News of the day 13 July 2021
News / Latest headlines
Local police on patrol

Coronavirus news

Spain's coronavirus infections keep rising, regions impose restrictions

Simon said the infection hike in Catalonia could be attributed to the increasing arrival of domestic and foreign tourists amid the spread of the more contagious Delta variant.

Reuters

A dry torrent in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Parts of Mallorca expected to be placed on drought pre-alert

One water demand unit in Mallorca is currently on pre-alert; three others are expected to follow.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Workers assemble vehicles on the assembly line of the SEAT car factory in Martorell

Coronavirus news

EU set to green-light Italy, France, Spain's recovery plans

The pre-financing amounts to up to 13% of the nearly 700 billion euros made available by the EU.

Reuters

Private planes at Palma Airport.

International

Luxury Sector tourists clamouring for Mallorca

“The luxury segment opts to come to Mallorca because it’s a safe destination.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Controls at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Five-star Covid safety rating for Palma Airport

Skytrax auditors have awarded five stars to six Spanish airports.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cargo ships are docked beside cranes at the MSC container terminal at the port of Valencia

Coronavirus news

In boost to recovery, EU approves investment plans of Italy, France, Spain

Plans from the remaining 15 EU countries will be assessed by ministers at a later stage.

Reuters

Health personnel at Son Llàtzer Hospital in Palma Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday

224 more new cases than on Monday; incidence rate up to 378.6.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Euro 2020 - Final - Italy v England

Comment

Viewpoint: The cowards of abuse

Online in its various forms has bred and reinforced harassment, intimidation and the cowardice.

Andrew Ede

With Freedom Day and double-jab travel looming will the British save the season?

Majorca tourism

Viewpoint: Will the British save Majorca?

With Freedom Day and double-jab travel looming will the British save the season?

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
Cala Agulla, Mallorca.

Lifestyle

Get the Mallorca Beach App!

The App also has a location map and offers information on toilets, restaurants and disabled access points.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Lazareto de Mahon, Minorca.

Coronavirus news

The Balearic quarantine facilities of yesteryear

There are 3 lazaretos in Ibiza, which were used to house prisoners and slaves caught during naval battles and skirmishes with North African vessels.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Local news from the Soller Valley

Community

Spotlight on Soller: Here comes the competition

What will change for the Soller Valley when it turns amber?

Shirley Roberts

Confident and fresh performances

Majorca tourism

Mallorca Majorca: Son Amar flying high

Son Amar has reopened with a new show and a full-on Hollywood facelift.

Vicki McLeod

Female on the ground.

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: The marshland wanderer

Watching the scene was better than any photo!

Neville James-Davies

What's on / Coming soon
Sport / Real Mallorca
He will join the team's preparation for next season in the First Division

Real Mallorca

England international Sturridge to train with Real Mallorca

He will join the team's preparation for next season in the First Division.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 13 July 2021
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