News of the day 25 March 2021
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Baleària Ferry.

Majorca tourism

Inter-island bookings take off like a rocket

"Demand exceeds all forecasts and bookings are almost full by air and boat from Mallorca to Minorca and the Pitiüses.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A Ryanair Boeing 737 airplane takes off from the airport in Palma de Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Ryanair plans 2,500 Spanish flights a week in bet on travel recovery

Spain on Wednesday said it would allow some travellers from Britain from March 30.

Reuters

Iberia Express plane taking off from Palma.

Majorca tourism

Iberia Express prioritising the Balearics this summer

Iberia Express putting the Balearic Islands front and centre with 37 flights a week and 43 a week in July and August.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The mural of the Hotel Son Armandams

Latest headlines

Armadams Hotel owner told to remove exterior artwork

"In order to get permission for the modifications we must restore the facade to its original state.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Tourists chill and take drinks in terrace bars in Paguera beach

Majorca tourism

Germany to require negative COVID test from all Mallorca arriving air travellers - Bild

So far, only passengers from countries or regions with a high coronavirus infection rate are required to provide a negative test result.

Reuters

Vaccination in Menorca

Coronavirus news

The vaccination programme in Mallorca: a waiting game

There are no dates yet for starting the general vaccination of those aged between 60 and 79.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

30,000 or so British sailors who currently keep their boats in EU waters, and who are facing a threat to long-distance cruising

Brexit

Four out of five British boats may quit long-term cruising in EU waters

The failure of the UK and EU to reach an agreement means that UK citizens can now only visit Schengen countries for 90 days in every 180, making it impossible for boat owners to spend a whole season exploring Europe’s coasts and inland waterways.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Niili fashion shoot in Mallorca.

International

Mallorcan fashion designer returns to the Island for photo shoot

"Because of their history, Arab and Mediterranean cultures have a lot in common.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Formentera.

Majorca tourism

Formentera calls for a ban on International flights at Easter

“It doesn’t make sense for International visitors to be able to travel on holiday as normal when there are so many restrictions in Spanish Communities..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Seve García, Ariel Cajal, Raquel Rodríguez, David Jiménez, Alicia Candel, José Garcia & Evelyn Wagner.

International

A new social media tv series is being filmed in Mallorca

‘Socorristas’ tells the story of a group of young aspiring lifeguards, who dream of working on Mallorca's beaches in summer

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Deia-Valldemossa coastline.

Latest headlines

Mallorca Weather Forecast for Friday

It's warm and sunny in Mallorca today, although it will cloud over now and again. Check the forecast for the next few days. To find out what the weather's like in other parts of Mallorca, click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

People enjoy the beach during their summer holiday

Majorca tourism

Travel giant puts the brake on summer holidays

Britons eager for a Mediterranean getaway have been repeatedly warned by government ministers that it is too early to book trips abroad for this summer.

Reuters

Nadia Calviño, Spain's economic affairs minister

International

Congress approves 1,000 million euros aid for the Balearics

The Balearics will receive a larger share of the aid package than other regions.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

President Armengol of the Balearics with Spain's tourism minister, Reyes Maroto

Majorca tourism

Spain vaccine passport ready by June

Important "to have a significant percentage of the population vaccinated".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Helicopter to monitor beaches.

Latest headlines

Drones & helicopters on duty in the Balearics at Easter

The drones have optical and infrared cameras to monitor groups of people in public spaces, such as beaches and mountains.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Vial labelled "AstraZeneca coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine"

Comment

Bastille Day and vaccination liberty

The EU, by contrast, sat on its hands and allowed the free market to run its course.

Andrew Ede

Several people from Germany, after the plane they were travelling in landed at Palma airport

Comment

Too much, too soon?

The Mallorcans are quite capable themselves of driving numbers up without help from outsiders!

Peter Clover

Comment

Will staycations win?

Consumer confidence regarding international travel is starting to wobble.

Humphrey Carter

Comment

Stop and start

“The Balearic government should abandon its stop and start policy...”

Jason Moore

Holiday / Lifestyle
Collaborative Art for change project Mural

Community

News from the Academy International school

The Academy International School have been involved in a whole class project.

The Academy international School

Humans of Mallorca

Lifestyle

Say hello to Rachel and Sally…

Lemon Pie Catering has fed the villas and functions of this Soller for a few years now.

Shirley Roberts

Edition of 25 March 2021
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