News of the day 3 July 2021
News / Latest headlines
TUI passengers arriving in Palma.

Coronavirus news

Slowdown in emitting markets causing concern in Mallorca

“Some hotels have postponed their planned openings because activity is slowing down by 50%..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

They are also demanding an improvement to the bus service.

Majorca tourism

Spotlight North: Enjoy Pollensa with more limited Formentor access

They are also demanding an improvement to the bus service.

Andrew Ede

Ross Godfrey and Skye Edwards of Morcheeba

International

"The pandemic and Brexit are killing the UK music industry"

Interview with Ross Godfrey of Morcheeba, who are playing the Mallorca Live Festival on Sunday.

Humphrey Carter

Francina Armengol, Balearic President.

Coronavirus news

The Balearic President takes no responsibility for student outbreak

"I'm not exhausted by any means, I have the will and strength to continue fighting for the citizenship of the Balearic Islands..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Pollentia Roman site

Latest headlines

Spotlight North: The Pollentia finca is finally bought

Where will the three million for the development be coming from?

Andrew Ede

Ecologistas en Acción have just awarded the Albercutx beach in Puerto Pollensa one of its 48 annual Black Flags

Majorca tourism

Spotlight North: No Blue Flag but a Black Flag for Puerto Pollensa

Ecologistas en Acción have just awarded the Albercutx beach in Puerto Pollensa one of its 48 annual Black Flags

Andrew Ede

'Hershel "Woody" Williams' in Palma.

International

'Hershel "Woody" Williams' docks in Palma

The 'Hershel "Woody" Williams weighs 66,870 tons, is 239 metres long and can accommodate 230 crew.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Spain’s Institute for Touristic Quality was handing out its flags for beaches earlier this week

Latest headlines

Spotlight North: Safe beaches in Alcudia

Spain’s Institute for Touristic Quality was handing out its flags for beaches earlier this week

Andrew Ede

The number of people in need has not yet decreased...

Latest headlines

Spotlight North: North Mallorca Lions now helping out with washing machines!

The number of people in need has not yet decreased...

Susan Mackay

It took just 20 minutes from walking of the air bridge to clearing passport control

Majorca tourism

"Full marks to Palma airport, it's great to be back in Mallorca"

Some travellers and Bulletin readers have reported no problems and have been impressed by how the airport is handling the new protocol.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Police checking cars at Polígono de Son Castelló, Palma.

Latest headlines

Palma Industrial Estate shut down after Spain's football win

Police were deployed at roundabouts to stop traffic entering the polígono and avoid crowds of young people gathering in the area.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Spanish students moon at the Mallorca 'Covid hotel'

Latest headlines

The definition of summer madness: the week in Mallorca

The island had gone mad because of some students. And then there was the incidence rate ... .

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cala Tuent in Escorca, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Court rejects claim for Cala Tuent hotel compensation

All to do with land reclassification by the Council of Mallorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Majorca is on the UK’s green watch list, things could change any minute!

Coronavirus news

Viewpoint: Watch it Mallorca

Majorca is on the UK’s green watch list, things could change any minute!

Humphrey Carter

What would the health situation be like, “if we all did the same”?

Comment

Viewpoint: Waiting for the data is no defence

What would the health situation be like, “if we all did the same”?

Andrew Ede

Princess Diana

Comment

Anna Nicholas: Diana’s six decades

Anna Nicholas’s views on some of the stories of the week.

Anna Nicholas

Holiday / Lifestyle
Baxters Livin in Puerto Portals

Community

Shop local in Mallorca

Looking for a new awnings this summer for your home or want to get pampered? Check our business guide for some ideas.

Laura Stadler

The document that shows proof of vaccination should be provided in Spanish, English, French, or German

Coronavirus news

Which COVID-19 Vaccines Are Approved for Travel to Spain

If planning to travel abroad during this summer, make sure to check and verify whether the vaccine you have been immunised with is recognised in your destination country.

schengenvisa

Playa de Muro

Community

Scandinavian Spotlight: A Swedish midsummer tradition in Mallorca

This week find out what a Swedish Midsummer party is all about and where you can find nordic food on the island.

Jessika Ekman

Sa Calobra, Torrent de Pareis Concierto 2019

Lifestyle

The Torrent de Pareis concert is this Sunday

"Sunday's concert will have the most performers in history, with a hundred singers and musicians from different generations.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The deep-fried potatoes were excellent

Lifestyle

The restaurant review: You cannot win week after week

Thumbs up or thumbs down? Our Bulletin's food expert visits a place specialising in high quality crafted beers.

Andrew Valente

The classic Paella Valenciana

Lifestyle

Food: Time for Paella

Have you ever tried to make an authentic Spanish paella? Michelin-star chef Marc Fosh reveals his recipe.

Marc Fosh

Weather / Latest news
Cala Comtessa, Calvia, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for July 4

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

Sport / Real Mallorca
ex Mallorca legend Borja Valero retires

Real Mallorca

Fan's view: Mallorca kick off new season at home to betis

Real Mallorca will make their debut in La Liga against Betis in the Son Moix.

Monro Bryce

Sport / Other Sports
Harry Kane scores against Ukraine

Other Sports

England get the Italian job well done

A Harry Kane brace and goals from Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 3 July 2021
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