News of the day 12 March 2021
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Eurowings plane, Palma Airport.

Latest headlines

Alltours bringing up to 400,000 German tourists to Mallorca

"As coronavirus vaccination intensifies in the coming months, domestic traffic in Spain is expected to be the first to skyrocket this summer.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Mallorca Weekend Weather

We're in for some rain, some sun, a bit of wind and cold nights in Mallorca this weekend, so be prepared! To find out what the weather's like in other parts of Mallorca, click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

na Burguesa Viewpoint, Gènova.

Latest headlines

Access restrictions imposed at na Buguesa viewpoint

"Debris from bottles, plastics and other materials continues to accumulate at the na Buguesa viewpoint.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Part of the Despacho Lamas team who have years of experience in helping non- Spanish residents and visitors

Latest headlines

Check out the Golden Visa

This visa entitles you to reside and work in Spain and to travel in Europe (90 days out of 180 days).

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Beach access restricted.

Latest headlines

Beach access will be restricted at Easter in Mallorca

At parks and beaches groups are limited to a maximum of 6 people, who must be from no more than 2 homes.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Houses of ses Collidores on Planícia Estate in Banyalbufar.

Latest headlines

New refuge planned on the Planícia Estate in Banyalbufar

The Planícia refuge and a second hostel on the Galatzó estate will be integrated into the network of existing accommodation on La Ruta de Pedra en Sec.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Homage to people who died with Covid in the Balearics

Coronavirus news

January had second highest number of Covid deaths in the Balearics

It's a year since the first death from Covid; April last year had the most deaths.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Health worker in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Eleven per cent excess deaths in the Balearics

Since this time last year, there have been 1,675 more deaths than the expected number.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Britain's Prince William and Prince Harry attend the opening of the Greenhouse Sports Centre in central London

International

Popularity of Harry and Meghan plummets in UK after Oprah interview, poll says

The tell-all interview has plunged the 1,000-year-old monarchy into its greatest crisis this century.

Reuters

Claus del Regne.

Latest headlines

The Keys to the Kingdom of Mallorca

By the 19th century, the keys had disappeared from the island and only a few historians knew they even existed.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Closed-down businesses amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic

Latest headlines

Spain approves 11 bln-euro aid package for pandemic-hit companies

The Spanish cabinet approved on Friday an 11 billion euro relief package for small- and medium-sized companies.

Reuters

Holiday season set to start.

Majorca tourism

Balearics no longer an "at risk zone" for German tourists

"From Sunday, German tourists could be heading to our shores...."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Eurowings plane, Palma Airport.

Latest headlines

325 Eurowings flights a week from Germany & UK to Spain

"The goal set by the Government is to guarantee the summer season and extend it for as many months as possible.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Maria Frontera, president of the Mallorca Hoteliers Federation

Majorca tourism

Berlin fair hears about Mallorca, "a jewel to discover"

The hoteliers president highlighted sustainability and Mallorca's natural beauty.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Health personnel in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday

The total number of Covid patients in hospitals - wards and ICU - is now the lowest since July 28.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cala Mesquida, Mallorca.

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Mallorca Weather Forecast for Saturday

It's a gorgeous sunny day in Mallorca with a high of 19 degrees. Check the forecast for this weekend and see what is in store for next week. To find out what the weather's like in other parts of Mallorca, click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Filtered-water fountain in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

The water in Mallorca don't taste like what it oughta!

There will be thirty filtered-water fountains in Palma by the end of the year.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Small fortune

Latest headlines

Vaccinated Britons Could Spend More Than £10 Billion If Spain Introduces Vaccine Passport Scheme For Summer 2021

"Using the in-depth analysis, researchers have been able to forecast the monumental impact adopting a vaccine certificate scheme could have on the tourism industry in Spain."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Large shopping centres will open on Saturdays

Latest headlines

Restrictions that will be lifted on Saturday in Mallorca

Do not forget the bars and restaurants will not open their interiors until Monday March 15.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

President Armengol of the Balearics and Ana de la Cueva Fernández, secretary of state for the economy and business support

Latest headlines

1,000 million euros of state aid for Balearic businesses

Over 40,000 businesses, including the self-employed, are set to benefit.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Spain’s right wing crisis

If the Spanish PM was worried about his political standings, he’s laughing now.

Humphrey Carter

Comment

Holidays

“I think local politicians are being slightly optimistic about the holiday season”

Jason Moore

Piers Morgan walks near his house in London

Comment

Anna Nicholas: My Column

"The whole interview involved wokedom catch phrases such as ‘my truth’ which American audiences would have lapped up"

Anna Nicholas

Holiday / Lifestyle
Marchica Gastrobar in Palma

Lifestyle

Where to go out to eat this weekend in Mallorca

So, this week we have some restaurants with open terraces, others still simply offering their delicious takeaway options to suit all tastes.

Laura Stadler

The Academy International School students

Community

World Book Day

Thursday March 4th was World Book Day and as we love reading this is always a special day at The Academy International School.

The Academy international School

Image from the film "Casino Royale" with Daniel Craig

Lifestyle

Why do young men [generally] care more about fitness than young women?

"There is pressure on both young men and women to appear a certain way, but there’s a difference.

Simon Kenion Shears

What's on / Films
Official Raya and the Last Dragon Movie Trailer 2 2021

Films

Films in English in Palma March 12 to March 18

Films are showing at Ocimax and CineCiutat this week. There are family films showing as well as thriller and dramas.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Other Sports
horse

Other Sports

Cheltenham Takes Centre Stage

If you grow up in Cheltenham, as I did, the Festival is part of your DNA, such is its domination of the town every March, and everybody has a story about race week.

James Parrack

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