News of the day 4 February 2021
News / Latest headlines
Passengers at airport check-in

Majorca tourism

Balearics foreign tourism fell 87% in 2020

The Balearics would normally receive the second highest number of foreign tourists; this was not the case in 2020.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Javier Arranz, spokesperson for the Balearic infectious diseases committee

Latest headlines

"Many days of pressure" yet to come in Balearic hospitals

The incidence rate is dropping, but there is still pressure on ICU in particular.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Owner with dog on leash at the beach.

Latest headlines

Should dogs be allowed to roam free in Mallorca's Natural Parks?

The Ministry of Environment launched an awareness campaign on social media websites to remind people about the regulations for natural parks in Mallorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Spanish Association Against Cancer banner at Cort.

Latest headlines

Slowdown in cancer diagnosis in Mallorca during pandemic

A Ministry of Health study revealed that 34% of cancer patients suffered from anxiety or depression during confinement and 40% of patients are lonely.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Mammogram.

International

WHO warns cancer cases will be almost 50% higher by 2040

"Fewer people have been able to complete their treatments and we anticipate that it will have an impact on the number of cancer deaths in the coming years..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Taken from the top of Talaia Vella (355 metres high), at the Serra de la Punta in Pollensa by Elena Bellini

Latest headlines

Good morning from foggy Mallorca!

"Spring-like weather and high temperatures still being forecast...."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Birding Mallorca: 1/2 million starling cover the sky

Latest headlines

Watch out for the dance of the starlings in Mallorca

When the starlings migrate their diet changes from insects to fruit and they love olives.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Traffic in the Serra de Tramuntana.

Latest headlines

Plan of action for Serra de Tramuntana

"It's not just traffic jams, there are other problems.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Alonso Ancira, chairman of the board at Altos Hornos de Mexico (AHMSA), was detained in Palma in 2019

Latest headlines

Mexican steel magnate back from Mallorca to face graft accusations

A Spanish court late last year rejected Ancira's claim that he was the victim of political persecution, and ordered his extradition.

Reuters

Logis Hotel Segles, Campos, Mallorca.

Majorca tourism

Rural tourism is booming in Mallorca

“In recent months occupation has been around to 80% in the 14 establishments that are open in Mallorca..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Violinist Francisco Fullana.

Latest headlines

Violinist Francisco Fullana to perform online concert

“It is not the same playing without the warmth and generosity of an audience, I miss that..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Announcement of nominations for the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards

Latest headlines

From 'Hamilton' to 'Promising Young Woman' diversity rules Golden Globe nominations

The Golden Globes are to be handed out at a virtual ceremony on Feb. 28, hosted by actors Tina Fey in New York and Amy Poehler in Los Angeles.

Reuters

US credit card scam

Latest headlines

Multi-million euro credit card scam broken up in joint U.S.-Spanish operation

More than 100 alleged members of the network were arrested in a trans-Atlantic operation.

Reuters

Delivery riders protest in Palma

Latest headlines

Delivery riders protest against change to working conditions

In the Balearics, around 200 self-employed delivery riders work for online services.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

National Police in Palma, Mallorca

International

Police seeking vaccination priority

Police want to be included in the second vaccination phase after the most vulnerable have been immunised.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Grapes in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Balearics wine production fell 25% in 2020

Rain in the spring and the late-August tornado affected production.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A nurse puts down a syringe with COVID-19 vaccine in Madrid

Latest headlines

Spain to receive 1.8 mln doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in February

A technical committee is set to decide on Thursday whether or not to recommend the AstraZeneca shot be administered to elderly people.

Reuters

Torre des Verger, near Banyalbufar, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Torre des Verger protection order extended

The Watchtower is being restored and should be open to the public again in summer

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Some feminists argue that broadening access to gender identity could dilute women's fight.

Latest headlines

Spain considers making it easier to officially change gender

Spaniards will no longer have to undergo medical and psychological examinations and years of hormone treatment.

Reuters

Almond tree blossom in Binissalem.

Latest headlines

Mallorca Weather Forecast for Friday

Morning clouds and fog will clear by lunchtime in Mallorca and the sun will come out in the afternoon, but strong winds are forecast in some places. Check the forecast for the weekend. To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Barcelona

Coronavirus news

Catalonia lifts some COVID-19 restrictions as infections fall

"We believe we are leaving behind the maximum peak of the third wave," Catalan health secretary told a news conference.

Reuters

Magalluf in July 2020

Majorca tourism

Hoteliers federation: half of Mallorca's hotels won't open this summer

Business associations are becoming increasingly critical of the government.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Toni Fuster, general secretary of the Partido Popular in the Balearics

Latest headlines

Call for anti-corruption office to investigate "irregular vaccination"

The Partido Popular say there should be an investigation of alleged vaccination queue-jumping.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Protest against bar and restaurant closure in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Resistencia Balear organiser "steps aside"

Victor Sánchez says that people will never be able to pay the fines.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Vaccine before holiday

Spanish experts and politicians fear the Minister for Tourism has jumped the gun.

Humphrey Carter

Comment

Better days

Remember what Captain Tom said: “tomorrow will be better...”

Jason Moore

Holiday / Lifestyle
Cultivated endive (Cichorium endivis) is a relatively recent vegetable

Lifestyle

Endive: highly bitter but very low in calories

Andrew Valente on belgian endives, a most economical vegetable with low-cal content.

Andrew Valente

Miranda (Elen Rhys) and Max (Julian Looman) during the shoot at the Son Moix stadium in Palma

Mallorca Files

In this afternoon's episode of The Mallorca Files...

Continue to watch The Mallorca Files which is screening on BBC1 at 14.45 today.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Painter And The Thief - Official UK Trailer

Lifestyle

Films in English and Norwegian in Palma

New films to be screened in Palma over the weekend.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Walking in Pollensa

Lifestyle

Out and about: Look for the silver lining

Peter Clover tries to put a smile on people’s faces by offering a moments escape from the gloom.

Peter Clover

stop comparing yourself with others

Lifestyle

Enough is enough

Jullie Waller talks about a key to happiness: forgive yourself and stop comparing yourself to others.

Julie Waller

Sport / Real Mallorca
New loan signing Victor Mollejo at his first training session on Tuesday

Real Mallorca

Mallorca play away at Albacete this Friday

Mallorca have a 27-player squad with one objective on the table, promotion to La Liga.

Monro Bryce

Sport / Other Sports
Rafa Nadal back problem

Tennis

Nadal continues to struggle with back problem ahead of Australian Open

The Spaniard was one of the top players who quarantined in Adelaide for 14 days after their arrival Down Unde.

Reuters

Edition of 4 February 2021
Portada