News of the day 19 April 2021
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Mallorca Coastline.

Latest headlines

Mallorca Weather Forecast for Monday

It's warm and sunny in Mallorca today with a few clouds here and there and a high of 21 degrees. Check out the forecast video for the next few days and see how cold it was this morning!! To find out what the weather is like elsewhere in Mallorca click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Gypsy Wedding in Sant Jordi.

Coronavirus news

Inspectors shut down Gypsy Wedding in Palma

The Ministry of Tourism issued a sanction for holding an illegal party and not respecting the Covid security measures.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Palma Mayor, José Hila, Balearic President, Francina Armengol & Marc Pons at presentation of Son Espouses Hospital tram project at Consolat de la Mar.

Latest headlines

Palma tram proposals hit the buffers

“Demand for a tram route is scarce and insufficient to justify a high-capacity transport line.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Pas Normal Studios in Santa Catalina

Latest headlines

Fashion design and passion for cycling in Santa Catalina

Mallorca has become a modern-day playground seemingly created solely for cyclists.

Pas Normal

The traditional emblem of Spanish culture had been struggling for survival in recent years.

Latest headlines

Madrid to host charity bullfight for matadors left jobless by COVID-19

The traditional emblem of Spanish culture had been struggling for survival in recent years.

Reuters

Police on alert.

Latest headlines

Be on your guard in Pollensa, say police

"A number of motorists have fallen victim to the scam...."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The first such factory to be discovered in Spain also contained working 3D-printing equipment.

Latest headlines

Spanish police raid factory making 3D-printed weapons

The dogs from TEDAX bomb squad sniffed out chemical substances that could be used to make explosives.

Reuters

COVID-19 vaccinations

Coronavirus news

Spain mulls delaying second dose of Moderna and Pfizer shots

Under the proposal, patients would receive a second shot of vaccines produced by Pfizer and Moderna after eight weeks

Reuters

Scene of Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Price of rented housing in the Balearics down 13%

The price to rent has fallen consistently since the start of the pandemic.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

WATCH NASA's First Flight of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter: Live from Mission Control

International

NASA's Mars helicopter makes history with successful flight on Red Planet

Success could pave the way for new modes of exploration on Mars and other destinations in the solar system, such as Venus and Saturn's moon Titan.

Reuters

Carrer de Josep Darder Metge, Palma.

Latest headlines

Relief for drivers in the Pere Garau neighbourhood of Palma

There are also plans to build underground car parks in Plaça Progrés and Plaza de Toros and it’s possible that the car parks in the Avenidas and Via Roma may be extended.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Nurse Monzon holds a vial of COVID-19 vaccine

Coronavirus news

Spain to trial mixing COVID vaccines after restricting AstraZeneca shot

The trial will draw on a sample of 600 people of all ages from across Spain

Reuters

Island of Rhodes prepares for tourism season opening amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic

Majorca tourism

Greece opens to tourists with few restrictions

Tourists will be subject to lockdown restrictions, which include night-time curfews.

Reuters

Health personnel in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Monday, 74 new cases

Seventy-four new cases over two days; incidence rates down in Mallorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Holiday / Lifestyle
The SOPPA team

Lifestyle

Majorca Mallorca: Community in action

Vicki McLeod talks to George who brought his project from an idea into a reality and therefore helping people on the island.

Vicki McLeod

Director David Marqués with 'Bizarre Routes' Presenters Marta Hazas & Xosé A. Touriñán.

Lifestyle

New TV show goes off the beaten track in Spain

"The idea is to show a side of Spain that doesn’t appear in tourist brochures, one that is peculiar and extravagant.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Pan-Fried scallops with fresh pea, lime & Mint soup

Lifestyle

Your weekend culinary delights: Pan-Fried scallops with fresh pea, lime & Mint soup

"This is a recipe I had on my original Simply Fosh menu twelve years ago and I still love it"

Marc Fosh

Loco Wheels Initiative Sierra de Tramuntana tour, Mallorca.

Lifestyle

Gearing up for the classic scooter revival in Mallorca

“In summer we like to ride to Banyalbufar, swim in a cove in Estellencs, then eat in Andratx before returning to Palma.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The War of the Spanish Succession

Lifestyle

Enjoy Majorca: The anniversary of the House of Bourbon and Mallorca

Saturday this week is unlikely to be marked by any great celebration in Mallorca

Andrew Ede

Weather / Latest news
Weather forecast for the Balearic Islands for Tuesday, April 20

Latest news

Today's weather on Mallorca

It's mostly sunny in Mallorca today with strong winds in some places and a high of 22 degrees. To find out what the weather is like elsewhere in Mallorca click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Real Mallorca
Castellón -Mallorca

Real Mallorca

Fan's view: One chance, one goal as castellon beat mallorca 1-0

"At the moment we look like a rabbit stuck in the glare of car headlights."

Monro Bryce

Sport / Other Sports
Getafe-Real Madrid.

Football

La Liga talking points

Spanish La liga highlights of the weekend.

Reuters

New Super League announced

Football

Reaction to major European clubs planning for breakaway Super League

Competition will rival UEFA's Champions League.

Reuters

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