News of the day 14 August 2021
News / Latest headlines
Patients in the ICU.

Coronavirus news

Covid patients in Mallorca may be sent to the mainland

"We are extremely saturated, there is not a single ICU bed and Mallorca and Ibiza are completely saturated.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

There is clearly an urgent need to address sources of contamination...

Latest headlines

Spotlight North: Study of Pollensa Bay water quality to last six months

There is clearly an urgent need to address sources of contamination...

Andrew Ede

I’m very sorry, town hall, but sticking a pool on a roof is not my idea of adding attraction.

Majorca tourism

Spotlight North: Up on the roof - Alcudia hotel pools

Is it a good idea to put a swimming pool on the roof of a fifty-year-old building?

Andrew Ede

Solar panels in Mahón, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Solar panel boom predicted

“There will be a dramatic increase in requests for solar installations, even more so when the depreciation will be reduced as the cost of lighting continues to rise..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Real Mallorca stadium.

Coronavirus news

"Covid passport" needed for attendance at large events

Opposition Vox have filed an appeal, claiming that the measure is discriminatory.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Adam Sandler filming in Palma.

Latest headlines

Adam Sandler on nightshift in Palma

Clothes were hung out in the inner courtyard of the apartment building in Carrer de Caracas to make it look like a poor neighbourhood.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Covid vaccination

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Saturday

Daily test rate drops to below seven per cent, the first time since July 3.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Heat wave in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Snow and the heat dome: the week in Mallorca

Last week's traffic lights were of a heat variety, and a whole bunch of Brits were supposedly singing La Marseillaise.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
“Something needs to be done about the Deya road and fast...”

Comment

Viewpoint: Roads

“Something needs to be done about the Deya road and fast...”

Jason Moore

"The Spanish government really hasn’t helped by introducing its new tariffs..."

Comment

Viewpoint: If it’s not one thing ...

"The Spanish government really hasn’t helped by introducing its new tariffs..."

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
The salad with warm goat’s cheese

Lifestyle

The restaurant review: This bacalao was worth long wait

"I had finally found a place withsnail-like service"

Andrew Valente

Boris Becker in Mallorca.

Lifestyle

Boris Becker returns to Mallorca

Boris Becker’s career took off when he won Wimbledon in 1985 at the age of 17.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Anglican Church in Palma

Community

Will you help The Anglican Church in Palma to get connected?

We are so happy to welcome everyone back to our building to begin the ‘new normal’.

Shirley Roberts

Tired of cooking? Want to go out to eat?

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

MARE-005

Lifestyle

Mare: Do you really see the sea? Caring for the sea - the power of images

Get your cameras ready, send us your pictures before 15 September!

MARE & Sara García Betorz

What's on / Coming soon
Sarah Gillespie 'Wishbones' Album Trailer

Coming soon

What's On Saturday 14 to Sunday 15 August

The Mare de Déu d'Agost fiestas are ending this weekend across the island. Don't miss Real Mallorca's home match for the start of La Liga season.

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
Playa Es Peregons Grans, Colònia de Sant Jordi.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for August 15

Keep up to date with the weekend weather in Mallorca by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca draw with Real Betis

Real Mallorca

Mallorca draw on their return to the top flight

A match played in sweltering conditions; 35 degrees at kick-off.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Real Mallorca start their 2021/22 La Liga campaign today - Are they ready?

Real Mallorca

Fan's view: New season, new hope

Real Mallorca start their 2021/22 La Liga campaign today - Are they ready?

Monro Bryce

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