News of the day 20 October 2021
News / Latest headlines
Sir Chris Hoy, London 2012 Olympics.

International

Mallorca targeting British sports tourists

"We are a preferred destination for sports and this will reactivate tourist activity in the low season..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Drivers using the left hand lane.

Latest headlines

Hefty fines for hogging the fast lane in Mallorca

23 complaints about people using the left hand lane for no reason have been filed in 2021, compared to 150 in 2020 and 166 in 2019.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Couple float to the wedding.

International

Get me to the Church on time!!

The couple, identified by local media as health workers in the town of Alappuzha in southern India's Kerala state, could be seen smiling

Stolen scooters.

Latest headlines

Alleged scooter thief facing lengthy jail sentence

On November 15, the defendant allegedly threatened a scooter owner with a knife in Son Pizà Park.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

New Bond film.

Latest headlines

James Bond, shaking and stirring Mallorca!

"Three daily showings to continue...."

A Facebook logo is displayed on a smartphone in this illustration

International

Facebook rebrand: What is the "metaverse"?

Facebook Inc, is planning to rebrand itself with a new name that focuses on the metaverse. But what does it mean?

Reuters

"And we are learning, I think, to live with the virus," Kwarteng said.

International

A UK COVID lockdown would be wrong right now, business minister says

"I absolutely think that it would be completely wrong for us to go back into a lockdown," he told

Reuters

Britain reported 223 new deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday.

International

UK on the edge tougher COVID restrictions needed, health lobby says

Britain reported 223 new deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday.

Reuters

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has accepted medical advice to rest for the next few days.

International

Queen Elizabeth told to rest by doctors, cancels visit - Palace

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has accepted medical advice to rest for the next few days.

Reuters

A suspect being detained by Police.

Latest headlines

Alleged drug traffickers arrested in Mallorca

Wednesday's operation is related to the arrest of two people in Playa de Palma, including a prominent member of the drug trafficking gang.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Rain on its way to Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Unsettled weather heading for Mallorca

"We are facing a typically autumnal weekend."

Malorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Patients waiting for a bed.

Latest headlines

Mallorca hospital under mounting pressure

There are up to 19 patients waiting 24 hours for a room.

Malorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
“Let’s face it...we need cruise ships more than cruise ships need us....”

Comment

Cruising forward

“Let’s face it...we need cruise ships more than cruise ships need us....”

Jason Moore

Climate change has got to be tackled and now, even though it may be too late.

Comment

COP26’s carbon footprint

Climate change has got to be tackled and now, even though it may be too late.

Humphrey Carter

Even the Moors and Christians battle failed to arouse great enthusiasm.

Comment

Fiestas - who are they for?

Could Mallorcan festivals and traditions attract tourists? What do you think?

Andrew Ede

"I finally made it to the cinema to see ‘No Time To Die’ "

Comment

Doing the shopping and going to the movies - It's all changing!

Frank Leavers compares the shopping and cinema experience between the UK and Mallorca.

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
Mallorca’s dark-skinned olives

Lifestyle

Mallorca’s olives - The harvest is underway

What is your favourite type of olive? Our Bulletin food expert believes this year's crop will be a good one.

Andrew Valente

Judith Arias & Ángel Vargas.

Lifestyle

TikTok couple in Mallorca are world famous!

“Not everything is perfect, we work a lot of hours and there are no days off, but we love what we do.."

Wendy Urquhart

Jason Momoa & Chris Sharma.

Lifestyle

'Aquaman' actor to film tv series in Mallorca

The show features 12 contestants who will take on some of the most difficult climbs in France, Austria Catalonia, Mallorca and the US.

Wendy Urquhart

Opening night of Mallorca Classic Week and the weekly Thursday meetup fill the car park

Lifestyle

Busy, Busy, Busy

Find out how the events of the Mallorca Classic Week and the 500 Mallorca Challenge went.

Robert Klevehagen

What's on / Coming soon
La Seu, Catedral de Palma de Mallorca - Official HD Video

Coming soon

What's On Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 October

From classical music concerts to flamenco, Sobrassada fair in Campos, daily markets to cruise ships, here are some events taking place on the island.

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Thursday

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for October 21

What's the weather like today? Keep up to date with the weather all over Mallorca via our live webcams, just click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Living / Schools
The first half term in our EYFS and Primary has been full of activity.

Schools

EYFS and Primary at Mallorca International School

The first half term in our EYFS and Primary has been full of activity, educational visits and learning.

Mallorca International School

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