News of the day 21 April 2021
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More British residents.

Latest headlines

Big rise in the number of British residents in the Balearics

"There are now almost 18,000 British residents in the Balearics...."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The gigantic cruise ship 'Harmony of the Seas' visits the Port of Palma

Latest headlines

Cruise ships ahoy for Palma!

World's second largest cruise liner heading for Palma.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Son Dureta hospital

Coronavirus news

Vaccines woes on Mallorca could hit British tourism

Last week, only 3,400 doses of AstraZeneca were received to vaccinate around 116,258 people aged 60-69 in the Balearic Islands.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Fires in the Amazon: a barrier to climate change up in smoke

Coronavirus news

Climate, not COVID, the biggest worry among young Europeans - poll

Young climate activists have struggled to maintain momentum under COVID-19 restrictions.

Reuters

Toni Ripoll with a co-worker at Palma airport

Latest headlines

Man dies from electric scooter fall on Mallorca

Consell Local Police are taking statements from anyone who saw the victim fall.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vaccine rollout.

Coronavirus news

20 percent of the population in the Balearics have been vaccinated

The Balearic government had come under increasing pressure to speed-up the process.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A beach in Portugal

Majorca tourism

Where are you going on your summer holiday?

The travel website lists Faro in Portugal as the number one search option.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Palma Cathedral

Latest headlines

Go-ahead for Palma Cathedral illumination project

Two projects: the other is renovation of the Parc de la Mar.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Heatwave forecast for Britain in May

Latest headlines

Better weather in the UK causes concern for Mallorca tourism

“Plenty of sunny spells are expected into May, with the possibility of warmer spells."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Bar terrace in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Palma terrace tax exemption for the whole of 2021

This represents the loss of some 1.8 million euros revenue.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

All travellers must submit a negative PCR test taken in the previous 72 hours prior to departure

Coronavirus news

Don't test us with fake PCR tests, says border force

"Current border checks are totally inadequate to stop Covid cases entering the UK, including dangerous variants”.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Latest headlines

Johnson & Johnson Vaccinations begin on Friday in Spain

14,600 doses of Johnson & Johnson will be administered in the Valencian Community on Friday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
A metal figure of a football player with a ball is seen in front of the words "European Super League"

Comment

Viewpoint: Own goal

“The Super League will just favour the big football clubs...”

Jason Moore

COVID restrictions

Comment

Viewpoint: Mallorca playing it safe

The Balearic government is urging local resident to try and avoid travelling.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
The diced cured ham gave the risi e bisi a lovely taste

Lifestyle

Food for thought: Risi e Bisi, risotto's less known brother

Our Bulletin's food expert presents the star dish in homes all over Venice, especially in celebration of St Mark's Day, the patron of the city.

Andrew Valente

the Nursery curriculum

Community

Queen’s College first steps

The children learn about sharing, being kind and becoming resilient through daily tasks in an environment of support and acceptance.

Queen's College

Álex Mandon on 'The Dancer'

Lifestyle

Mallorcan Dancer gets a leg up from TV show

"I started dancing at my mother's dance academy when I was 3, and by the time I was 13, I knew I wanted to dance professionally..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Podarcis lilfordi giglioli, Mallorca

Lifestyle

The survival of the Balearic lizard

These species are all under threat and a budget of 546,300 euros has been set aside.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

dancing in Palma

Lifestyle

Practical parenting: Shall we dance?

So, what has dancing got to do with parenting?

Julie Waller

Weather / Latest news
Weather forecast for the Balearic Islands for Thursday, April 22

Latest news

Today's weather on Mallorca

So what is in today's forecast? Take a look at the video feed and the forecast for the next few days. Find out what the weather's like all over Mallorca in real time by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 21 April 2021
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