News of the day 4 May 2021
News / Latest headlines
Plane taking off from Heathrow Airport, London.

Majorca tourism

British tourists back in Mallorca within weeks?

If the Balearic Islands are ‘Green’ listed, British tourists won’t have to quarantine when they go home.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

One in four Spaniards has now had one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

Coronavirus news

One in four Spaniards has had one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

The country's two-week coronavirus contagion rate fell to 223 cases per 100,000 people.

Reuters

Meliá Calvià Beach, Mallorca.

Majorca tourism

Hotels in Mallorca getting ready to reopen this month

There’s also a lot riding on whether the Balearic Islands are included on the UK's 'Green' list so that Brits can avoid quarantine when they go home.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Madrid's Regional elections

Coronavirus news

Madrid voters go to the polls in COVID-influenced crunch election

This election could reshape the Spain's political landscape....

Reuters

Cabrera, Balearic Islands

Latest headlines

Proposals for improving the management of fishing in Cabrera

Expansion of the national park is a reason why current management is out-of-date.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Aida prima.

International

Spanish rules stop Cruise Ships docking in Palma

"It’s not logical to continue as if we are still in March 2020.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The way to Alaro Castle, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Working party for Tramuntana activities best practice

A recent row broke out when a publisher included exclusion zones in Tramuntana routes.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Alcudia beach

Majorca tourism

Britain will announce travel 'green list' shortly - minister

"People are looking to book a holiday but I would encourage people to wait until we make that announcement."

Reuters

Bar terrace in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Opposition demanding bar and restaurant interior opening

The PP want interiors open at 50% capacity and with uninterrupted hours.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Healthcare worker performs PCR test.

Coronavirus news

£50 PCR makes Mallorca more affordable for Brits

Travellers arriving in England from anywhere outside the UK must self-isolate for 10 days and submit a negative PCR test.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Palmanova, Mallorca.

International

Mallorca will find out this week if it's 'Green' listed

The UK's list of quarantine-free countries will be reviewed on June 28.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Francina Armengol, president of the Balearics

Latest headlines

Government requests court authorisation for curfew

The government needs court authorisation for certain measures after the state of alarm ends.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Passengers at Palma's Son Sant Joan Airport

Majorca tourism

Eleven million euros for Balearics tourism promotion plan

Co-marketing, direct promotion, tourist vouchers for residents ...

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vaccination in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday

Eighteen more new cases than Monday, but the test rate is virtually the same.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Paul Waugh, who was found not guilty of murder.

Latest headlines

Briton not guilty of Magalluf murder

Paul Waugh has been found not guilty in a case that dates back to April 2018.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Social Media

Comment

Viewpoint: Turning off social media

An increasing number of young people in Spain are turning off social media.

Humphrey Carter

Royal yacht Britannia

Comment

Viewpoint: Royal yacht

“Britain could soon have a new royal yacht, which is great news...”

Jason Moore

An emply Playa de Muro

Comment

Mallorca’s tourism: Did something important just happen?

What's the future Mallorca’s economic model? How to address the big picture elements.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
Kentish Plovers in Majorca

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: Charadrius prevails

In this week's Wild Mallorca spotlight: Mallorca is starting to see some good birds moving through now as migration is under way, and next week we will look at the summer migrants to watch out for.

Neville James-Davies

Calle Sant Miguel, Palma.

Lifestyle

Only a few traditional shops remain in Calle Sant Miguel in Palma

Calle Sant Miguel in the Old Town is chock a block with boutiques and cafés and it’s one of the busiest streets in Palma.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather / Latest news
Weather forecast for the Balearic Islands for Wednesday, May 5

Latest news

Today's weather on Mallorca

Check out today's temperatures and what the weekend weather is looking like!! If you're planning on going somewhere today you can check what the weather is like before you leave home by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Other Sports
Adrian Mannarino vs Carlos Alcaraz

Tennis

Alcaraz sets up 'special' birthday meeting with Nadal at Madrid Open

"It's the best present for my birthday," Alcaraz told Tennis Channel.

Reuters

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