News of the day 17 July 2021
News / Latest headlines
Night curfew to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Barcelona

Coronavirus news

Spain struggles to contain COVID-19 as contagion rate rises

Epidemiologists blame a rush to resume international tourism and heightened socialising among unvaccinated youngsters.

Reuters

Spanish students gather in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Government weighing up new restrictions

Placing a limit on the number of people who can gather socially is one measure under consideration.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The reason why there aren’t Blue Flags is because applications aren’t made

Majorca tourism

Spotlight North: Controlling the beaches in Alcudia

The latest council meeting also brought up matters related to the beaches.

Andrew Ede

The Alcudia students do not attract the same level of attention as those of Arenal and this owes much to location.

Coronavirus news

Spotlight North: And on it goes ... the students of Bellevue

The Alcudia students do not attract the same level of attention as those of Arenal and this owes much to location.

Andrew Ede

Each summer there are complaints and some action, only for the issue to return the next summer.

Majorca tourism

Spotlight North: The illegal anchoring in Puerto Pollensa

Each summer there are complaints and some action, only for the issue to return the next summer.

Andrew Ede

The Albercutx watchtower

Majorca tourism

Spotlight North: The sunset party of Albercutx

If you fancied organising a bit of a summer evening’s party, where might you choose?

Andrew Ede

Covid tracing and tracking centre in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Covid tracking centre unable to keep tabs on people in quarantine

For the Covid tracking centre, "everything exploded" in the last week of June.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Passengers at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Airport busy, but tourist businesses are worried

Coach operators pointing to turnover being 70% below 2019 levels.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Kristy Kate Brooks and Eve Weiler Kanne, 2Birds Wine Tasting in Mallorca

Majorca tourism

“Mallorca could be a great wine tourism destination”

Wine experts Eve Weiler Kanne and Kristy Kate Brooks, who have set up a bespoke wine concierge service in Mallorca.

Humphrey Carter

"Botellón" street party in Mallorca, a cause of infection.

Latest headlines

Black Thursday: the week in Mallorca

Mallorca was out of control; both amber and orange were flashing, but the island remained a "safe destination".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
“From a handful of cases a a month ago to hundreds today...”

Coronavirus news

Viewpoint: Difficult times

“From a handful of cases a a month ago to hundreds today...”

Jason Moore

It may take longer to get through the airport but that is because of strict controls.

Majorca tourism

Viewpoint: Mallorca is safe

It may take longer to get through the airport but that is because of strict controls.

Humphrey Carter

Flooding near the Limburg hamlet of Aasterberg

Comment

Anna Nicholas: Let it rain

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

Anna Nicholas

Holiday / Lifestyle
Bodhana always ready to pamper you

Community

Where to shop in Mallorca

Looking for a beauty salon? Boat soft furnishings? Take a look and see if we have what you need in our business guide.

Laura Stadler

The T-bone

Lifestyle

The restaurant review: Superb T-bone and reunion with Loló

Thumbs up or Thumbs down? Our Bulletin's food expert on the most delicious and tender T-bone steak he's ever eaten.

Andrew Valente

View from Sa Rapita

Community

Scandinavian Spotlight: Mallorcan dream vacation

This week in our Scandinavian section we meet two people who have moved from Sweden to Mallorca and a holiday in Sa Rapita. Take a look.

Jessika Ekman

What's on / Coming soon
Summer fiestas

Coming soon

What's On Saturday July 17

Mare de Déu del Carme fiestas continue across the island and find out who is on stage at the Mallorca Llive Festival in Calvia.

Christina Buchet

Ainhoa Arteta - Annie's Song

Coming soon

What's on Sunday 18 to Monday 19 July

Find out what concerts, summer fiestas and other events are taking place on the island.

Weather / Latest news
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Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for July 17

Will it be hot or not? Check the weather forecast by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 17 July 2021
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