News of the day 7 September 2021
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Tourists arriving at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca

International

Rules confusion affecting travel and economic recovery

The current mess needs to be sorted out in order to give passengers greater certainty over their travel plans.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Playa de Palma, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Balearics hotel bookings rise 40% compared with 2019

The report confirms the overwhelmingly last-minute nature of bookings.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vilafranca melon contest, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Mallorca's fairs making a return

Livestock events at fairs are currently not permitted.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Healthcare Professionals treating ICU patients.

Coronavirus news

100,000 Covid-19 infections in the Balearics since February 2020

Costitx, Alcudia and Porreres have the highest cumulative incidence rate in 14 days, with around 400 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Fire in Portopetro, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Portopetro fire destroys 2 boats

An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the fire.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Care home in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Vaccination for health and social care workers cannot be obligatory

The Balearic government has been told that it doesn't have the powers to make vaccination obligatory.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Intensive care, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday, September 7

An increase in the number of cases could have been anticipated because of a lack of testing on Sunday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Palma's councillor for decent housing, Neus Truyol

Latest headlines

Palma concern at the number of scheduled evictions

A Spanish government decree paralysing evictions is no longer in force.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Businesses and residents in Palma, Mallorca, who are critical of the town hall

Latest headlines

Palma businesses and residents condemning town hall management

Palma was one of the best places in the world to live. It has now become the third worst city.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A Guardia Civil patrol car in Mallorca

Latest headlines

British woman gives birth in Guardia Civil patrol car

A premature birth, the baby and mother were transferred to the specialist unit in Palma.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Street gathering in Playa de Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Fear of botellón gatherings now that restrictions have ended

Restaurant and nightlife sectors calling for a reopening of nightlife venues.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
“Mallorcans claim that they already pay plenty of taxes...”

Comment

Viewpoint: A taxing issue

“Mallorcans claim that they already pay plenty of taxes...”

Jason Moore

Private beaches are illegal but some hotels have a different point of view

Comment

Viewpoint: Beach battle in Mallorca

Private beaches are illegal but some hotels have a different point of view.

Humphrey Carter

After an exciting swim in “our pool”.

Comment

Summer Blog: Mallorca is much more than sun and beaches

Why is our island the perfect place to disconnect and enjoy life?

Amanda Jeffrey

Holiday / Lifestyle
Artist Tamara Nielsen & Uco Bakery co-owner, Caterina Stanton.

Lifestyle

The Palma Bakery that's showcasing Mallorcan art

"Art shouldn’t be confined to galleries, it should be part of everyday life.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Deia view

Community

Spotlight on Soller: Setting the pace for the Autumn of 2021

How is the Valle de Soller facing the beginning of autumn?

Shirley Roberts

House Martin

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: Keeping the house in order!

The hirundines will be gathering in large groups, preparing themselves for migrating back to Africa

Neville James-Davies

Stingray.

Lifestyle

A third of sharks, rays & chimera at risk of extinction

"The reduction and possible extinction of these vertebrate species threatens the health of entire ocean ecosystems.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

It is easy to get bitten by the boating bug when you live on island with beautiful weather.

Lifestyle

Enjoying Mallorca: Full steam ahead well almost in my case!

It is easy to get bitten by the boating bug when you live on island with beautiful weather.

Jason Moore

Weather / Latest news
Cap Enderrocat, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for September 8

Maximum temperatures will again exceed 30ºC on all the islands., keep an eye on the weather all over Mallorca by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 7 September 2021
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