News of the day 5 August 2021
News / Latest headlines
Es Trenc, Mallorca.

Coronavirus news

Mallorca staying in 'Amber' for the next 3 weeks

“People will be able to go on holiday without looking over their shoulders the whole time."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Woman being vaccinated.

Coronavirus news

Covid contagion curve declining in Mallorca

At Nursing Homes in Mallorca there are 11 infections at Huialfàs in Sa Pobla; 3 at Posada dels Olors in Artà; 5 at Llar d’Ancians and 25 at Llar in Calvia.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

National Police Officers with the suspect.

Latest headlines

Dominican man busted at Palma port

During the summer, members of the Clandestine Immigration Response Brigade will inspect nautical clubs in Arenal, Palma, Cala Nova, Puerto Adriano, Puerto Portals and Alcudia.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Arrivals from Spain and all its islands are advised to use a PCR test as their pre-departure test wherever possible

Coronavirus news

UK calls for PCR tests when returning from Mallorca

Arrivals from Spain and all its islands are advised to use a PCR test as their pre-departure test wherever possible.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Carrer de Bonaire residents & businees owners outside Palma Police Headquarters.

Latest headlines

Palma business owners threaten legal action over ACIRE extension

"There has been no attempt at dialogue, no citizen participation and no transparency.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Bar & Restaurant terraces on the Cala Ratjada promenade.

Latest headlines

Cala Ratjada bars & restaurants under fire

"They have been functioning normally for months, even though those responsible were told to remove the facilities."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The British government has kept Spain on the amber travel list for at least the next three weeks.

Majorca tourism

“This proves Mallorca is a safe destination...”

The Balearic Minister for Tourism, has welcomed the news that the British government has kept Spain on the amber travel list.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Police checking VMPs in Palma.

Latest headlines

Police crackdown on electric scooter riders in Palma

Failure to comply with any of these regulations can result in a fine of up to 200 euros.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Covid testing

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday

A significant drop in the number of cases and the test rate.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Migrant boats, Mallorca

Latest headlines

121 more migrants detained

Seven boats - six off the Cabrera archipelago, one near Cala d'Or.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
"In the past thirty years, the Balearic population has increased by just over 70% to 1.21 million."

Comment

Viewpoint: The population challenge

"In the past thirty years, the Balearic population has increased by just over 70% to 1.21 million."

Andrew Ede

Digital nomads are a new market but Mallorca seems to have missed the boat

Comment

Viewpoint: Mallorca misses a trick

Digital nomads are a new market but Mallorca seems to have missed the boat.

Humphrey Carter

"The aesthetically challenged should really think twice before donning the flighty and the flimsy"

Comment

Out and About: Summer Sizzlers & Stingers

"The aesthetically challenged should really think twice before donning the flighty and the flimsy"

Peter Clover

The Cotswolds also holds the world record for the number of genteel tea rooms it has within its boundaries

Comment

Summer Blog: I’m out and about in Blighty!

"We have yet to even start but I fear that the die-is-cast for the rest of the trip already"

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
It’s so versatile that any cooking method suits it

Lifestyle

Food: Mackerel - It’s in season, it’s cheap, it’s easy-peasy to make

"When fresh, the flesh is firm and the flavour is excellent, with the added advantage of having no little bones"

Andrew Valente

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Community

Humans of Majorca celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary

Happy Diamond Anniversary to Margaret and Chris from all your friends in Mallorca...

Shirley Roberts

Weather / Latest news
Cas Capsicol, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for August 6

Whatever your plans are today, check the weather in Mallorca before you leave home by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Other Sports
Construction work at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

Football

Spain allows 40% maximum occupancy in outdoor sports events in August

Fans will need to keep a distance of 1.5 meters between them and wear a face mask.

Reuters

Copa del Rey Mapfre regatta on the bay of Palma

Sailing

King Felipe VI back on board for the 4th day of the regatta in Palma

The sixth and last regatta of the Cup will take place this Saturday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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