News of the day 9 June 2021
News / Latest headlines
A horseshow snake appears on Magalluf beach

Latest headlines

Snake alert on Magalluf beach!

Experts say the horseshoe snake may have been feasting on birds eggs on a nearby islet. Watch the video.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Calvia beaches closed.

Latest headlines

Beaches closed in Magalluf & Puerto Portals

There’s been no confirmation of what was found in the water or whether there’s been a spillage of any kind in the area.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Palma, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Drop in property sales in the Balearic Islands

“Local buyers have been excluded from the housing market, because of the high property prices, which are already at pre-pandemic levels and still rising..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Spain-Portugal land borders

Majorca tourism

Spain scraps new restrictions on land border with Portugal, apologises for confusion

The last-minute publication of those restrictions left tourists and companies uncertain about how they would work.

Reuters

Protest against plans by BBVA to cut its banking staff in its home market in Madrid

Latest headlines

Spain's BBVA to cut 2,935 jobs, close 480 branches

Spanish banks' staff have recently been holding protests against plans to cut around 18,000 jobs.

Reuters

BA Airbus A319 aircraft takes off from Heathrow Airport in London

Majorca tourism

UK launches action against Ryanair, British Airways over refunds

The Competition and Markets Authority said the airlines might have breached consumer law.

Reuters

The report split out data on the impact on the hospitality sector

Latest headlines

Hiring barely hit by Spanish minimum-wage hike

In Spain, with high unemployment and a low-wage labour market, many feared a dramatic impact on hiring.

Reuters

Company employees are being vaccinated in Valencia

Coronavirus news

Balearic businesses won't be allowed to vaccinate employees

El Corte Inglés and Mercadona are among companies vaccinating employees in Valencia.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Tourists in Mallorca

Majorca tourism

British ambassador raises the possibility of Balearics green listing

"In principle", the situations in the Balearics and the Canaries will be studied at the next travel review.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Curfew in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Balearic parliament approves curfew decree

Government powers for restrictive measures in the event of a pandemic or epidemic.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Police in Playa de Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Restaurants sector calling for an end to the "botellón" street gatherings

"Absolute lack of control" despite the tourism of excesses decree and other measures.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
“The Balearic government must control the illegal street parties...”

Comment

Viewpoint: The party is off!

“The Balearic government must control the illegal street parties...”

Jason Moore

There are fears that some parts of Spain could be lifting restrictions too fast

Comment

Viewpoint: Control lockdown easing

There are fears that some parts of Spain could be lifting restrictions too fast.

Humphrey Carter

Is America about to rescue the Mallorcan summer?

Majorca tourism

The Blog: False impressions and false information

The island’s hoteliers are hoping that Americans and Asians will be coming to Mallorca’s aid. Is America about to rescue the Mallorcan summer?

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
Homemade vegan courgette recipe

Lifestyle

Food for thought: Courgettes - One of great summer veggies and Mallorca has two distinct varieties

The courgette, called ‘calabacín’ in Spanish, is one of the great summer vegetables.

Andrew Valente

Can Picafort, Mallorca.

Lifestyle

Can Picafort 50 years on

Since 2012, a total of 75 million euros has been spent on upgrading Can Picafort’s Hotel & Services Sector.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Milán Alcántara at Lluc Botanical Garden.

Lifestyle

Enjoy the peace and quiet of Lluc Botanical Garden

Lluc Botanical Garden dates back to the mid-50’s and was originally a meditation garden.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather / Latest news
Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for June 10

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

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Living / Schools
Top tips to make the next set of study time effective and rewarding

Schools

Notes from the classroom: Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration

Top tips to make the next set of study time effective and rewarding.

Julie Holdsworth

Sport / Other Sports
Spain training

Other Sports

More COVID-19 positives likely, says Spanish FA president

The squad and coaching staff immediately went into isolation following Busquets' positive test.

Reuters

UEFA EURO 2020 Spanish National Team training session

Other Sports

Spain's Llorente positive for COVID-19 in fresh blow to Euro preparations

Spain's players have been in isolation and only able to train on an individual basis.

Reuters

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