News of the day 11 February 2021
News / Latest headlines
UK Scientific Adviser Patrick Vallance & UK PM Boris Johnson.

International

New mutation of UK variant detected

The first samples of the E484K mutation were identified in the Bristol area and at least four more have been diagnosed in the Manchester area.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

SOS Turismo Initiative, Palma.

Latest headlines

Balearic Government has no problem with SOS Turismo initiative

"Business nervousness must be understood, but the problems can only be solved at the dialogue tables..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Nursing Home, Mallorca.

Majorca tourism

Mallorca meets 7 of 8 risk indicators for lowering restrictions

Border alerts are making the Balearic Government cautious about de-escalation.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

OHLAB Architectural Project: Casa Palermo, in Lloret de Vistalegre.

Latest headlines

Mallorcan Architectural projects in 1st round of prestigious competition

The Mies van der Rohe award is the top Contemporary Architecture Award in the European Union and the winner will get 60,000 euros and a sculpture.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A Ryanair Boeing 737 - 8AS approaches for landing

Majorca tourism

Ryanair's O'Leary optimistic on international travel from May

A difficult summer for the aviation industry if travel does not resume.

Reuters

Vaccination for Indonesian elderly population in Jakarta

Coronavirus news

Two masks are better than one, says new study

"Masks work, and they work best when they have a good fit and are worn correctly."

Reuters

Students from Montesión school

International

International Day of Women & Girls in Science

Some say International Day of Women & Girls in Science is celebrated on February 11 because it’s the birthday of Hypatia of Alexandria, who was the first female scientist recorded in history.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Catalans fear COVID-19 risk at Sunday's election

Coronavirus news

Catalans fear COVID-19 risk at Sunday's election

Around a third of people chosen by a draw to be election supervisors have asked to be exempted.

Reuters

AstraZeneca Vaccine.

Latest headlines

Police Officers to vaccinated before Teachers in Mallorca

83,600 more vaccines will arrive the Balearic Islands by March 1.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Paseo Mallorca, Palma.

Latest headlines

Mallorca Weather Forecast for Friday

Mallorca is mostly overcast with scattered showers and strong winds in some places. Take a look at the weather forcast for the next few days. To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Barrier work on the Soller road in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Prefabricated wall in the Tramuntana was "an oversight"

The highways department seemingly failed to consult the heritage department.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Unions protest outside the national government delegation in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Unions demanding that government sticks to commitments

Unions concerned about backtracking on agreements made before the crisis.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Burglary gang in Mallorca sentenced to 24 years

Latest headlines

Sentences totalling 24 years for burglaries in Mallorca

The gang committed 44 burglaries between July 2018 and August 2019.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Catalan Covid elections

This Sunday, Catalonia goes to the polls with independence and Covid looming

Humphrey Carter

Comment

Helping hand

“It is time that the British government gave the travel industry some help...”

Jason Moore

An excursion to Soller

Comment

Let Tui do the lot

Coach operators have been deprived of a significant part of their activity by businesses which cannot be defined as big.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
Chinese New Year's Eve dishes

Lifestyle

No fireworks for Year of the Ox

The Chinese are more conscious than ever of the omens that signify good luck and happiness.

Andrew Valente

The Saint Peterfiestas in Alaró

Lifestyle

The saintly years of Mallorca

All villages and towns in Mallorca have their patron saints, who are typically the excuse for the annual revelries.

Andrew Ede

Soller train at Palma station

Mallorca Files

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

Today's episode from season one will be aired at 14.15 (15.15) on BBC1.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

New equipment in the art room

Community

News from The Academy International School

Check out the latest News from The Academy International School including new equipment and a mini-beast hunt.

The Academy international School

Mrs Lowry & Son - Official UK Trailer

Lifestyle

Films in English and Norwegian in Palma

CineCiutat releases a film about UK's most important artistic figures in the mid-20th century.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

How has the pandemic affected our ability to bring our children up?

Lifestyle

Ask for help

How has the pandemic affected our ability to bring our children up?

Julie Waller

The Mallorca Files Episode 4 of 10 "Number One Fan"

Mallorca Files

Mallorca Files: Number One Fan. Our view

"I must say I do prefer the first series...."

Jason Moore

Sport / Other Sports
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in action against Mikael Ymer of Sweden

Tennis

Spain's "Next Nadal" bows out in second round

The 17-year-old has drawn the inevitable comparisons with compatriot Rafa Nadal.

Reuters

Semi Final First Leg - Sevilla v FC Barcelona

Football

Koeman disappointed with Sevilla defeat but says anything possible in second leg

The defeat ended a six-game winning streak for Barca in all competitions but Koeman said he was not worried the result would knock his side off course.

Reuters

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