News of the day 9 March 2021
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Bar in Palma, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Mallorca's Bars & restaurants to be heavily monitored from Monday

"Being allowed to be at the bar until 5 o’clock in the afternoon doesn’t mean being there from 10 o’clock in the morning.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Council meeting in Pollensa, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Pollensa councillor who was vaccinated survives vote of "reprobation"

Three of the four parties in power at the town hall expressed disapproval but accepted that protocols had been observed.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Germans Escalas Sports Centre, Palma.

Coronavirus news

Vaccination of 45-55 year olds in Mallorca starts on Monday

Germans Escalas, the former Son Dureta Hospital and Health Centres are all up and running with around 3,500 people a day being immunised.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Fina Planícia, Banyalbufar, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

New cycling restrictions for the Planícia Estate in Banyalbufar

"One bike doesn't hurt the environment, but the repeated passing of groups of cyclists does.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

'Liar & a Disgrace' Heated Debate Between Piers & Shola Over Meghan Markle's Oprah Interview | GMB

International

ITV has spoken to Piers Morgan over Meghan coverage, CEO says

"ITV has many voices and we try and represent many voices on ITV every day."

Reuters

Coronavirus rapid testing at Elmas Airport in Cagliari

Coronavirus news

COVID-19 travel insurance becoming a holiday staple

COVID-19 insurance benefits typically cover treatment up to $100,000, and could include coronavirus testing costs and services like evacuation or local burial or cremation.

Reuters

Harry and Meghan interview broadcasted

International

Meghan's father says the British royals are not racist

Markle and his daughter have been estranged since her marriage to Prince Harry in 2018.

Reuters

Parliamentary vote on Catalan MEPs Comin, Puigdemont and Ponsati in Brussels

International

EU Parliament strips Puigdemont, two other Catalans of immunity

All are subject to European arrest warrants issued by Spain which is seeking their extradition.

Reuters

Cala Banyalbufar, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Mallorca Weather Forecast for Wednesday

It's a lovely sunny day in Mallorca with occasional clouds and a high of 15 degrees. Check the forecast and see what is in store for the weekend. To find out what the weather's like in other parts of Mallorca, click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

All ready for the Classic Rally for 2021

Latest headlines

Drivers are gearing up for Mallorca's Rally Clásico

A QR code system will be installed at the entrance in Puerto Portals and fans all stages of the competition will be closed to the public to avoid crowding.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Shopping centres reopen on Saturdays in Mallorca.

Coronavirus news

Big stores & Shopping Centres to open on Saturdays in Mallorca

Capacity in big stores & Shopping Centres will be restricted to 50% from Monday to Friday and reduced to 30% on Saturdays.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Health personnel in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday

Intensive care occupancy is the lowest it has been since late August.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Patricia Guasp of Ciudadanos in the Balearics.

Latest headlines

Armengol denies there is "social breakdown" because of unemployment

There was a further demand in parliament on Tuesday for direct aid for business.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Tourists in Palma, Mallorca

International

Spaniards preferring summer holiday travel by car

Around twenty per cent say that they intend travelling to the Balearics.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Livestock ship "Karim Allah" carrying Spanish cattle stranded on ship with suspected bluetongue is docked, in Cartagena

International

Greece delivers food to cattle ship at sea for months

The Spanish government said in February that all the animals on both ships left Spain with the necessary medical certificates.

Reuters

Greece ready to welcome tourists.

Latest headlines

Greece to welcome vaccinated and COVID-negative tourists from May

"He said the authorities would prioritise the vaccination of people working in the hospitality sector....."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vaccination in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Getting vaccinated in Mallorca

The InfoVacuna service is calling all those people who belong to specified groups.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Don’t rush lifting lockdown

It’s great to see bars and restaurants reopening but we can’t let our guard down.

Humphrey Carter

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are interviewed by Oprah Winfrey

Comment

Our views on the big interview

Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, accused Britain’s royal family of raising concerns about how dark their son’s skin might be and pushing her to the brink of suicide.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

police stopping or slowing down traffic at junctions

Comment

Cops and curfews: Plus - Reading and raining!

Hard to believe I know, but it has been almost exactly one year since this pandemic caused the first lockdown to be instigated.

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
Rafa Nadal International School learning

Community

Parent Webinars

Our emergent writing webinar has included video clips of the methods and strategies used by our teaching staff.

Rafa Nadal International School

Blossom and fruit

Lifestyle

Good News Week in Soller

So much work going on behind the scenes to make sure we are all vaccinated and ready to receive the incomers when the permissions are granted by Governments.

Shirley Roberts

Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway enjoying a blast in the Meyers Manx during the original 1968 version of The Thomas Crown Affair

Lifestyle

On the Beach

The weekly Thursday meetup will return to The Blue Nest in Port Adriano soon. Date to be confirmed.

Robert Klevehagen

Two private terraces overlooking the Palmanova bay

Lifestyle

Fastighetsbyrån Sunny Friday - this week an apartment in Palmanova

This home is excellently located next to two of Palmanova's three long sandy beaches in a quiet area. Don't forget to sign up before Friday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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