javier Arranz, spokesperson for the regional infectious diseases committee

Coronavirus news

Mallorca "beginning to bend the curve of the third wave"

The cumulative incidence rate in Mallorca is the best "for a long time".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

NO TIME TO DIE | Trailer 2

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From Mallorca film festival winner to the new Bond girl

She can be seen in trailer for No time to die, and a leading global talent.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Mass screening in Soller, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Mallorca to have four mass vaccination sites

Mass vaccination sites are being prepared; but the supplies need to be stepped up.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

File photo from a warm spring-like January in 2016 with people on the beach

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Warmest January day in some parts of Mallorca since records began

The summer-like weather comes after a weekend of gale force winds and freezing temperatures.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

EU Commission health COVID Vaccines

Coronavirus news

Spain blames EU for dwindling COVID-19 vaccine supplies

"The EU has been slow to act and signed contracts (with suppliers) later, which is now proving to be a problem,"

Reuters

News / Comment

Comment

More haste, less speed

I fear the roll out of the vaccines may have been too quick

Humphrey Carter

Comment

Voting

“Referendums should be a vote for all, not just a small few...”

Jason Moore

The internet has been consumed by Covid

Comment

The virus information bombardment

Andrew Ede on the damaging effects of the constant bombardment of virus-related information and its effects on Covid society.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
King of the Mountains | The Mallorca Files

Mallorca Files

Interview with Nansi Nsue and Phil Daniels from The Mallorca Files

We continue with the series of interviews from the cast of The Mallorca Files which will broadcast on Monday Febuary 1st on BBC1.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Lentils for sale

Lifestyle

Lentils are easy tasty and cheap

Our Bulletin food expert shows us all the advantages of consuming this affordable and delicious legume.

Andrew Valente

Enrich the meaning of words

Lifestyle

The healing power of words

Julie Waller explains all the benefits of writing for oneself in order to reinforce oneself in a positive way.

Julie Waller

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