News of the day 19 May 2021
News / Latest headlines
A group of people in queue to receive a vaccination shot

Coronavirus news

Spain approves Pfizer shots for under-60s who got AstraZeneca first dose -El Pais

The government had banned it for those aged under 60 due to blood clot concerns.

Reuters

TUI Mein Schiff 2 cruise ship

International

TUI's 'Mein Schiff 2’ en-route to Palma

All passengers and crew must provide a negative Covid test before the cruise begins, undergo daily temperature tests and take an antigen test before disembarking in Palma.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Thousands of migrants cross the Spanish-Moroccan border

Latest headlines

Spain speeds up Ceuta expulsions after migrant tide from Morocco ebbs

The crisis between the two countries is the most serious since 2002.

Reuters

Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Get a discount voucher for Inter-Island travel!

Reservations must be made within 30 days of receiving the code, but the voucher can be used for bookings from June 15-30, and from September 1-November 15

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Club in Ibiza

Latest headlines

Talks start about a reopening of nightlife

There hadn't been dialogue with the government for several months.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cala Comtessa beach on Mallorca

Majorca tourism

End in sight for European ban on British tourists

Under current restrictions only people from certain countries can enter the EU on holiday.

Reuters

Magalluf, Mallorca.

Majorca tourism

It's not too late for a bumper season in Mallorca

“People are arriving with a smile on their face and swapping their winter clothes for shorts and bikinis..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Illetes, Mallorca.

International

Cheap holiday deals could end up costing a fortune

If tourists have a positive PCR test before they fly home they will have to fork out a ton of money to quarantine in a foreign hotel for 10 days.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The S'Escorxador centre in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Management of S'Escorxador centre up in the air

The concession for the management of the centre expires at the end of the year.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Domestic travellers arriving at Palma Airport

Majorca tourism

Vaccinated Spaniards will not need a test to enter the Balearics

New rules for national travellers coming to the Balearics take effect on Sunday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Balearic High Court in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Prosecutor again opposed to curfew extension

The Balearic High Court has to approve a further extension of the curfew.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Intensive care at Son Llàtzer Hospital in Palma, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday: 30 new cases

Just 21 new cases in Mallorca; only six municipalities with increases in active cases.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones.

International

Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta Jones back in Mallorca

Cameron and step brother Dylan are in Mallorca with Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
There is, and has been, a blanket ban on non residents coming from third party countries

Comment

Viewpoint: Do your travel homework

Non Spanish residents are still trying to fly to Spain only to be turned away.

Humphrey Carter

Eco - tax in Majorca

Comment

Viewpoint: Scrap the tax

“The tourist tax was a nice idea when the sun was shining...”

Jason Moore

Cricket in Majorca

Comment

Confidential: Cricket returns to Mallorca - Also, it must be time to "Open up" all sport!

Our columnist Frank Leavers comments on the annual inter-island cricket competition and the banning of team sports in the UK.

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
Dark Chocolate

Lifestyle

Food for thought: Dark Chocolate

Our bulletin's food expert shows the "really weird" ways Spaniards use dark chocolate in their cuisine.

Andrew Valente

Mallorcan olives

Lifestyle

Food and Wine: Mallorcan Olives put a few in your cooking pot

Our Bulletin's food expert explains why you should include green or black olives in your repertoire of everyday dishes.

Andrew Valente

IV AfterSun market de Port Adriano, dedicated to street art

Lifestyle

The Aftersun Market comes to Calvia in June

This the fifth edition of the After Sun Market and the organisers say supporting local products and young artists is a priority.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

FDM Handmade accessories.

Lifestyle

Artisans from all over Mallorca meeting at Son Amar

The Mallorca Crea Artisan Market will be held on 3 days in May and 3 in June, and it begins on Saturday May 22.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Llucmajor Monument

Lifestyle

Nan’s Day Out to Llucmajor

Our contributor Shirley visits Llucmajor, 20 km from one of Mallorca's best beaches, Es trenc.

Shirley Roberts

Weather / Latest news
Weather forecast for the Balearic Islands for Thursday, May 20

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

Living / Schools
Sports Day 2021

Schools

The Academy International School news

There were egg and spoon races, skipping races, relay races, sack races and The Academy favourite – tug-o-war.

The Academy School

Sport / Real Mallorca
The Plaça Joan Carles I minutes after Real Mallorca's promotion was confirmed.

Real Mallorca

Fan's view extra: Real Mallorca back in the big time

This season can best be described as impeccable, with Mallorca barely out of the top two.

Monro Bryce

Guard of honour for Real Mallorca versus Tenerife

Real Mallorca

Mallorca celebrate promotion in Tenerife

Three points behind Espanyol, but the league title is most unlikely.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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