News of the day 29 July 2021
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Massive plane order.

Majorca tourism

Jet2 flying high with massive order for new planes

Jet2's potential order comes after a difficult 16 months for the UK travel industry.

Young woman being vaccinated.

Coronavirus news

60% of the Balearic population fully vaccinated

The cumulative incidence rate amongst 16-29 years has soared to 2,843 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in 14 days.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Hotel Pabisa Sofia, Playa de Palma.

Coronavirus news

Second Covid Hotel in Mallorca

The contracts are financed through the European Regional Development Fund, or ERDF and authorised by the European Commission.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

In Palma, there are two beach areas designated for dogs

Latest headlines

These are the beaches in Mallorca where you can go swimming with your dog

Make sure all the dog's paperwork is in order before you head to the beach.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The unemployment rate remains well above the 13.78% rate recorded before the pandemic hit Spain

International

Spain's unemployment rate falls to 15.3% in Q2

The unemployment rate remains well above the 13.78% rate recorded before the pandemic hit Spain.

Reuters

Graffiti in Plaza del Obelisc, Palma.

Latest headlines

More ugly graffiti in Palma

The Es Capitol Residents Association has also condemned the graffiti.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Andratx, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Andratx Urban Planning delays

The Consell has returned the plans to the City Council after a Technical Report from Spatial Planning & Urbanism revealed some problems.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Some holidays cancelled.

Latest headlines

TUI cancels some holidays to Spain ahead of UK travel review, says British media

The tour firm has cancelled flights to a number of destinations which had been scheduled for the remainder of this month and next.

Employment Office, Palma.

Latest headlines

Thousands of people back at work in the Balearics

Nationwide, the number of people employed increased by 464,900 in Q2, to 19,671,700 workers.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Young woman being vaccinated.

Coronavirus news

Vaccination appointments brought forward in Mallorca

The Ministry of Heath is appealing to those who have not yet been vaccinated to get their jabs as soon as possible.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Passengers at Palma Airport.

Coronavirus news

Demand for Covid tests at Airports will soar in August

Test appointments can be made via the TrustOne App, by phone at 900 100 880 or online at: https://bit.ly/2Psv8vu.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

More Covid restrictions.

Majorca tourism

Germany to require proof of COVID immunity or negative test on arrival from Mallorca

"After an initial slow start, Germany has swiftly implemented widespread vaccination..."

Nurses protesting, Palma.

Coronavirus news

Nurses' Union delivers stark warning to local ministry of health

"The plan drawn up by the Administration includes little or no incentives for professionals to voluntarily postpone their holidays.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Spain is split over the use of covid passports for attending large events or dining out.

Comment

Viewpoint: Covid passport debate

Spain is split over the use of covid passports for attending large events or dining out.

Jason Moore

“It is a nightmare situation for the British travel industry..”

Comment

Viewpoint: Nightmare

“It is a nightmare situation for the British travel industry..”

Jason Moore

Not a good start!

Comment

Summer Blog: My gym shame and other embarrassments!

Find out what happened during Frank Leavers' first experience in a gym.

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
Hattie had her leg crushed by a car and amputated

Lifestyle

Wanted: Animal Lover(s) with 80k

Nicole and her animal friends need to find a new home because they are being forced to move out - She needs your help now!

Sarah Forge

Homemade Olive Tapenade Recipe

Lifestyle

Food and Wine: Tapénade - You’ll have to do it yourself in Mallorca

Surprise your friends this summer with this incredibly simple recipe from Provence!

Andrew Valente

Monestir de la Real in Mallorca

Community

Nan’s Day Out to Secar de Real and the Monastery

Our contributor Shirley visits the enormous Monestir de la Real, hidden in plain sight.

Shirley Roberts

Weather / Latest news
Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for July 30

It's Friday! Do you have any plans for today?, check the weather forecast by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 29 July 2021
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