News of the day 30 June 2021
News / Latest headlines
Union Jack & Spanish Flag.

Coronavirus news

Balearic Islands now officially on the UK's 'Green' list

Destinations on the UK's 'Green' list could revert to 'Amber' if infections increase.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Students outside a Covid Hotel in Palma.

Coronavirus news

Covid infections soar amongst 16-29 year olds in Mallorca

"Young people who are not vaccinated, are the ones who are becoming infected.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Two Covid Hotel students with suitcases in Palma.

Coronavirus news

2 more Covid Hotel students make a run for it in Palma

Three other students managed to escape from ​the Covid Hotel​ and Mallorca without authorisation on Saturday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The paintings "Woman's Head" by Pablo Picasso, and "Mill" by Piet Mondrian

International

Greece recovers stolen Picasso, Mondrian paintings

Greece has recovered works of art, stolen from its National Gallery in 2012.

Reuters

People sunbathe at Magaluf beach in Mallorca

Majorca tourism

International tourism not seen rebounding until 2023 - UN report

International tourism arrivals are set to stagnate this year, except in some Western markets.

Reuters

Protest against traffic restrictions in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Fury over residents-only area in central Palma

The Sant Jaume district of the city is the first to be affected by the town hall's traffic plan.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona

Latest headlines

With 3D printed 'steaks', Spanish startup eyes the mass market

Novameat plans to sell its "steaks" directly to consumers and to businesses.

Reuters

Police officer at a beach in Capdepera, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Capdepera beach patrols to control outlawed activities

The police are assisted by Civil Protection volunteers when things get busy.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

First Brits since Balearics were 'Green' listed arrive in Palma.

Coronavirus news

Palma welcomes first Brits since Balearics were 'Green' listed

Six flights from England arrived at Son Sant Joan Airport in Palma on Wednesday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Spanish students isolating at hotel in Palma Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Students who are not positive can leave 'Covid hotel'

The government has "not proven" that the students were close contacts of positive cases.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Summer in Mallorca

Comment

Confidential: Who is coming here on holiday and other interesting stuff!

Which categories of British tourists will make the effort to come to these shores?

Frank Leavers

Hundreds of Spanish students, were on their end-of-term getaway

Majorca tourism

Viewpoint: Crisis

“A group of students slipped under the radar and now we are in crisis...”

Jason Moore

The pandemic has certainly made people value their health more

Comment

Viewpoint: Spain told on yer bike!

The pandemic has certainly made people value their health more.

Humphrey Carter

This confusion is packaged in so many ways

Majorca tourism

The Blog: Losing control, confusion and the stable door

Is the Balearic government losing control of the situation? - What do you think?

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
Organic cherries from Majorca

Lifestyle

Cherries - The acidic ones are best for an after-dinner drink

Is there a better way to end a meal on a hot August night than with a platter of the finest fruits of summer?

Andrew Valente

The Sunset Market 2019

Lifestyle

The Sunset Market returns to Puerto Portals on Thursday!

The Sunset Market will feature live music in the evenings by local artists, such as Honolili Music, Hot Hit, The Slabs, Monkey Doo, The Dangerous Gentleman, Lost in Translation and Julia Eme.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Taxi Drivers, Xisca Comas & Cristina Cano with their cars.

Lifestyle

More electric taxis for Palma!

“In low season it’s not a problem to fully charge the battery, but it's a lot more difficult in summer.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather / Latest news
Palma harbour and boats.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for July 1

Check the weather forecast before you leave home, by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Living / Schools
This is a fantastic opportunity for children to enhance their English language skills!

Schools

BIC summer school 2021 - last spaces avaliable

This is a fantastic opportunity for children to enhance their English language skills!

BIC

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