News of the day 2 April 2021
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Mass vaccination centre, Palma.

Coronavirus news

17,000 Vaccinations in the Balearics at Easter

The Ministry of Health says the Balearic Islands has administered 87.7% of the vaccine doses received.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Palma firefighters and stairlift.

Latest headlines

Woman's body found in Palma house

The alarm was raised when the woman didn’t answer the ‘phone or respond to people ringing the doorbell.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Nurse preparing Pfizer vaccine.

Coronavirus news

Pfizer study proves effectiveness of vaccine

"The high efficacy of the vaccine observed up to six months after a second dose and against the prevalent variant in South Africa offers more confidence in the overall effectiveness of our vaccine,"

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Easyjet plane in Palma.

Latest headlines

Easyjet adds a new Palma-Birmingham route

"We know that the desire to fly is still present and all security measures and flexibility policies are in place, so customers can book with confidence.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

New Serra de Tramuntana App launched in Mallorca

The routes run through the Barranc de Biniaraix, Camí de Sa Font Garrover, Camí de Muleta and Finca de Galatzó.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

COVID-19 vaccinations administered

Coronavirus news

Opposition grows against UK vaccine passports

The government is reviewing the idea of asking people to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to access crowded spaces such as pubs or sports events.

Reuters

Holidays could be just around the corner.

Majorca tourism

British holidays may depend on "traffic lights"

Boris Johnson plans to make an announcement on Easter Monday about lifting restrictions in England.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Palmanova, Magalluf.

Latest headlines

Mallorca Weather Forecast for Saturday

There will be sunshine, clouds and wind in most parts of Mallorca today, with a high of 22 degrees. To find out what the weather's like in other parts of Mallorca, click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Euro exchange rate.

Latest headlines

Euro Exchange rate £1.17 for Easter holiday weekend

Analysts say the weakness of the European currency is related to the strength of the US economy under President Joe Biden.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Horse-drawn carriage in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Call for the EU to act in ending exploitation of horses

Animal-rights party says there are other parties who "whitewash" the exploitation of horses.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vaccination in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics, second lowest percentage of over-80s immunised

Two-thirds of people aged 80 or over have received at least one dose of vaccine.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Holiday / Lifestyle
Easter lamb shanks with Rosemary

Lifestyle

Down to the bone…

There’s something hugely comforting about cooking a particular dish at a particular time to mark a particular occasion.

Marc Fosh

Sport / Real Mallorca
Three golden points for Real Mallorca

Real Mallorca

Mallorca hang on for a vital 1-0 win

After the crazy result at Fuenlabrada it was time for a win and Mallorca duly delivered but not without two huge frights.

Monro Bryce

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