News of the day 18 September 2021
News / Latest headlines
Terraces in parking spaces in Palma.

Latest headlines

Restaurateurs warn of layoffs in Palma

"If the terraces are taken away, bars and restaurants won't need the staff employed to take care of them.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Authorities kept almost half the island's population on yellow alert for an eruption.

International

Earthquakes ease on Spain's La Palma as volcano alert remains

Authorities kept almost half the island's population on yellow alert for an eruption.

Reuters

Street Artist, Joan Aguilo on the steps of Parc de sa Riera.

Latest headlines

A Field of Daisies in Parc de sa Riera in Palma

"The idea is to cheer it up a bit and change the harsh aesthetics of the cement amphitheater, so I suggested painting a field of daisies..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Police sources indicate that there were half a dozen major fights over the night of Saturday into Sunday.

Latest headlines

Spotlight North: The anger in Puerto Alcudia

Police sources indicate that there were half a dozen major fights over the night of Saturday into Sunday.

Andrew Ede

EU leaders meet ahead of 8th MED7 Mediterranean countries' summit in Athens

International

EU's Mediterranean states demand global action on climate crisis

This summer's destructive fires hit particularly Greece, Italy and Cyprus.

Reuters

Kids with posters.

Coronavirus news

Parents face jail for not sending kids to school

"If one of my kids goes to school and gets infected, they could bring it home.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Germans Escalas vaccination point in Palma.

Latest headlines

Balearic vaccination points closing

A report by international experts claims that a third dose would not enhance immunity, but researchers in Israel are adamant that a booster jab would be highly effective.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Son Llàtzer Hospital, Palma, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Saturday, September 18

The test rate below two per cent for the first time in almost three months.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Playa de Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

"Here comes autumn": The week in Mallorca

An Indian summer for British holidaymakers now beckoned, the courts were getting involved again, and we experienced the hottest night.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Free bus for city centre in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Palma to make city centre bus route free

The town hall says that this will be a boost to retailers.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
“The council needs to do something about scooters and bicycles...”

Comment

Viewpoint: Action!

“The council needs to do something about scooters and bicycles...”

Jason Moore

"But this joyous news, combined with the growth forecasts, cannot disguise the elephants in the room."

Comment

Viewpoint: Recovery - Whose recovery?

"But this joyous news, combined with the growth forecasts, cannot disguise the elephants in the room."

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
The ‘vacio’ steak was thickly cut and nicely pink.

Lifestyle

The restaurant review: A mixed grill deal for RED MEAT fans

Thumbs up or Thumbs down? Was this restaurant a good gastronomic deal?

Andrew Valente

A Rhizostoma Luteum in es Trenc, Mallorca.

Lifestyle

Gigantic jellyfish becoming more common in the Balearic Islands

The Rhizostoma Luteum has become increasingly common in coastal areas of Spain and the Balearic Islands over the last decade.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

What's on / Coming soon
Carl Mansker, "Toccata", Op.23 no.3, Suzanne Bradbury (piano)

Coming soon

What's On Saturday 18 September

Plenty of events happening today in Palma.

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
Palma Cathedral, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for September 19

Keep up to date with the weather all over Mallorca this weekend via our live webcams, by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Real Mallorca
Mallorca’s coach takes training.

Real Mallorca

Fan's view: Five out as injury crisis hits Mallorca

How will RCD Mallorca face last season's Europa League winners Villareal at Son Moix?

Monro Bryce

Sport / Other Sports
Emma Raducanu of Great Britain celebrates with the U.S. Open trophy

Tennis

Inside Sport: Taking It One Point At A Time

Eurosport commentator James Parrack reflects on Emma Raducanu's victory.

James Parrack

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