News of the day 31 March 2021
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Sun worshippers now need to wear a mask while sun bathing

International

Balearics to protest against beach face mask law

"The law must be complied with, but if they give us a margin, we will exercise it.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Bar terrace in Palma, Mallorca

International

Spain's direct aid for business trails behind other countries

Spain's direct aid has arrived later than in France, Germany and Italy.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

People walk towards departure doors at Son Sant Joan airport in Palma de Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Mallorca ramps up COVID testing to meet German travel rules

German tourists must pay for the tests themselves.

Reuters

German tourists arriving in Mallorca

Majorca tourism

German paper describes Mallorca as "desolate"

Süddeutsche Zeitung refers to an island sinking into despair.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Supply Trucks in Palma Port.

International

Shipping companies scramble to meet demand for supplies in Mallorca

"Every day there are trucks that can’t board in Valencia and Barcelona because the ships don’t have enough cargo space.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

AstraZeneca COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine

Coronavirus news

Spain to use AstraZeneca vaccine in 55-65 age group, J&J for older people

A week ago Spain decided to reintroduce that vaccine for people aged 18-65 following concerns over cases of blood clots.

Reuters

Pay increase for Mallorca's hospitality industry postponed

Latest headlines

Hospitality pay increase postponed for two months

The pay increase which should have been applied in April 2020 was postponed for a year.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

19th century house, El Terreno, Palma.

Latest headlines

Anger over demolition of historic house in El Terreno

"These small buildings are characteristic of this area and there are very few examples left.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

'100 Formulas de Salsas' booklet.

International

The Spanish recipe book that's read more often than the classics!

The booklet contains 100 mouthwatering sauce recipes to go with meat, vegetables and fish.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Paseo Mallorca, Palma.

Latest headlines

Mallorca Weather Forecast for Thursday

It's mostly sunny in Mallorca today with strong winds in some places and a high of 26 degrees. To find out what the weather's like in other parts of Mallorca, click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Spanish get vaccinated against COVID-19

Coronavirus news

Spain will use AstraZeneca vaccine for essential workers over 65

The age cap had been imposed because early clinical trials had featured very few people 65 or older.

Reuters

Talaia d'Albercutx, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Mallorca Weather Forecast for Easter

The weather is bit mixed at Easter for Mallorca with some sunshine, some clouds, some rain and strong winds.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Protest in aid of Mercapalma wholesalers in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Mercapalma promising aid to protesting wholesalers

There was a rush-hour vehicle protest by wholesalers on Wednesday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A couple walk on a beach in Menorca

Latest headlines

Masks on beaches will not be obligatory if there is safe distance

In principle, and for now at any rate, regional government regulations take precedence.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A used coronavirus disease (COVID-19) rapid test with negative result

Coronavirus news

Coronavirus cases rising in most Spanish regions, minister says

The minister added the government was expecting the delivery of more than one million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine on Thursday

Reuters

Forn i Pastisseria Sa Cartoixa in Valldemossa with the baker, Toni Cerda

Latest headlines

Hot cross buns Made in Mallorca!

These buns can now be found on the island and are selling like hot cakes.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Holiday costs rise

As things stand right now, coming to Majorca will cost Britons a small fortune.

Humphrey Carter

Comment

Mask on the beach

“After a long hard winter the mask-on-the-beach is a bridge too far for some...”

Jason Moore

Arrival of flights from Germany at Palma airport

Comment

Look out, there are tourists about! plus - a property sales surge?

If government allow island travel and tourism to go ahead, it is hardly the fault of those arriving here...

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
MENORCA - Los apicultores de la Isla se salvan de la caída de precios de la miel.

Lifestyle

The honey way to a healthy lifestyle

Spain’s monofloral and polyfloral honey is especially good and many connoisseurs will tell you that Mallorca’s honey is the best in the Mediterranean.

Andrew Valente

Piazetta Restaurant

Lifestyle

Where to go out to eat this Easter

These special restaurants offer truly outstanding food, many with idyllic gardens, courtyards and terraces with panoramic views.

Laura Stadler

Mallorca international School Sports

Community

Sports Day at Mallorca International School

Last Friday, we in Mallorca International School, enjoyed a lovely day celebrating Sports Day.

Mallorca International School

eating well

Lifestyle

Supporting Healthy Minds

Children have the greatest opportunity of learning from the very beginning how to look after themselves by eating well.

Julie Holdsworth

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