News of the day 5 June 2021
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Some hotels in areas popular with British tourists delay opening.

International

British veto forces hotels in Mallorca to delay opening

"We are confident that the second emitting market for the Islands will be reactivated at the end of June.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Tourists Arriving at Palma Airport.

International

Balearic Airport traffic increasing

2,360 flights are due to take off or land at Balearic Airports this weekend.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Tourist in Playa de Palma, Mallorca.

International

Germans choosing the Balearics over other Mediterranean hotspots

"The slow de-escalation promoted by the Government in recent weeks has resulted in the Balearic Islands having the second best incidence rate in Spain.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Michael Douglas at the fair.

Latest headlines

Hollywood comes to the Palma Boat Show

"They are staying at their home between Valldemossa and Deya....."

People waiting in line at Càritas, Palma.

Coronavirus news

Càritas helped more than 11,000 people in Mallorca last year

Demand rose by 30% compared to 2019, forcing Càritas to cope with an extra 2,568 people.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Air Europa plane

Majorca tourism

Hotels and airlines promoting Mallorca to national tourists

Demand for Mallorca among Spanish tourists is said to be "very high".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sa Pobla potatoes

Latest headlines

Spotlight North: Two hundred years of the potato in Sa Pobla

British influence in Minorca was responsible up to a point.

Andrew Ede

The Mar y Paz pool in Can Picafort has in effect been illegal since 1995

Latest headlines

Spotlight North: Can Picafort pool to become a square

The Mar y Paz pool in Can Picafort has in effect been illegal since 1995.

Andrew Ede

This work of Pollensa journalism has certainly not neglected the close British association with Pollensa

Majorca tourism

Spotlight North: Sharing the history of Pollensa’s tourism

This work of Pollensa journalism has certainly not neglected the close British association with Pollensa.

Andrew Ede

The Mallorca Socialist Federation has agreed to initiate the procedures to dissolve the group.

Latest headlines

Spotlight North: Buger - a village with no socialists

The shenanigans at Buger town hall will result in the dissolution of the PSOE municipal group.

Andrew Ede

The president of the fishermen’s federation of brotherhoods, Domingo Bonnín

Latest headlines

Spotlight North: Protesting fishermen of Pollensa and Alcudia Bay

The president of the fishermen’s federation of brotherhoods, appeared before the Balearic parliament’s economy committee on Thursday.

Andrew Ede

Guardia Civil rescue helicopter, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Abseiler dies in Pollensa

The accident occurred in the area known as Ull de Bou.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Playa de Palma

Latest headlines

Workers from the mainland reactivating rental market

Seasonal workers are not experiencing previous problems with finding places to rent.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vaccination in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Summer mass vaccination, but a shortage of nurses

The vaccination rate is increasing, but nurses need their summer holidays.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Jeff Harter, American chef in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Cooking for a healthier Mallorca

The American Chef in Mallorca, Jeff Harter, is working on a new post-Covid project after having recovered from the virus.

Humphrey Carter

News / Comment
So, who is making all the trouble with the illegal street parties now?

Comment

Viewpoint: Mallorca goes wild

So, who is making all the trouble with the illegal street parties now?

Humphrey Carter

“The European Union announcement this week that British tourists were barred”

Comment

Viewpoint: Confusing

“The European Union announcement this week that British tourists were barred”

Jason Moore

Holiday / Lifestyle
Palma Superyacht Show in 2019.

Palma boat show

Perfect Moment for Palma’s nautical events

New-build shipyards are said to be fully booked, with a waiting list.

Sarah Forge

Tomeu Pizà with beehive box.

Lifestyle

Honey season in Mallorca won't be as sweet as last year

“Bees should be admired because they only live for a month and a half and during that time they never stop working.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Therefore Armengol thanked the whole society on the islands for its commitment

Palma boat show

The Balearic authorities visit the Palma International Boat Show

Armengol values the yachting industry as a "strategic sector" for the government "to diversify and deseasonalize the economy"

Palma International Boat Show

June 2020 on Playa de Muro

Palma boat show

The Joy of SUP

Discover why SUP was one of the fastest-growing sports in the world.

Sarah Forge

Courtesy of Pinmar

Palma boat show

The future for the refit industry in Mallorca looks bright

After the initial shock of the COVID-19 lockdown last year, many of the yachting businesses have seen a great deal of activity.

Vicki McLeod

The STP shipyard kindly provided a central point of collections

Palma boat show

Sailing ahead for charity in Mallorca

Please swing by the container to say hi even if you don’t have a bag of donations with you. We would love to see you!

YGB Team

Captain Jonny Greenall is now ready to take off

Lifestyle

Balearic Helicopters is offering the ultimate high life...!

Owner, Captain Jonny Greenall is now ready to take off into the post-Covid era.

Humphrey Carter

The Andalusian fried fish with the 10-rated salad

Lifestyle

The restaurant review: An incredible choice on this €15.50 menú

Thumbs up or Thumbs down? Our Bulletin's food expert tries out an excellent Menú del Día.

Andrew Valente

Weather / Latest news
Mallorca coastline.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for June 6

Whatever you're plans are this weekend, check the weather before you leave home, by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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