News of the day 17 May 2021
News / Latest headlines
Magalluf, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Mallorca Weather Forecast for Monday

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

Palmanova, Mallorca.

International

Canary Islands could help Mallorca secure 'Green' list status

President Torres has said that he hopes the return of British tourists will coincide with the Day of the Canary Islands on May 30.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

People gathering on the beach

Coronavirus news

Police move Barcelona crowds along amid post-curbs parties

The first full weekend after Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted.

Reuters

British Airways plane taking off from Heathrow Airport, London.

International

Brits up with the lark to go on holiday as UK travel ban is lifted!

Hundreds of planes are taking off from English Airports today; 124 of them are bound for ‘Amber’ listed countries, including 23 flights to Spain.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

British Health Secretary, Matt Hancock.

Latest headlines

British Health Secretary slammed for urging Brits not to go to Spain

"People should not travel to ‘Amber’ or ‘Red’ list countries unless it’s absolutely necessary.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Passengers stand in a queue to the British Airways check-in desks at Heathrow Airport

Majorca tourism

BA and Heathrow urge UK to ease travel restrictions

Ministers have said people should not go on holiday to those countries which are not on the green list.

Reuters

Court hearing for neo-Nazis in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Suspended sentences for German neo-Nazis who beat up Arenal bouncer

The Senegalese bouncer suffers lasting consequences because of the injuries.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Protest on the Llucmajor-Campos motorway opening

Latest headlines

Llucmajor-Campos road "the highway of shame"

The Plataforma Antiautopista has been opposed to the road from the outset.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

American flag & Union Jack.

International

Hope for Americans living in Mallorca

“The US and UK have a similar vaccination level so a corridor will most certainly open between the US and UK..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Javier Arranz (right), Balearic spokesperson for infectious diseases

Coronavirus news

Covid patients in Balearic hospitals aged between 40 and 70

More advance needed with the vaccination in order to eliminate the curfew.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Intensive care in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Monday

Twenty-two new cases relate to Sunday; 44 to Saturday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Woman and child found dead in Sa Pobla, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Mother and child found dead in Sa Pobla

Sa Pobla police went to an address around half four on Monday afternoon.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
The so-called Indian strain

Comment

Viewpoint: Summer time

“It is like a roller-coaster ride at the moment. Every day a new hope only to be dashed the next day...”

Jason Moore

Holiday / Lifestyle
Sweet potato Falafels

Lifestyle

Your weekend culinary delights: Sweet potato Falafels

Marc Fosh reveals a recipe for sweet potato falafel - is it better than the original? You should try it at home!

Marc Fosh

Cabrera National Park & Castle.

Lifestyle

The dark secrets of Cabrera National Park

There's a number of historic buildings on Cabrera and visitors can also visit the museum, wander through the botanical gardens and enjoy spectacular views from Cabrera Castle.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather / Latest news
Weather forecast for the Balearic Islands for Tuesday, May 18

Latest news

Today's weather on Mallorca

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

Sport / Real Mallorca
Match summary

Real Mallorca

Fan's view: Real Mallorca are one point from a La Liga return

Monro Bryce analyses the latest victory and next Wednesday's final effort.

Monro Bryce

Sport / Other Sports
Nacho keeps Madrid's league dream alive

Football

Talking points from La Liga

Weekend highlights in the league

Reuters

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