News of the day 1 July 2021
News / Latest headlines
Students leaving the Covid Hotel in Palma.

Coronavirus news

Covid Hotel Students on their way home

"The judge has not taken into account the social reality, we are not satisfied and we will ask the judge for clarification,”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Alcudia beach.

International

More students test positive after holiday in Alcudia

The accumulated incidence rate in 14 days in the Balearic Islands jumped from 43.4 cases per 100,000 inhabitants ten days ago to 91.1 on Wednesday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Mallorca's air bookings stand at 80% of pre-pandemic levels

Majorca tourism

Rising Delta virus, absent Brits dampen Mallorca's tourism hopes

Mallorca's air bookings stand at 80% of pre-pandemic levels.

Reuters

Host Laura Whitmore out and about in Majorca.

Latest headlines

Mallorca shares its love with the UK

There is plenty of the very best of Mallorca to watch on British TV.

Humphrey Carter

British tourists return

Majorca tourism

Sun-starved Britons flood to Mallorca after restrictions eased

The government forecasts tourist arrivals will reach 45% of their pre-pandemic levels this summer

Reuters

UK's COVID cases has prompted Italy, Portugal and Spain to tighten their entry requirements.

Majorca tourism

Britain working with EU countries as momentum grows for wider travel reopening

UK's COVID cases has prompted Italy, Portugal and Spain to tighten their entry requirements.

Reuters

Owner, Jaime España & Artist, José Luis Mesas outside Hotel Artmadams in Palma.

Latest headlines

Artmadams Hotel reopens with mural on façade

"I think the Palma City Council sanction is up in the air or on standby.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Pedestrian in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Balearics household spending fell 13% in 2020

Spending on food went up, but non-essential spending was way down.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Work to start on an archaeological site in Inca, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Excavation to start at Inca archaeological site

This will be the first excavation at an archaeological site in Inca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Taxi in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Palma's taxis now operating at 100%

Anticipation of there being more people in the city.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Plane taking off from Heathrow Airport in London.

International

Will Brits be able to travel quarantine-free in Europe by the school holidays?

Vision Box, who control British e-passport gates, have confirmed that the technology to scan UK and EU vaccination certificates is already in place.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

We now need to find loving homes for these gorgeous creatures

Latest headlines

Lord Archer comes to aid of stray cats in Mallorca

If you think you could be a responsible owner and give them the care they need, please contact Marion Donaque on 649 614 509.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Balearic agriculture minister, Mae de la Concha

Latest headlines

Emergency vaccination of sheep and cattle in the Balearics

Bluetongue disease has been detected at sixteen livestock farms in Mallorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Times said Britain was close to agreeing a deal with Brussels

Majorca tourism

UK PM confident on travel for people with two COVID-19 vaccine shots

Johnson is due on Friday to discuss travel restrictions with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Reuters

President Francina Armengol of the Balearics

Majorca tourism

Balearics continue to be "the safest destination in the Mediterranean"

Despite the positive cases among Spanish students, President Armengol is stressing health safety in the Balearics.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Spanish students leave the 'Covid hotel' in Palma, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics braced for a fifth Covid wave

We could move to high risk if case rates do not start easing over the coming days.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
“If the number of cases continues to rise then restrictions will have to be introduced...!

Comment

Viewpoint: Cases

“If the number of cases continues to rise then restrictions will have to be introduced...!

Jason Moore

UK residents no longer have to exchange their driving licences in France

Comment

Viewpoint: A driving licence break

UK residents no longer have to exchange their driving licences in France.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
Manuel Diaz with his painting, 'Frida de Fuego'.

Lifestyle

Manuel Díaz is a celebrated artist at just 8 years old!

"We are all diamonds and we must find our place to shine.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Robert & Anna Maria Lewandowski in Andratx.

Lifestyle

Polish footballer making the most of Mallorca

The Lewandowskis spend their time sailing and meeting up with friends, including other football players who visit Mallorca in summer.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Fundraising swim around Cabrera

Lifestyle

Swimming for Cabrera

The group of athletes and friends plan to take on the swim challenge on July 31st.

Mallorca Open Swim

PUIG DE RANDA, Mallorca, Spain

Community

Nan’s Day Out to Randa…

Our contributor Shirley visits Puig de Randa, the highest point in the centre of the island and one of Mallorca’s sacred mountains.

Shirley Roberts

During a Mallorcan summer, most of us don’t feel like cooking

Lifestyle

Food and Wine: Brochettes - trouble-free dishes for hot weather days

During a Mallorcan summer, most of us don’t feel like cooking, but you can make this dishes with a minimum of bother.

Andrew Valente

Weather / Latest news
Playa de Palma beach, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for July 2

Whether you're going shopping or heading for the beach, check the weather forecast before you leave home, by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Living / Schools
IB graduation

Schools

The Academy International School news

Our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme students celebrated their graduation in style.

The Academy

Sport / Other Sports
Euro 2020 - Spain Training

Other Sports

Spain on the rise but Swiss could stifle their game

Spain must be prepared for a long evening finding their way through Vladimir Petkovic's disciplined side

Reuters

The rise in infections has raised concern that a third wave could spread across Europe.

Coronavirus news

Euro 2020 crowds driving rise in COVID-19 infections, says WHO

The rise in infections has raised concern that a third wave could spread across Europe.

Reuters

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