News of the day 31 August 2021
News / Latest headlines
Islamic studies in local schools.

Latest headlines

Local schools to offer Islamic studies from next term

"1,000 students ask for teaching of Islamic studies....."

Protest against bar and restaurant closure in Mallorca

Latest headlines

New protest against bar and restaurant restrictions

"We will only stop this protest if the government removes all restrictions."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Around 1,800 staff could be affected by the latest restructuring plan.

International

Spain's Sabadell kicks off new round of layoffs in Spain

Around 1,800 staff could be affected by the latest restructuring plan.

Reuters

Anti-vaccination poster.

Coronavirus news

Anti-vaccination march in Palma

The Government Delegation has already been told about the demonstration.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

President Armengol of the Balearics (centre) in Ibiza

Latest headlines

Balearic president says that it has been a "very good" season

"Magnificent work" has been done in Ibiza in reactivating the economy.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Covid ward, Son Espases Hospital, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday

The number of new cases and the test rate suggest an encouraging trend.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Crowds of people in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

"Demographic challenge" in the Balearics needs a state strategy

Overpopulation, the impact on essential services ... matters for urgent action.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Jet2 plane deal.

Latest headlines

Jet2 in five billion dollar aircraft deal

"A year of booking surges followed by waves of holiday cancellations as restrictions change has, however, helped boost the popularity of package holidays"

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Ryanair upbeat.

Latest headlines

Ryanair CEO sees 'very strong recovery', nudges up passenger target

"As long as there are no adverse COVID developments, things are set fair for a very strong recovery."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
“I stand with Defence Secretary Ben Wallace; don´t prioritise pets over people.”

Comment

Viewpoint: The Kabul hell-hole

“I stand with Defence Secretary Ben Wallace; don´t prioritise pets over people.”

Jason Moore

This week, 70 percent of the Spanish population could have had the full vaccine.

Comment

Viewpoint: Full marks to Spain

This week, 70 percent of the Spanish population could have had the full vaccine.

Humphrey Carter

With my wonderful parents at Es Dolç beach. Happy birthday, mum!

Comment

Summer Blog: I was raised at the Hotel Bonanza and I like visiting it every year

Find out how Amanda Jeffrey started her project "The English you don’t learn in the Classroom".

Amanda Jeffrey

Holiday / Lifestyle
Fornalutx light

Community

Spotlight on Soller: All eyes are up the mountain and out to sea

This is the beginning of leaving the mid-summer season behind and moving on to the next phase of the year.

Shirley Roberts

Parade of the Blessed, Valldemossa.

Lifestyle

Parade of the Blessed in Valdemossa

"It will be a procession with an almost symbolic participation, to minimise the number of participants..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Ian Fleming

Lifestyle

Enjoy Mallorca: Was James Bond based on a former British Consul in Palma?

The man ticks some of the right boxes; he was an adventurer, a naval officer and probably one of Britain's best spies in World War 2.

Jason Moore

Jet ski riders at a recent event in Mallorca.

Lifestyle

Jet ski riders to explore caves in Mallorca

An international event is also being organised in October with participants from all over the world taking part.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sunflowers.

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: The long and tall of it!

Sunflowers generally stop moving and remain facing east which allows them to be warmed by the rising sun.

Neville James-Davies

Weather / Latest news
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Tuesday

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for August 31

Keep an eye on the weather all over Mallorca by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Woman wiping reddish dust off car.

Latest news

More red dust in Mallorca than ever before

“There’s more red dust from Africa in the Balearics than other years, because of changes in the atmosphere.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Playa de Cala Millor, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for September 1

Keep an eye on the weather all over Mallorca by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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