News of the day 29 January 2021
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Strong winds forecast this weekend.

Latest headlines

Mallorca Weekend Weather Update

Aemet has issued a yellow weather warning for stormy seas and strong winds in Mallorca on Saturday and Sunday. To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Distributors concerned about the 2021 season in Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Balearic Distributors convinced tourism unlikely in 2021

"We can’t see a clear horizon because of all the uncertainties over the vaccination plan, which makes us think, much to our regret, that we won’t have a tourist season in 2021..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Slump in tobacco sales in the Balearic Islands.

International

Tobacco sales plummet in the Balearic Islands

86.6 million packs of tobacco were sold in the Balearic Islands in 2019.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Fears within the nautical industry.

Latest headlines

Balearic nautical industry fears higher taxes on British goods post Brexit

"What is outrageous is that a British person can hire a car with their British driving licence but they can´t charter a yacht because their British qualifications are no longer recognised by the Spanish authorities in some cases," said Vaquer.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Fewer immigrants in Mallorca during pandemic.

International

Immigrant numbers plummet in Mallorca because of Covid

The Balearic Islands had 1,215,174 inhabitants on July 1, 2020.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Griffon Vultures Depend on the Sun to Fly. Why?

Latest headlines

Griffon Vultures are nesting in Mallorca

“The Balearic Islands has not been a breeding ground for the griffon vulture in recent history.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Guidance from Britain's Advertising Standards Authority says that depicting gender stereotypes is likely to cause "harm or serious or widespread offence"

International

Britain withdraws COVID ad criticised for "1950s sexism"

The online ad was taken down by the government on Thursday, saying it did not reflect its views on women.

Reuters

Colchicum filiflolium, aka Wild Saffron.

International

Colchicine hailed as a 'miracle drug' for Covid-19

"The use of colchicine is associated with statistically significant reductions in the risk of death and hospitalisation.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News conference following a meeting with Foreign Ministers at the EU headquarters

International

EU agrees 'dark red' COVID-19 zones with stricter travel limits

The new colour will indicate regions with more than 500 coronavirus infections per 100,000 inhabitants over two weeks.

Reuters

Portugal extends a nationwide lockdown

International

Portugal to reintroduce border controls with Spain as COVID-19 cases surge

Cabinet Affairs Minister also said the government could restrict flights to Portugal from certain countries when necessary.

Reuters

Just Eat, Palma.

Latest headlines

Food delivery company supporting bars & restaurants in Mallorca

The discounts may be available for a longer period of time if the coronavirus restrictions are extended.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Spain's health minister, Carolina Darias

International

Regions know their numbers of vaccine doses for the next five weeks

Spain's health minister says that 70% of the population will be immunised by the summer.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The testing clinics will be set up for an initial six-month period

Latest headlines

Spain's Aena sets up COVID-19 testing clinics in 15 airports

The state-owned operator said it hoped the new service would facilitate tourism, which is vital to Spain's economy.

Reuters

Passengers checking in for a Palma flight

Latest headlines

Business warning that the Balearics will not have a tourism season

The Spanish government needs to appreciate the serious situation facing the Balearics.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

People walking in a street in Palma, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Mallorca cumulative incidence is down 25%

Ibiza has a cumulative incidence almost six times higher than Mallorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Mallorca Weather Forecast for Saturday

Aemet has issued a yellow weather warning for stormy seas and strong winds in Mallorca on Saturday. Take a look at 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

Punta Galera, Cala Castell and Cala Estremer in Pollensa, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Government accused of "bespoke" approach to Ternelles finca access

Environmentalists GOB say that the government will lower protection for exclusion zones.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Leader under pressure

“Armengol is a lady under pressure, but what can she do...”

Jason Moore

Comment

It’s never just two weeks

Why doesn’t the local government come clean and stop this two week nonsense?

Humphrey Carter

Coronavirus disease vaccination in Madrid

Comment

COVID-19: Welcome to the blame game!

If European governments were obliged to tell the truth ,at a guess they would probably admit that the measures introduced in the early days of the coronavirus outbreak, were too little and too late.

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
The Mallorca Files Q&A

Mallorca Files

Interview with Isabel Garcia Lorca and Craig Kelly from The Mallorca Files

We continue with guest interviews from The Mallorca Files which will broadcast on Monday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Separating microplastics

Lifestyle

The power of Citizens’ Science

This week, GEN-GOB´s sister organisations GOB Menorca and GOB Mallorca have joined the initiative, enlarging the sampling potential across all the Balearic Islands.

Marilles Foundation

fitness would improve dramatically if you do sport

Lifestyle

Why exercise takes more effort if you’re unfit or overweight

The flip side for the overweight and unfit is that a smaller amount of exercise reaps greater fitness improvements than that same workload would benefit the slim and fit.

Simon Kenion Shears

NEWS OF THE WORLD Trailer (2020)

Lifestyle

Films in English and Norwegian in Palma

CineCiutat in Palma has updated their films times and showing new releases. Find out what is being screened in English and Norwegian.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Table without a table

Lifestyle

Ministers: Whatever you say, say nothing

The only restriction that governments have yet to apply is one prohibiting secretaries of state, ministers and prime ministers from mouthing off about tourism.

Andrew Ede

Monkey Steakhouse and Pizza

Lifestyle

Where to order out on the island

Takeaway is considered the new Date Night, even on your own. New restrictions may have forced many restaurants and bars to close their doors, but these resourceful eateries have developed excellent takeaway options to suit all tastes.

Laura Stadler

Sport / Real Mallorca
Mallorca beat Girona 0-1 last November

Real Mallorca

Mallorca looking for first home win since December 7

Real Mallorca is preparing to face Girona this Saturday at 20:30 on La Liga Smartbank.

Monro Bryce

Sport / Other Sports
Ex-Formula One driver Adrián Campos dies

Other Sports

Motor racing-Team owner and former F1 driver Adrian Campos dies at 60

"Thank you for dreaming about Formula One. Thank you for believing in young people. Thank you and rest in Peace."said F. Alonso on Twitter.

Reuters

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