News of the day 18 March 2021
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Over 80's being immunised, Palma.

Latest headlines

Private Clinics may help with Balearic vaccination programme

As of Wednesday, 116,370 people in the Balearic Islands had received their first dose of the Covid-19.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

German tourists in Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Germany calls increase in flights to Mallorca a business decision

"Non-essential travel, including tourism will increase the number of contacts people have, so it would be better not to travel.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Covid-19 patient at a hospital on it's first anniversary of the virus

Coronavirus news

Spain warns downward COVID-19 trend may be changing as infection rate edges up

"So maximum caution should be exercised to avoid a fourth wave."

Reuters

Thieves stole Montuïri painting.

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Thieves steal valuable painting in Montuïri

Police say the two thieves put the painting in a van that was parked in the street.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The La Burratina Italian gastronomy store

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Italian gourmet store opens in Palma

Wide variety of products which you can buy at the shop or order online.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in Tuebingen

Coronavirus news

Germany reports biggest rise of COVID-19 cases in two months

Germany is in a third wave of the pandemic.

Reuters

CAEB 'Tribute to the Balearic Entrepreneurship 2020' sculpture.

Latest headlines

Balearic entrepreneurs honoured with new sculpture

"The threat of coronavirus continues and Balearic society is hanging by a thread; another year like 2020 cannot be allowed, we simply couldn’t stand it.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cemex factory in Lloseta.

Latest headlines

Cemex is reopening its cement factory in Lloseta

Limited production of "a more sustainable and resilient type of specific performance cement,” will begin in the coming weeks.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Boss of UK travel chain says signs for summer are encouraging

Airlines and travel groups are desperate to resume summer holiday season.

Reuters

People sunbathe and swim on El Arenal beach.

Majorca tourism

Locked-down Spaniards seethe with envy as Germans flock to Mallorca

"It makes absolutely no sense that in Spain we can't move between regions but any foreigner can come in ... and spread infection."

Reuters

General view inside La Cartuja stadium in Seville

Coronavirus news

Now is not the time for fans to return to matches, says Spain's health minister

Health minister said the central government would not permit the return of fans for either game.

Reuters

Rafael Botella, 35, works on the computer next to pictures of him and his girlfriend before the car crash

Latest headlines

Paralysed and in pain, Spaniard hails euthanasia law as an option

Almost 90% of Spaniards are in favour of decriminalising the practice, according to a 2019 opinion poll.

Reuters

A British Airways aircraft flies over London

Majorca tourism

Europe's summer holiday is in peril - Morgan Stanley says

"Too early to speculate on whether or not foreign holidays would be allowed this summer."

Reuters

Tourists in Playa de Palma, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Summer restrictions in Playa de Palma

The Governing Board of Palma City Council has approved several Special Tourist Intervention Zones or ZEITs.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Police stand guard by people dressed as death who are protesting against a law to legalise euthanasia, in Madrid

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Spanish lawmakers approve bill legalising euthanasia

Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands have already legalised euthanasia.

Reuters

Palma, Mallorca.

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Mallorca Weather Forecast for Friday

It's a miserable rainy day in Mallorca and the mercury will struggle to get above 11 degrees, so wrap up if you're going out and don't forget your umbrella. Take a look at the forecast until Tuesday. Looks like it will get better. To find out what the weather's like in other parts of Mallorca, click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The tourism industry leaders in Palma.

Majorca tourism

Tourism leaders again press for rapid vaccination

"We told the world we were a safe destination, and we will be again. We will continue to be the main destination in the Mediterranean in terms of security."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Almond flowers announces the arrival of Spring

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Forecast is for a warmer spring in the Balearics

The Balearics is set for a very cold weekend to welcome spring, but the long-term forecast is much more encouraging.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Concern over yachts.

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RYA statement on nautical qualifications post Brexit in the Balearics

"As a result RYA certificates are no longer accepted for operating a Spanish flagged boat (including bareboat charter) on the basis of the UK being an EU / EEA Member State."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Hotel bookings slow in Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Mallorca hoteliers say bookings remain low

A "strong rise" in bookings has been from a situation of "practically zero".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

COVID-19 vaccination centre in Cologne

Coronavirus news

European regulator says Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is "safe and effective"

The EMA's focus and primary concern has been on cases of blood clots in the head.

Reuters

AstraZeneca Vaccine.

Latest headlines

AstraZeneca vaccinations resume next week in Mallorca

An EMA Spokesperson stressed that the drug is safe and effective, its benefits outweigh the risks and in general, it does not increase the possibility of blood clots.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Tourists at a hotel paying for the tourist tax

Comment

A one cent tourist tax special offer

The increasing number of tourists was to famously be highlighted in March 1932.

Andrew Ede

Comment

Keep calm and carry on

“I think at the moment it is a question of better safe than sorry...”

Jason Moore

Comment

Fast tracking for Brexit

The Spanish are certainly doing their best to help Britons through the system

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
Dish of bacalao a la Mallorquina

Lifestyle

Most popular of the bacalao dishes

The basic recipe is simple enough. Shredded desalted bacalao is sautéed in olive oil with garlic, tomatoes, paprika and red peppers.

Andrew Valente

David Almond's Skellig

Community

News from the Academy International school

The Junior School students are developing their skills and accuracy in basketball during their sports lessons with Ms Hannah.

The Academy international School

Bar and restaurant terraces

Lifestyle

Walking Back to Happiness . . .

What we don’t want is our imminent future to be compromised by the actions of a steadily growing minority.

Peter Clover

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