News of the day 22 May 2021
News / Latest headlines
Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Palermo

Majorca tourism

Back to the beach Spain welcomes all vaccinated tourists from June 7

Britons, Australians, Israelis welcome from May 24.

Reuters

Migjorn beach in Formentera

Majorca tourism

Spain green list "increasingly unlikely"

The Independent refers to remarks made by Boris Johnson at a meeting of the 1922 committee.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Majorca Daily Bulletin with Steve Heapy of Jet2

Majorca tourism

"We will be back in Mallorca very soon"

Steve Heapy of Jet2 on returning to Mallorca, the green list, airport queues, Magalluf and more.

Jason Moore

Playa de Magalluf, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

'Amber' travel row could affect Mallorcan Tourism

The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has said Brits should not go on holiday to ‘Amber’ destinations, but under the ‘traffic light’ system tourists are allowed to go.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

the Challenge Ciclista Mallorca

Latest headlines

Spotlight North: The es and el of Pollensa

Such innocent things as a Facebook post about the Challenge Ciclista Mallorca can have repercussions if you’re not careful...

Andrew Ede

Closing a terrace ahead of the curfew in Mallorca

Latest headlines

We are the world: the week in Mallorca

Mallorca was open to the world; tourism of excesses was being left behind; and just why were retired nurses being re-employed?

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The restoration will pretty much be a total reconstruction

Latest headlines

Spotlight North: Atlas returning to Pollensa

A jury of architects and Colonya representatives has selected the Atlas project for the restoration of the Can Morató factory.

Andrew Ede

Alcudia town hall and Balearic government representatives at the Fitur fair in Madrid

Majorca tourism

Spotlight North: Madrid fair photos; and where are the sunloungers?

Town halls were promoting tourism, but are they all prepared for tourism?

Andrew Ede

Pons was only ever going to be mayor with a minority administration

Latest headlines

Spotlight North: Kicking off in Búger again

How is it possible that a small place of some 1,000 people can generate so much intrigue?

Andrew Ede

Palma, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

New map shows where the youngest and oldest live in Mallorca

The number of people over 65 in Mallorca has increased in the last decade from 132,000 men and women in 2004 to nearly 179,000 in 2019.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

'Mein Schiff 2' Cruise Ship.

International

Mallorca pushing for International Cruise Ship authorisation

Cruise tourism is considered a strategic Sector because of its economic impact in places where the ships dock.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vaccination at Son Dureta in Palma, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Saturday

Thirty-one new cases. There have been no new cases in 23 of Mallorca's municipalities for 14 days.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Son Sant Joan Airport, Palma.

International

Several UK flights are scheduled at Palma Airport today

283 international and 79 domestic flights are scheduled to take off or land at Son Sant Joan Airport in Palma.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
The long term impact climate change is going to have

Comment

Viewpoint: Shrinking Mallorca

Climate change is going to dictate the future of the island’s tourist industry.

Humphrey Carter

Mallorca needs tourism more than tourism needs Mallorca.

Comment

Viewpoint: Start the season

“What the local tourist industry must do is be ready for the start of the season...”

Jason Moore

Wally the Whale

Comment

A whale, a promotion and a double murderer

Headline-makers last week in the Majorca Daily Bulletin.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Tax Agency Mallorca

Comment

Viewpoint: Making our life easier

Full marks to the local authorities for making the vaccination process so effective.

Jason Moore

Holiday / Lifestyle
The slices of vacío were too thin

Lifestyle

The restaurant review: This is strictly for beef lovers

Thumbs up or Thumbs down? Our Bulletin's food expert tries out an Argentinian restaurant

Andrew Valente

Tip Top Mallorca

Community

Shop local here in Mallorca

Looking for something specific to buy? Take a look at our business guide to help you out!

Laura Stadler

Jonas Skov with his paintings

Community

Scandinavian Spotlight: “Do what you love, and I love to paint”

In this week's article we talk to artist Jonas Skov from Denmark and find a new place for brunch in Puerto Soller.

Jessika Ekman

Drive-in Mallorca.

Lifestyle

Watch movies from your car in Palma!

The programme consists of 14 films and the majority will be shown in Spanish, but there will also be some in English and German with Spanish subtitles.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Roses

Lifestyle

Gardening in Mallorca: The month of flowers

May has always been considered here in Mallorca as the month of flowers and this year seems to be no different.

Dorothy Loeffler

Weather / Latest news
Palma, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for May 23

Whatever you're up to today, you can check the weather before you leave home, by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather forecast for the Balearic Islands for Saturday, May 22

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for today, May 22

Take a look at the forecast for today as tomorrow is not looking very promising! Whether you're off to the beach or meeting up with friends it's best to check the weather before you leave home, just click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca players and staff in the Son Moix after their return from Tenerife

Real Mallorca

Fan's view: Last home game of an amazing season tomorrow

Monro Bryce's thoughts on the upcoming game and the next challenges at the top of the Spanish League.

Monro Bryce

Sport / Other Sports
Mallorca-born Hugo Gonzalez, who won gold in the 200IM

Other Sports

Inside Sport: The Magical Water in Mallorca

Eurosport commentator and former Olympic swimmer James Parrack on Britain's chances of winning a medal at the Olympics after they trained in Mallorca.

James Parrack

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