News of the day 11 May 2021
News / Latest headlines
Spain's tourism minister, Reyes Maroto

Majorca tourism

Lifting of ban on UK travel to Mallorca and Spain on May 20?

A change for UK travellers, but Mallorca - for now - is not on the green list.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Magalluf, Mallorca.

International

Hotels in Mallorca affected by 'Green' list exclusion

“The intransigent stance of the Foreign Office has caused a lot of uncertainty and paralysed the entire opening schedule of hotels that focus on the British market..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

BBVA employees protest against planned job cuts in Madrid

Latest headlines

Hundreds of BBVA employees rally against layoff plans in Spain

Since the end of October, five Spanish lenders have announced close to 18,000 job cuts

Reuters

the state of emergency has expired

Coronavirus news

Blame game in Spain after street parties break out as restrictions ease

Crowds of several hundred people breached rules on social distancing and mask-wearing in public.

Reuters

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Coronavirus news

Would you give your 12 year old a Covid vaccine?

“Vaccinating a younger population brings us closer to returning to normal and ending the pandemic..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Rosa Estarás, MEP for the Balearics

Majorca tourism

Demand that Spanish government defends Balearic tourism interests

Spanish and Balearic governments criticised for UK travel list decision.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

At a health centre in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Health centre appointments to resume from Monday

There have of course still been face-to-face appointments, but consultations by phone has been the preferred system.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

National Police technology crimes investigators

Latest headlines

Arrests for fraud at Palma travel reservations company

Tour operators had no record of reservations in their own systems.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Puerto d'Alcudia, Mallorca.

International

Teletext Holidays in hot water over Covid cancellations

“There must be no more delays to Teletext refunding customers for holidays they could not take because of the pandemic,”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Dense smoke in the tourist building

Latest headlines

One hurt in hotel "explosion"

The accident has caused serious injuries to one person.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

President Armengol of the Balearics in Berlin for meeting with the DRV travel association

Majorca tourism

Balearics "the priority destination" for German tourism this summer

The DRV travel association views the situation in the Balearics "very positively".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

S'Amarador beach in Santanyi, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Seven fewer Blue Flags for beaches in the Balearics

There were 38 Blue Flags for beaches last year; there are 31 this year.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
hotel Jumeirah

Comment

Viewpoint: Majorca blames Spain

Palma is not angry with the UK for not making “green” it is furious with Spain.

Humphrey Carter

Majorca

Comment

Viewpoint: Barred by Spain

“It must be remembered that British tourists are still barred from Spain...”

Jason Moore

the state of alarm and post-state of alarm are firmly constitutional matters

Comment

The Blog: The Constitution and the curfew

Was the state of alarm still the only legal and constitutional means of denying freedoms in Spain?

Andrew Ede

Tourists in Mallorca

Comment

Confidential: We're free - but, free to do what? Plus - revenue raising fines

Frank Leavers opinion on "Freedom" after the state of alarm and the revenue raising behind the new speed limits.

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
Migrating birds in Mallorca, Spain

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: Keep those eyes peeled!

In this week's Wild Mallorca spotlight: It's that time of year when the ‘bubbling’ call of the Bee Eaters tell me that summer is definitely here.

Neville James-Davies

Only natural fireworks for the Firo

Lifestyle

Spotlight on Soller: Where are the guns and fire?

The slow start to the season begins after The Firo comes to its virtual end for another year.

Shirley Roberts

The Caterham is now in Japanese hands after 48 years of British ownership

Lifestyle

Focus on cars: Electric Style

Electric cars, with their inevitable automation, are here to stay, but American electric cars look a bit like fridges. Couldn't they improve the styling?

Robert Klevehagen

Roots Mallorca Mediterranean design rustic table.

Lifestyle

The beauty of wood and nature in Mallorca

The rustic furniture and unique designs by Con Alma Design and Roots Mallorca are inspired by the countryside.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Old Town Palma.

Lifestyle

Mallorcans are being pushed out of Palma Old Town

“Every week people come to my door offering to buy my apartment. I could sell it for a million euros, but then where would I live?"

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather / Latest news
Weather forecast for the Balearic Islands for Tuesday, May 11

Latest news

Today's weather on Mallorca

If you're going out today, check the weather before you leave home by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather forecast for the Balearic Islands for Wednesday, May 12

Latest news

Today's weather on Mallorca

Find out what the forecast is for the next few days so you can plan your weekend! Whether you're off to the beach or to town, you can check the weather before you leave home by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 11 May 2021
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