News of the day 30 July 2021
News / Latest headlines
Margalida Servera, Deputy Director of Primary Care & Outpatient Emergency Care.

Coronavirus news

Health Centre staff won't return to telephone consultations

345 people were admitted to hospital in the Balearic Islands on Thursday, 57 of them are in the ICU.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Courthouse, Via Alemania, Palma.

Coronavirus news

Lockdown breachers aquitted

The Prosecutor's Office originally requested that the defendant be jailed for nine months.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

"The documents (...) annexed to the lawsuit are sufficient evidence of wrongdoing to continue with the proceedings,"

International

Spanish judge seeks tax fraud trial for pop singer Shakira

"The documents (...) annexed to the lawsuit are sufficient evidence of wrongdoing to continue with the proceedings,"

Reuters

Police drone

Latest headlines

Three drones to monitor traffic in the balearics this summer

All the devices operate at a height of 120 metres and reach a speed of up to 80 km/h thanks to their propellers.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

'Europa 2' Cruise Ship.

International

'Best Cruise Ship in the World' docks in Palma

The Berlitz Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ship named ‘Europa 2’ 'Best Cruise Ship in the World'.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Market in Spain.

International

Spain's economy moving in the right direction

After a disastrous 2020, GDP soared in the second quarter, with domestic demand adding 20.3 points to year-on-year figures.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Dornier DO-24 ATT | Scalaria Wolfangangsee | AUSTRIA

Latest headlines

Iconic seaplane to return to Pollensa

Hundreds of people owe their lives to the search and rescue aircraft including aircrew from both sides in the Second World War.

Aftermath of ETA bombing in Palmanova.

Latest headlines

Victims of Palmanova bombing remembered

The Remembrance Service for Diego Salvá Lezaun and Carlos Sáenz de Tejada has been postponed.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Son Espases Hospital sign, Palma.

Coronavirus news

Son Espases Hospital & Primary Care Management under fire

IB-Salut's proposal to ask staff to postpone their holidays in the midst of the fifth wave of contagion, branded as "irregular, offensive and a mockery of workers.”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

New rules for travellers.

Latest headlines

Germany tightens rules for Mallorca travellers on virus concerns

"Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the new testing requirement"

News / Comment
“Vox wants to close the border between Gibraltar and Spain...”

Comment

Viewpoint: Closing borders

“Vox wants to close the border between Gibraltar and Spain...”

Jason Moore

More people may be in work in the Balearics but for how long?

Comment

Viewpoint: Employment shame

More people may be in work in the Balearics but for how long?

Humphrey Carter

Rashford’s mural is shown covered in messages of support

Comment

My column, Donald Trelford: Spectator fails to score against Marcus

Donald Trelford's thoughts on The Spectator v Marcus Rashford and other stories of the week.

Donald Trelford

Peacocks live on my land and are a constant noisy reminder of the power and endurance of the natural world

Comment

Summer Blog: A flight of fancy around Mallorca

"The joy of Mallorca is that I will always find something to surprise me"

Anna Nicholas

Gymnastics - Artistic - Women's Team - Final

Comment

Frank Leavers: Is it possible to win or lose with good grace, yet still care?

Has sport become soulless? Frank Leavers reflects on the slow death of sporting heroism and unselfishness.

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
Mediterranean red star (Echinaster sepositus).

Lifestyle

Shedding light on the stars of the sea

Although quiet and peaceful at first sight, these invertebrates hide many surprises and have exceptional abilities.

Marilles foundation

Blackbeards in Magalluf beach

Community

Where to go out to eat in Mallorca

Going out to eat this weekend but don't know where? Take a look at our restaurant guide for some ideas.

Laura Stadler

What's on / Films
Disney's Jungle Cruise | Official Trailer

Films

Films in English for Friday 29 July to Thursday 5 August

Take a look at the new releases and also check the line up of films being screened in English at the Atlàntida Film Festival that ends this weekend.

Christina Buchet

What's on / Coming soon
Raphael and his hit "Escándalo"

Coming soon

What's On Friday 30 to Saturday July 31

Find out who is on stage this weekend and check out the summer fiestas in Villafranca and Pollensa.

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
Palma Cathedral.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for July 31

The weather is a bit changeable this weekend, get the latest forecast by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 30 July 2021
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