News of the day 30 January 2021
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Local police carry out a noisy protest

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Police protesting in Santa Margalida

On Thursday there was a council meeting, coinciding with it, 25 vehicles took to the road, sirens blaring and lights flashing.

Andrew Ede

Rafa Nadal.

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Rafa Nadal serves up a win down under

A year ago Thiem beat Nadal in the quarterfinals of the 2020 Australian Open, but lost the final to Serbian Novak Djokovic, shunting Nadal off the world number one spot.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Mateo, returns home after being in Intensive care unit for 10 days

International

Spanish 10-year-old heads home after 11 days in COVID ICU

"They treated him with a lot of affection, and gave us strength and hope when we needed it".

Reuters

Reverend Tony Bell and wife Pat; Anglican Church in Palma, Mallorca

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“The Church needs to be questioning what is happening and why much more”

Interview with Reverend Tony Bell, the current locum chaplain at St Philip and St James Anglican Church in Palma.

Humphrey Carter

A closed bar in Mallorca

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The bending of curves: the week in Mallorca

The spring-like weather had gone to the health minister's head; there were fifteen more days; and the government's golden boy plummeted.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Margaret Whittaker: difficult decision

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With much regret, Son Amar parts with some its staff for now

Melia Chief warns that Spain will not be able to survive without a tourist season.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Covid Testing Unit, Balearic Islands.

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Over 100 Covid deaths in the Balearics in January

190 Healthcare Professionals in Ibiza are either infected with coronavirus or have been in close contact with someone who’s tested positive so they’re unable to work.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

this is one of a series of measures being adopted

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Terrace tax exemption in Pollensa

Mayor Tomeu Cifre says that “now was the moment to apply specific measures that have a direct impact on the tax burden”.

Andrew Ede

Es murterar power station

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Swapping coal for cement at Alcudia’s port

The Balearic Ports Authority has announced a tender for the operation of a second cement storage and distribution plant at the port.

Andrew Ede

Can Ribes Textile Factory, Esporles.

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Discover the rich history of Esporles

Esporles is off the beaten track in Mallorca and it's not served well by public transport, but it's a historical treasure that's well worth the trip.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Puerto Pollensa playgrounds

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The continuing story of Puerto Pollensa’s beach playgrounds

On Tuesday, sources let it be known that it hadn’t actually come to any decision about the playgrounds and picnic area.

Andrew Ede

Pollensa

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An ageing Pollensa population

The population difference between Pollensa and Puerto Pollensa isn’t that great.

Andrew Ede

Intensive care, Son Llàtzer Hospital, Mallorca.

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Saturday

Almost a thousand people recovered in the past 24-hour period - a particularly high number. Small increases in active cases in only seven of Mallorca's municipalities.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Medical staff members attend a COVID-19 patient

Coronavirus news

Spain's COVID-19 death toll rises by over 500, hospitals under pressure

European countries are grappling with broad vaccine delays, as all Western vaccine makers with approved shots fall behind their initial delivery targets.

Reuters

Street performers in Palma, Mallorca

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Palma has issued seventy street performer licences

Licences are currently being renewed; there have been 53 requests for renewal.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Employment office Palma, Mallorca

International

Union denouncing the handling of ERTE claims

Sorting out issues with ERTE furlough claims has proved to be very difficult.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Hotel Portixol, Palma.

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Mallorca Weather Forecast for Sunday

Most of Mallorca will have sunshine today with strong west-northwesterly winds gusting up to 80 kilometres an hour in the flatlands and 100 kilometres an hour in the mountains. To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Help local businesses NOW!

Public and private sectors must come together...."

Jason Moore

Comment

TV Covid overload

More and more people are turning the news off, it’s too depressing.

Humphrey Carter

doctor of aesthetic surgery

Comment

Anna Nicholas: My Column

Anna Nicholas’s views on aesthetic treatments and the Guinness World Book of Records.

Anna Nicholas

Holiday / Lifestyle
New speed limits

Community

American news and views in Mallorca

"The new speed limits in Mallorca are going to be rough for the over 1,200 American expats on the island."

Christian Monson

A serving of aubergine, spinach and bacalao croquettes

Lifestyle

This is how an expert makes his croquettes

Andrew Valente shares with us the 10 easiest and most essential tips on how to make the perfect croquettes.

Andrew Valente

Sport / Real Mallorca
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