News of the day 5 July 2021
News / Latest headlines
People cooling off in a fountain.

International

How high will the mercury go in Mallorca?

Climate change does increase the possibility of record breaking temperature records on the island.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Palma.

International

Thousands of Balearic properties on Empty Homes Register

The home rental business in the Balearic Islands generated 900.1 million euros in revenue in 2019

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cristiano Ronaldo & family on holiday in Mallorca.

International

World class footballer on holiday in Mallorca

On Sunday the family boarded their CG boat and headed for the waters of Pollensa.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sun beds & Umbrellas in Alcudia.

Latest headlines

Huge demand for sun beds & umbrellas in Alcudia

"When we set up the beaches we kept twice the minimum safety distance and only installed 30% of the usual number of umbrellas.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The popular islands of Madeira will allow entry to visitors with any of the COVID-19 jabs

Majorca tourism

Portugal's Madeira to allow visitors with COVID shots not approved by EU

The popular islands of Madeira will allow entry to visitors with any of the COVID-19 jabs being administered worldwide

Reuters

Dry wetland of Ses Fontanelles in Palma Mallorca

Latest headlines

Palma assessing when desalinated water will have to be bought

Reservoir capacity is well down on what it was this time last year.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Kate, wife of Queen Elizabeth's grandson Prince William

International

British royal Kate self-isolating after COVID-19 contact

Kate, wife of Queen Elizabeth's grandson Prince William, attended a number of events last week.

Reuters

Efforts to replace polluting fuels such as diesel with biofuels are paradoxically increasing planet-warming CO2.

International

EU biofuels goals seen behind deforested area as big as the Netherlands

Efforts to replace polluting fuels such as diesel with biofuels are paradoxically increasing planet-warming CO2.

Reuters

The spokesman for the Balearic Government, has just announced new measures...

Coronavirus news

New restrictions for the Balearics

Seating and capacity limits for bars and similar in parts of Magalluf and Sant Antoni.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Francina Armengol, Balearic President.

International

European Funds will make Balearics more innovative, competitive & sustainable

"European funds will allow the Community to form a new generation society with more public services and more rights.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Testing in Ibiza

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Monday

The 14-day cumulative incidence in the Balearics is 184.4.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Healthcare Professionals on duty in Palma.

Coronavirus news

Balearics has 3rd highest Covid hospital occupancy in Spain

The Balearic cumulative incidence rate now stands at 185.31 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in 14 days

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
The other factor to take into account is that holiday habits have changed as a result of the pandemic

Comment

Viewpoint: Don’t start complaining Mallorca

The Brits are coming, the Brits are not coming, who does one believe, that said it is early days, give them time.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
Joan Bennàssar's project "The Road to Lluc. Shelters of Love and good Will"

Community

The humility of tenderness

The Road to Lluc. Shelters of Love and Good Will current exhibition taking place in Inca, Selva and Escorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cyclists in Mallorca.

Lifestyle

Discover Mallorca by bike!

These are just some of the options available on each route and all of the information comes from www.illesbalears.es, which also has maps and many more route choices.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Arroz seco is basically what we know as Paella where the rice absorbs all the liquid

Lifestyle

Food: Arroz negro - cuttlefish rice

This rice dish is great served on its own, but is delicious served topped with a piece of freshly grilled fish

Marc Fosh

Crystal clear water in Mallorcan Cove.

Lifestyle

Six reasons to visit Mallorca

Whether your passion is nature, sports, beaches, culture, tradition, gastronomy, or charming villages, Mallorca has it covered.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Morning Glory

Lifestyle

Gardening in Mallorca: Coming to life

The warmer weather and occasional showers above all mean that the whole garden has come to life.

Dorothy Loeffler

Weather / Latest news
Mallorca beach.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for July 5

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

Alcudia beach, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for July 6

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
Queen's College Graduation

Schools

Good luck year 6 - we will miss you!

Moving on into the secondary department is a big step - but a very exciting one; the Year 6 class of 2021 are ready to make this leap!

Queen's College

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