News of the day 22 July 2021
News / Latest headlines
TIB bus, Palma.

Latest headlines

Bus company transfer scheme launched in Mallorca

The Consorcio de Transporte de Mallorca has provided the EMT with about 200 vending machines and 400 ticket validation machines.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The train derailed and slammed into a concrete wall on the outskirts of Santiago de Compostela in July 2013.

International

Train driver to face trial for Spain's worst accident in decades

The train derailed and slammed into a concrete wall on the outskirts of Santiago de Compostela in July 2013.

Reuters

Sanchez met in New York with several major investors including Bloomberg and BlackRock Inc.

International

In U.S. charm offensive, Spanish PM highlights recovery to lure investment

Sanchez met in New York with several major investors including Bloomberg and BlackRock Inc.

Reuters

Nueva valla fronteriza en Melilla

International

Over 200 migrants scale fence into Spain's Melilla enclave

More than 300 migrants attempted to scale the six-metre fence using hooks.

Reuters

Young people waiting to be vaccinated in Ibiza.

Coronavirus news

Covid infections stabilising in Mallorca

The vast majority of infections are amongst young people who’ve not been vaccinated.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Bonaire business owners & residents launch ACIRE petition.

Latest headlines

Palma neighbourhood launches ACIRE petition

"It seems that they do not realise the damage caused by the pandemic and now they want to punish us even more by hindering citizen access to the centre..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Young people being vaccinated.

Coronavirus news

Campaign to persuade young people to get jabbed

Vaccination for 16-29 year olds opened on July 1 in the Balearic Islands.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Avinguda Gabriel Alomar i Villalonga petrol station, Palma.

Latest headlines

Two Palma petrol stations shutting down

“The 50-year concession for the service stations ended in 2008..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The orange areas are where the heat wave is expected to hit.

Latest headlines

The heat is on....at night!

"Top night-time temperature of 25 degrees in Capdepera...."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Police gathering evidence in Magalluf.

Latest headlines

Man denies beating up Magalluf Policeman

The Prosecutor claims drugs were found in the suspect’s pocket when he was arrested.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Megan McKenna shared a photo on Instagram

Latest headlines

Megan McKenna enjoys Mallorca

"Judging by her instagram photos and videos she is having a fantastic time..."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Come to Spain campaign.

Latest headlines

You deserve Spain, promotion campaign launched in London

"No quarantine on their return for Britons who have had both jabs...."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
With the British booking foreign holidays, the UK has hit back with a new campaign

Comment

Viewpoint: UK ramps up staycations

With the British booking foreign holidays, the UK has hit back with a new campaign.

Humphrey Carter

“The Royal Navy is being used to promote trade across the globe...”

Comment

Viewpoint: Changing times

“The Royal Navy is being used to promote trade across the globe...”

Jason Moore

Holiday / Lifestyle
There is also a variation in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar that contains only onions

Lifestyle

Food and Wine: Cocaroi - Mallorca’s most popular mid-morning snacks

So, How did this pastry conquer the stomachs of Mallorcans?

Andrew Valente

A reader's views on the rate of Covid in Spain and Mallorca.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the Editor

A reader's views on the rate of Covid in Spain and Mallorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Balearic company eBoats Experience presents Nauta Morgau

Lifestyle

Sailing of the future: Balearic company presents its sustainable electric boats

The company eBoats Experience launched at Parc de la Mar its new brand of sustainable and electric boats.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Our contributor Shirley visits an amazing unspoiled, old fashioned, small town on the northeast coast of Mallorca.

Community

Nan’s Day Out to the furthest corner of the bay

Our contributor Shirley visits an amazing unspoiled, old fashioned, small town on the northeast coast of Mallorca.

Shirley Roberts

The coffee also has a lot to do with it

Lifestyle

Out and About: Mallorcan Café Culture

Why is it different to have a coffee in Mallorca or in the UK?

Peter Clover

Weather / Latest news
Sant Agusti beach, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for July 23

Check the weather forecast for the whole Island before you leave home, just click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 22 July 2021
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