News of the day 6 August 2021
News / Latest headlines
Andratx Construction Site.

Latest headlines

Residents blame Andratx City Council for accident

For years, residents have been demanding that Andratx City Council force the property owners to close the site to avoid serious accidents.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

"I think that as more and more countries get vaccinated..., I think we'll see more travel possible."

Majorca tourism

UK PM Johnson says more travel will be possible as countries get vaccinated

"I think that as more and more countries get vaccinated..., I think we'll see more travel possible."

Reuters

Healthcare Professionals treating an ICU patient.

Coronavirus news

75% of Covid hospitalisations not vaccinated

"Vaccines reduce the number of serious cases of disease and death and we still have too many people in hospitals that haven’t been vaccinated..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

National Police at Palma Airport.

Latest headlines

Father allegedly abandoned children at Palma Airport

“I don’t want you in my house, I don’t want you here and I am willing to go to jail..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

"We hope this is just the beginning of even sunnier times ahead"

Majorca tourism

Spike in holiday bookings

New figures from Jet2.com and Jet2holidays revealed bookings to green and amber list destinations rocketed

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Canine Officer, Alberto, with Special Agent 'Sisu'.

Latest headlines

A super-cute new colleague for the National Police

“We are in the initial training phrase of getting ‘Sisu’ used to things like noise, escalators and shiny floors.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Ufologists in the Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Mallorca UFO sighting could become Netflix series

“The recent declassification of thousands of UFO files by US Congress, has made these cases fashionable again.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Remus Charity Night In Mallorca

Latest headlines

Remus gala charity night in Mallorca

The event was in aid of the victims of the flood in Germany.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Operation against illegal boat charters in Ibiza

Latest headlines

Fines following Ibiza operation against illegal boat charters

Eleven sanctions procedures; similar operations are now likely elsewhere.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Intensive care, Son Llàtzer Hospital, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Increase in the number of ICU beds

The situation in ICU is "not problematic", says the spokesperson for the regional infectious diseases committee.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A Covid vaccination sign outside a vaccination centre in London

Coronavirus news

Early signs COVID-19 vaccines may not stop Delta transmission, England says

Concerns raised that vaccinated people infected with Delta could, unlike with other variants, readily transmit it.

Reuters

Vaccination in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Vaccination without the need for an appointment

People will be able to just turn up at six centres from Wednesday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Firefighters, Soller Local Police and the Guardia Civil rushed to the scene

Latest headlines

Foreigner dies after falling from a cliff in Puerto Soller

Firefighters, Soller Local Police and the Guardia Civil rushed to the scene.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

General view of the Playa de Palma

Latest headlines

Three men arrested in Playa de Palma for assault and battery

"At one point a vehicle tried to run them over and even hit one of them".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
"The Balearic government is still demanding a more favourable regional financing deal"

Comment

Viewpoint: The new economic model

"The Balearic government is still demanding a more favourable regional financing deal"

Andrew Ede

We’ve had the traffic light review, now it’s time for ministers to keep quiet

Comment

Viewpoint: Now shut up London!

We’ve had the traffic light review, now it’s time for ministers to keep quiet.

Humphrey Carter

Cycling - Track - Men's Omnium - Medal Ceremony

Comment

Frank Leavers: This Olympic sporting life and other mysteries!

Has the inclusion of sports in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics gone too far?

Frank Leavers

How does one define ten times the base rate of extreme?

Coronavirus news

The Blog: Self-criticism and the wildness of Covid

Do risk-based restrictions make sense in Mallorca nowadays? What do you think?

Andrew Ede

Tour match - Sharks v British and Irish Lions

Comment

Donald Trelford: Fear and loathing in South Africa

Donald Trelford's thoughts on the British and Irish Lions and the perils of evil drink.

Donald Trelford

Get those veggies on the grill

Comment

Summer Blog: The Barbecue Olympics

Since moving to Mallorca I’ve tried to get into barbecuing, but my husband insists that we have a wood fire rather than one of those easy gas grills.

Vicki McLeod

Holiday / Lifestyle
Spain recovered 70% of the UK’s 2019 tourist contribution in July

Majorca tourism

The week in tourism - Spain’s missing millions

Spain is on amber for at least the next three weeks - Are Spanish expectations for tourism recovery too optimistic? Also how infectious are tourists?

Andrew Ede

Secret Garden Portals

Community

Looking for a new place to eat out? Check our Restaurant Guide on Mallorca

Tired of cooking? Want to go out to eat? Here are some of Laura Stadler's personal recommendations this week.

Laura Stadler

For those who want to participate next year, the project will be open again to all students of the Balearics Islands aged 15-18 years.

Lifestyle

Save the med: Changemaker students return to shore after an unforgettable expedition

The trip is a really unique chance for students to connect with the sea and nature first-hand.

save the med

Kitagawa Utamaro. “Fight with the hands,” 1793

Lifestyle

Fitness in Mallorca: Who wants to pull?

"I have a little secret: I like pulling men."

Simon Kenion Shears

What's on / Films
THE SUICIDE SQUAD – Official Trailer

Films

Films in English for Friday 6 August until Thursday 12 August

This week we have eight films being screening in English. Check trailers and showtimes here.

Christina Buchet

What's on / Coming soon
Summer fiestas have arrived to Mallorca

Coming soon

What's On Friday 6 to Saturday 7 August

Summer fiestas taking place this weekend: Can Picafort, Sencelles, Cala d'Or, Llucmajor, Alaro, Campos, Selva and Montuiri.

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
Playa de Muro, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for August 7

Keep up with the weather all over Mallorca this weekend by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Other Sports
FC Barcelona v Juventus - UEFA Champions League Final

Other Sports

Messi to leave Barcelona due to 'financial obstacles'

Messi is the club's all-time top scorer and appearance maker with 672 goals in 778 games in all competitions.

Reuters

the Olympics was extra special

Other Sports

Boxing-Price fightback gives Britain another gold shot

Reigning world champion Lauren Price of Britain made a thrilling last-round comeback to reach the Olympic women's middleweight final.

Reuters

Citi Open ATP tennis tournament in Washington, DC

Tennis

Harris Stuns Nadal In Washington Thriller

Lloyd Harris earned the biggest win of his career on Thursday evening, defeating Rafael Nadal to reach the Citi Open quarter-finals.

ATP tour

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