News of the day 5 November 2021
News / Latest headlines
Real Mallorca owner.

Latest headlines

ESPN report says Real Mallorca and Suns owner Robert Sarver fosters hostile workplace

"The allegations contained in today's ESPN article are extremely serious, and we have directed the Wachtell Lipton law firm to commence a comprehensive investigation," said NBA executive vice president of communications Mike Bass in a statement.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Hardware shop in Palma.

International

Fears of electricity blackout cause panic buying in Palma

Camping gas stoves, butane bottles, battery operated lighting and torches are flying off the shelves in Palma.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Healthcare Professional performing PCR test.

Coronavirus news

More Covid tests in the Balearics as infections increase

"An average of 48 cases a day are being tracked, whereas the average during the pandemic was 91 a day..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Tomeu Mas of the restaurants association in Santa Catalina, Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Santa Catalina restaurants wanting an underground car park

A car park is needed before the town hall goes ahead with traffic and street parking restrictions.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The environment is just one of six key purposes for what the tax is intended

Majorca tourism

Tourist tax - where’s it going?

What have they been spending the eco-tax money on?

Andrew Ede

IAG said on Friday it planned to fly about 60% of its pre-pandemic capacity in the current quarter.

International

BA-parent IAG warns of 3 bln euro loss for 2021

IAG said on Friday it planned to fly about 60% of its pre-pandemic capacity in the current quarter.

Reuters

More than 80% of Spain's population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19

International

Spain's COVID-19 infection rate rises back to "medium risk" level

More than 80% of Spain's population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Reuters

Opposition to photovoltaic park at Son Bonet, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Government rejects Son Bonet photovoltaic park project

"Social rejection" is one reason for the industry council saying no to the project.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Grupo II Officers in Palma.

Latest headlines

Palma gypsy clans allegedly dealing drugs via dataphone

Investigators are analysing transfers made via the account and following the money trail to find out how many sales were made.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Plane at Palma Airport.

Latest headlines

Palma Airport shut down

The plane was en-route from Morocco to Turkey.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
“I can´t see why anyone in their right mind would defend drunken tourists...”

Comment

Last orders in Mallorca

“I can´t see why anyone in their right mind would defend drunken tourists...”

Jason Moore

Prepandemic employment levels in Spain but the job market is still very fragile

Comment

Employment ups and downs

Prepandemic employment levels in Spain but the job market is still very fragile.

Humphrey Carter

Some of the letters the paper published were profoundly moving.

Comment

Will Britain approve assisted dying?

Donald Trelford's views on some of the stories of the week.

Donald Trelford

Active doesn’t solely mean taking part in activities.

Majorca tourism

Camping - Mallorca’s missing link

Do you think Mallorca should have proper tourist campsites? What do you think?

Andrew Ede

Following the instructions

Comment

Why Don't men ever follow instructions?

Frank Leavers: "I’d like to highlight a subject that has been concerning many of us for quite some time now."

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
Managed to avoid the Martini cocktails at Halloween.

Lifestyle

New House, New Body - Chapter 2

How is Sarah Forge changing after getting involved in these two all-consuming projects?

Sarah Forge

Playa d'Alcudia, Mallorca.

Lifestyle

Mallorca has a lot to offer in Autumn

Mallorca is the perfect place to enjoy cycling, golf, hiking, or visits to heritage buildings and traditional local fairs during the autumn months.

Wendy Urquhart

Arnau cloquells sintes

Lifestyle

Prize winning photographs to protect the Balearic sea: See for yourself

We encourage you to dive into the Balearic Sea and be an active part of the Balearic underwater show!

MARE & Sara García Betorz

What's on / Films
MARVEL'S ETERNALS Official Trailer (2021)

Films

Films in English for Friday 5 until Thursday 11 November

This week several new films have been released. Take a look!

Christina Buchet

What's on / Coming soon
Inca's third fair

Coming soon

What's On Friday 5 and Saturday 6 November

Inca is holding their third and final fair this weekend. The Dinosaurs Tour is still going on and plenty of different concerts to see. Also we kick off our Christmas Corner with events coming soon.

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
Weather Forecast for next days

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for November 6

It's very stormy in some parts of Mallorca so make sure everything's tied down and keep up with the weather all over Mallorca via our live webcams, by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Eating Out / Festive Food
Cooking up a Majorcan treat

Eating Out

Fosh’n’Fish

Follow Marc's steps to prepare a classic Mallorcan seabass.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Warm yourself with a super lamb dish

Eating Out

Warm youself with some lamb chops

This is a great recipe which you can use local ingredients for.

Jeff HarterMajorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A fishy tale!

Eating Out

Getting you hooked on fish

How about trying a seafood recipe today!

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The best of Majorcan cooking

Eating Out

Mallorcan cuisine at its best

Find out how to make "sopas mallorquinas" and surprise you whole family!

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Hailed as one of the best roof top bars in Mallorca by The Roof Top Guide

Palmanova

Origin Super Food Garden

Fun trendy atmosphere, yet family friendly.

Laura Stadler

Fish and chips

Palmanova

O'Neill's

Bar offering a variety of cocktails, Guinness on draught, live sport, pool table and covered terrace!

Laura Stadler

Living / Schools
The last day of the first half term was celebrated in colourful style at Queen’s College.

Schools

Happy Halloween from Queen’s College

Halloween masks covered Covid masks; despite the safety protocol, everyone had a happy, horrific Halloween!

Queen's College

Sport / Other Sports
Velodrome in Palma

Cycling

Cycling-Champions League geared to take track racing into new era in Mallorca

Saturday's cast in Mallorca will boast 29 Olympic medals and 63 world titles.

Reuters

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