News of the day 23 August 2021
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Weather Forecast

Latest headlines

Today's weather: a generally clear and sunny day

Get the latest weather forecast for the whole island by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Base for refugees.

Latest headlines

Spanish bases to be used for Afghan refugees

"Meaningful conversation with Biden...."

Aerotib bus for the route between Palma Airport and Camp de Mar, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Strikes start on western region buses

Two-hour stoppages for now. All-day and indefinite action is planned.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Mallorca tourism and economic recovery

Latest headlines

Balearics forecast to be regional leader of economic growth

The recovery of tourism will drive economic growth in the Balearics.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Intensive care, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Monday

Covid admissions to hospital wards in Mallorca have risen; three more deaths have been reported.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Terrace at a bar in Soller, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Extension of Mallorca Covid regulations for another week

Regulations regarding social gatherings and hospitality closing times have been extended.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Covid vaccination

Coronavirus news

No decision for now on Covid certificate for bars and restaurants

The courts are having to be asked for authorisation to make the certificate a requirement.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Balearic tourism minister, Iago Negueruela

Majorca tourism

Tourism season "much better than had been anticipated"

The tourism minister points to the number of flights and to the reduction in people on ERTE.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Amanece el día de San Juan

Comment

You can´t be serious!

"I think most people expected more of summer 2021...."

Jason Moore

Men prepare for defense against the Taliban in Panjshir

Comment

Anna Nicholas: Afghanistan and backsides

Anna Nicholas’s views on some of the stories of the week.

Anna Nicholas

Holiday / Lifestyle
Watermelon and cucumber agua fresca

Lifestyle

Food: Cool dudes

What's your favourite summer recipe? Chef Marc Fosh shares his favourite cool recipes to beat the heat

Marc Fosh

Sport / Real Mallorca
Fer Niño (L) scores Mallorca’s winner.

Real Mallorca

Fan's view: Can you hear the drums fernando? - Niño scores on his debut

Find out why Saturday's win at Alavés was far more important than beating any of Spain's top teams.

Monro Bryce

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