News of the day 9 April 2021
News / Latest headlines
Tourists at Palma Airport.

Majorca tourism

Hoteliers slashing prices to boost bookings

"From Monday, the decline will be spectacular because it’s the end of the school holidays in Germany.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Manuel Vargas with a carriage, Palma.

Latest headlines

Carriage horses ready for the 2021 summer season in Palma

“We are happy to see ore movement now in Palma, after a year and a half of being unemployed, but the work is still not consistent..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Tourist at Palma airport

Majorca tourism

Holidays for the rich airlines criticise Britain's travel restart plan

Airlines and travel companies are desperate for a bumper summer after a year of restrictions.

Reuters

You can go to the beach but at night it will be closed

Coronavirus news

Latest Covid-19 restrictions on Mallorca

Here are the latest updates for the restrictions in force on the island.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cruise ship in Palma, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Mallorca tour guides wanting Canaries help in reactivating cruise tourism

The government in the Canaries is being asked to explain to the Balearic government how cruises are being managed.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Pablo Erroz on the catwalk at Mercede Benz Fashion Week, Madrid.

International

Mallorcan Fashion designer wows Madrid

“We have been inspired by the moment we are living in, the need to reactivate ourselves little by little and bet on people who believe in themselves, who fight every day and are proud of who they are. It is the celebration of life..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

International

The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip has died

"His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."

Reuters

Heathrow Airport, London.

Majorca tourism

Brits will have to submit a negative PCR on return to the UK

The UK will categorise countries according to their level of vaccination, degree of infection, presence of risk variants and scientific data.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vaccination in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Vaccine doses administered in the Balearics top 200,000

In Mallorca, 114,822 people had received at least one dose by Thursday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A tourist on the beach on Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Balearics could get UK travel green light

At present, Germany regards six regions of Spain, including the Balearic Islands, as low risk - hence the Easter influx of German tourists to Mallorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Probe of AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots already ongoing

Coronavirus news

J&J COVID-19 vaccine under EU review over blood clots

The J&J and AstraZeneca shots are two of the four approved COVID-19 vaccinations in Europe.

Reuters

Political parties in Mallorca create a pact to overcome the crisis

Latest headlines

PP want Spain to follow Italy's lead in vaccinations for the islands

The Partido Popular say that the Balearic government should be prepared to buy its own vaccines.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Full marks to Mallorca

Whatever the weather, local residents have been doing their bit for the economy.

Humphrey Carter

Comment

Restrictions

“Until the restrictions are eased Mallorca can´t really start the season...”

Jason Moore

Couples of well-known Mallorcan chefs talk about their relationship with cooking at home

Comment

Could a consequence of Covid-19 be extreme tediousness?

The very fact that most of us are having to spend much more time than usual with our nearest and dearest has come at a price.

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
The nicely baked and ultra-thin tarte tatin

Lifestyle

Emanuel follows father’s footsteps

Our food expert Andrew Valente reviews an exellent Italian restaurant in Santa Catalina.

Andrew Valente

El Faro restaurant

Lifestyle

Where to go out to eat this weekend in Mallorca

Take advantage of these fabaluous offers taking place.

Laura Stadler

The obligation to wear a face mask even at a distance comes into force.

Lifestyle

The uncertainties for summer tourism and the warning from Chile

As ever, the tourism situation is mired in uncertainty...

Andrew Ede

Marine Reserve of Llevant, Majorca

Lifestyle

Marine Protected Areas LABS: Gathering ideas, harvesting solutions

Management and research programmes are necessary for solid follow-up after designation, effective monitoring, good governance and, above all, appropriate financing.

Marilles Foundation

Jeff Bezos, Founder & CEO, Amazon.

Lifestyle

Forbes Magazine publishes 35th Annual 'Rich List'

2,755 people worldwide have assets worth more than 1 billion euros.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

What's on / Films
The United States vs Billie Holiday

Films

Films in English in Palma from April 9 to April 15

Films have been updated. New release this weekend is The United States vs. Billie Holiday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather / Latest news
Weather forecast for Saturday, April 10

Latest news

Today's weather on Mallorca

It's raining in Mallorca today, with strong winds in some places and a high of 18 degrees. Take a look what is happening live on the rest of the island on our webcams, click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Other Sports
Zinedine Zidane during the Real Madrid - Liverpool match

Football

Real's Zidane hopes Saturday not the end of Messi's Clasico career

Champions Real currently sit third in La Liga, three points off leaders Atletico and two behind Barca in second place.

Reuters

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