News of the day 2 September 2021
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Tourists arriving at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Mallorca a British favourite despite the amber list

Most green list destinations are not where the British would take their summer holidays.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Police in Cala Mandia, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Two sisters die after midnight swim in Cala Mandia

The sisters got into difficulties at around 02:30 this morning.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

An intense rain storm wreaked havoc in several parts of Spain.

International

Storm hits Spain, flooding towns, cutting electricity, rail services

An intense rain storm wreaked havoc in several parts of Spain.

Reuters

Covid-19 vaccination

International

Spain reaches goal of fully vaccinating 70% of its population

70.3% of the Spanish population had received by Aug. 31 a complete vaccination programme.

Reuters

Afghan refugees at Torrejón de Ardoz air base, Madrid.

International

Afghan refugees refuse to travel to Mallorca

Almost all of the Afghan refugees have requested international protection and are currently being looked after at Government Reception Centres.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

People in the streets of Palma.

Latest headlines

Massive drop in Unemployment in the Balearics in August

In August, the number of workers in ERTE hit a new low of 272,190.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Son Ferriol

Latest headlines

September weather blues

"Unsettled weather is expected to continue...."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vaccination in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday, September 2

A further fall in the number of Covid patients on wards in Mallorca, but four more deaths have been reported.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Waiter in Mallorca

Latest headlines

The minimum wage "must rise above 1,000 euros"

Collective bargaining agreements in the Balearics are typically above the minimum wage.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Frito Mallorquín

Comment

Out and About: It’s Offaly Nice!

"Someone recently asked me, what was the one thing that shouts to me, Mallorca?"

Peter Clover

“The U.S. is pulling back but who is going to take their place...”

Comment

Viewpoint: Changing times

“The U.S. is pulling back but who is going to take their place...”

Jason Moore

No government got handling the pandemic right but perhaps the Balearics did OK.

Majorca tourism

Viewpoint: Balearics gets it right

No government got handling the pandemic right but perhaps the Balearics did OK.

Humphrey Carter

Why does the regional government want powers for the beaches?

Comment

The Blog: Powers - what Balearic politicians dream of

Why does the regional government want powers for the beaches?

Andrew Ede

He visited three different garden centres about ten times in total.

Comment

Summer Blog: Garden centres: Be still my beating heart!

What did garden centres do to Frank Leavers? He visited three different garden centres about ten times in total.

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
Serrano Ham Croquettes - Easy Spanish Tapas Recipe

Lifestyle

Food & Wine: Croquettes - A French invention the Spanish now do better

"If you follow the above instructions, and have basic culinary skills, your croquettes will be a success"

Andrew Valente

'Sea Cloud Spirit' arriving in Palma.

Lifestyle

'Sea Cloud Spirit' docks in Palma

Sea Cloud Cruises invite passengers to take a romantic trip back in time with all the comfort and technology of today, onboard ‘Sea Cloud Spirit’, ‘Sea Cloud’ or ‘Sea Cloud II’.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Leonardo DiCaprio.

Lifestyle

Hollywood actor promotes Mallorca's Marine Reserve

"Facilitated regulation of leisure activities has slowed coastal erosion and improved water quality and biodiversity.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The finest black silk and lace plus diamond and pearl buttons were stunning.

Lifestyle

Humans of majorca: Can wear black for weddings

Why are the brides again wearing black in Mallorca?

Shirley Roberts

Weather / Latest news
Playa S'amarador, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for September 3

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

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 2 September 2021
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