News of the day 7 April 2021
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'Love Island' villa in San Llorenç des Cardassar, Mallorca.

International

'Love Island' definitely back in Mallorca this summer

12 single men and women will take part in the 'Love Island' series.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Rain in Palma, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Drastic change in weather in Mallorca

The temperature is dropping and the rain is on its way in Mallorca. To find out what the weather's like in other parts of Mallorca, click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

State Tax Administration Agency (AEAT) Office, Palma.

Latest headlines

Furlough workers facing tax return delay

The Treasury is on the brink of approving a regulatory change, so that taxpayers can split the personal income tax interest payment over six months, from July to December.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Royal Burgers' Zoo welcomed a newly-born white rhinoceros in Arnhem

International

Baby rhinoceros born in Dutch zoo on Easter Sunday

He was estimated to weigh about 50 kg (120 pounds).

Reuters

Cala Comtessa, Calvia, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Cala Comtessa boat accused of "putting swimmers at risk"

Calvia Council has asked the Government Delegation and the Guardia Civil to “intensify their surveillance of boats on the coast..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Police in Palma, Mallorca during the curfew

Coronavirus news

Limitations on mobility could still apply after the state of alarm

Regional governments will have the powers to apply limitations if necessary.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is seen at a vaccination centre

Coronavirus news

Spain's Castile and Leon region suspends AstraZeneca shots

Spain is accelerating its COVID-19 vaccination rollout.

Reuters

National Police officers at Palma Airport

Latest headlines

Police track and trace bogus PCR certificates from German tourists

The investigation continues into the doctor who has allegedly been issuing PCR certificates without performing tests.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

UK nationals living in Spain after Brexit

Brexit

British Government extends help to expats in Spain

The UKNSF provides funds to eight organisations to support UK Nationals who need assistance with their residency applications.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Health workers, Son Espases Hospital, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday: 58 new positive cases

Twenty-seven more new cases than reported on Tuesday; another death has been confirmed.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

El Santuario de Lluc, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

The legends of Lluc

In 1707 the chapel was given the title of Royal Chapel, by King Charles III of Austria and in 1962 Pope John XXIII declared it a minor basilica.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Today's weather in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Today´s Mallorca weather

There's lots of sunshine in Mallorca see the island through our web cameras. See link.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The association is asking to open the interiors once again

Latest headlines

Restaurant association slams government for killling sector

The association also draws attention to the different treatment for hotels, where guests can use interior spaces for lunch and dinner.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

More than a kilogram of cocaine was seized as well as some 40,000 euros in Palma

Latest headlines

Four arrests in Mallorca in national police drugs operation

"Operación Dátil" (Operation Date) involved various raids and the seizure of 100 kilograms of prepared and packaged marijuana buds, 4,727 marijuana plants, three high-end vehicles, and the truck.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

People on the beach on Palma

Majorca tourism

Vaccination roadmap will save the summer season says Balearic President

“We will have a tourist season”, not only during the summer months, but an extended season.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Snow in Mallorca's Tramuntana Mountains

Latest headlines

A wetter than usual March in Mallorca

There were three days of snow in the Tramuntana; there's normally just the one day.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Medical worker prepares a dose of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination center in Ronquieres

Coronavirus news

EU drug regulator finds link between AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots

Finds revealed from the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Britain recommends not using Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine for under-30s

Reuters

Cases in Spain on the slight rise.

Coronavirus news

Regions in Spain tighten COVID-19 measures as cases creep up

Officials said the data likely did not yet reflect the impact of the Easter break.

Reuters

Social gatherings in Mallorca.

Coronavirus news

Coronavirus restrictions eased in Mallorca

Bar and restaurant interiors in Mallorca will remain closed until April 26 and terrace capacity is limited to 50%.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

AstraZeneca Vaccine.

Coronavirus news

Ministry of Health proposes using AstraZeneca for 60-65s

“Unusual low platelet clots should be included as very rare side effects of the AstraZeneca vaccine, based on all currently available evidence..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Greece lightning

Some countries have decided to ignore the Brexit rule book but Spain has not.

Humphrey Carter

A cruise ship in Venice

Comment

The irreconcilable images

The Italian government has now announced that it intends to expel large cruise ships from the lagoon.

Andrew Ede

10 km

Comment

Are you Staying Local? Plus - getting the size right and motorcycle mayhem!

"The lockdowns have had a number of effects on us all. Some well recorded, others less so, because the feelings that are induced just creep up on you."

Frank Leavers

Comment

Vaccine first

“The Balearics needs to get the vaccine and fast to unlock tourist season...”

Jason Moore

Holiday / Lifestyle
ecologic Strawberries

Lifestyle

Strawberries are one-season fruit

There was a time when all summer fruits and vegetables were strictly seasonal.

Andrew Valente

The Academy International School Easter

Community

The Academy International School news

What an amazing response to our Easter Charity Campaign!

The Academy international School

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