News of the day 8 April 2021
News / Latest headlines
Bars & restaurants must close at 17:00 in Mallorca.

Coronavirus news

Should the curfew in Mallorca continue after the State of Alarm ends?

“The Government wants to have as many options as possible to combat the pandemic, that doesn’t mean it has to use them.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

AstraZeneca Vaccine.

Coronavirus news

Questionmark over 2nd doses of AstraZeneca in Mallorca

European Health Ministers will analyse the European Medicines Agency’s conclusions on vaccine safety.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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

Majorca tourism

Nine in 10 Spaniards would use digital health passes to travel, survey shows

The European Union has said it hopes to have its own "digital green pass" ready in time for the summer.

Reuters

German Journalist, Sascha Winkel

Latest headlines

Alleged PCR scandal Doctor identified

A doctor inside the Medical Centre in Santanyí where Dr R. works chose not to open the door to the media.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Spanish economy

Latest headlines

Spain to revise down 2021 growth forecast after tough first quarter

The government projects a 7.2% rebound this year after output dropped by 11% in 2020.

Reuters

People wearing winter coats in Palma.

Latest headlines

Sunny one minute, Freezing the next...typical Spring in Mallorca

Friday will be overcast with scattered showers, highs of 16-20 degrees and strong winds, so keep those winter woolies handy! To find out what the weather's like in other parts of Mallorca, click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Iron sculptures by Guillem Crespí.

Latest headlines

Art for Art's sake in Capdepera

Cala Rajada promenade has hosted exhibitions by artists such as Joan Bennàssar, Gustavo Peñalver and Pablo de Sarasate.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Mallorca nurses needing more psychological support

Latest headlines

80% of nurses with post-traumatic stress associated with Covid

The Balearic government is being asked for psychological support plan for nurses.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Tandem Club Students Swing-Dance Exhibition in Ciutat Jardí, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Swing dance steps back into the limelight in Mallorca

“The most important thing was that the students were able to experience something close to normal after so long..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

the massive arrival of jellyfish

Latest headlines

Jellyfish invade Mallorca

In the last few hours, several people have filmed the massive arrival of jellyfish along the coast of Mallorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

22:00 to 06:00 curfew in Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Balearic Government determined to maintain nightly curfew

“The curfew is a fundamental tool and it is important to maintain restrictions that favour the effectiveness of the vaccination process..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

At a mass vaccination centre in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics requesting AstraZeneca vaccine for 65 to 69-year-olds

Spain has, for now, suspended the use of AstraZeneca for vaccinating people under the age of 60.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Testing in Ibiza

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday, 65 new positive cases

The cumulative incidence (both seven and fourteen day) has risen in Mallorca and the Balearics as a whole.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vaccination centre in Manacor, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

New "record" for a day's vaccination in the Balearics

Over 53,000 people in the Balearics have now received two doses.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Veronica Juan, president of the Pimeef restaurants association in Ibiza.

Latest headlines

Ibiza backs Mallorca hospitality in criticising extension to interiors closure

"Out of fear, the government is not letting us open up. Fear is not a scientific criterion."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Employment office Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Opposition say that those on furlough should not have to file tax returns

The Partido Popular have attacked the tax return requirement as well as the closure of bar and restaurant interiors.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Views from the Tramuntana mountains

Comment

The essential Tramuntana

A tourist alternative to sun and beach was wanted, and once there were alternative tourists, there were too many of them.

Andrew Ede

Comment

Britons in Spain

“The number of Britons living in Spain has risen to 381,000”

Jason Moore

Comment

From Russia with love...?

The Partido Popular government in Madrid wants to buy the Sputnik jab.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
Cauliflower dish

Lifestyle

Mallorcan Cauliflowers are now at their best

The big mistake many people make when cooking cauliflower: they overcook it.

Andrew Valente

Queen's College school easter eggs

Community

Did anyone see the Easter bunny?

It was lovely to see mums and dads proudly wearing their children’s Easter bonnets at the end of the day. Happy Easter from Queen’s College!

Queen’s College

Serra de Tramuntana in Mallorca

Lifestyle

Nan’s Day Out for Easter 2021

Mimi, my middle granddaughter was my companion as we pointed the car in the direction of Esporles.

Shirley Roberts

Our children need to know who they are well before they leave the nest

Lifestyle

I want to break free!

What can we do to ease the transition of our children from dependence to independence?

Julie Waller

Weather / Latest news
Friday, April 9th weather forecast on the Balearic Islands

Latest news

Today's weather on Mallorca

Check our live webcams to see other parts of the island here. Don't leave home without an umbrella!

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 8 April 2021
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