News of the day 8 November 2021
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US borders reopened.

International

US reopens borders after nearly 2 years

President Donald Trump shut down America's borders in early 2020 as coronavirus infections soared around the world.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The high winds made the job of the fire brigade even more difficult.

Latest headlines

Pollensa fire brought under control

"Police everywhere and fire brigade have said they can’t get it under control"

Jason Moore

"High winds caused havoc in some areas..."

Latest headlines

Gone with the wind

"High winds caused havoc in some areas..."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Helathcare Professional administering Covid vaccine at Ibiza Nursing Home.

Coronavirus news

Thousands in the Balearics refuse Covid vaccine

The 30-39 age group has the lowest number of people vaccinated with 128,795 having had at least one dose.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Alibaba Group founder's, Jack Ma, superyacht Zen is anchored by Mallorca Island coast

Latest headlines

Superyachts enjoy pandemic tailwind as rich seek zen at sea

The cost of a superyacht can range from $10 million second-hand to $600 million new, industry figures show.

Reuters

A company dinner in Palma.

Coronavirus news

Restaurateurs optimistic in the run up to Christmas

See special Bulletin Festive Fun section for restaurants this Christmas.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Mallorca Weather Forecast for Tuesday

Latest headlines

Mallorca Weather Forecast for November 9

The weather is horrible all week in Mallorca; keep up to date with the weather all over the island by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Moroccan Airport escapees arrive at court in Palma.

Latest headlines

12 Palma Airport escapees in court

Around 60 flights were either grounded or diverted to Ibiza, Minorca and mainland Spain and Palma Airport was shut down for several hours.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

British reservations of second homes in Spain have been rising for the past three months

International

Brits take pole position as Taylor Wimpey España reveals huge surge in second home buyers

British reservations of second homes in Spain have been rising for the past three months.

Taylor Wimpey España

Pollensa fire.

Latest headlines

Pollensa fire was arson

"Full iinvestigation has been launched...."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Palma Airport escapees arriving at court.

Latest headlines

Prosecutors demand jail time for Palma Airport escapees

The Prosecutor's Office believes there’s enough evidence to show that the escape was premeditated.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Making a point.

International

Minister stands in sea to film COP26 speech to show climate change

"The statement juxtaposes the COP26 setting with the real-life situations faced in Tuvalu"

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Face mask fears,

International

EU says face masks don't pose health risks after report raises concerns

A report in October by Belgium's public health body Sciensano said it had found titanium dioxide (TiO2), a potentially hazardous substance, in the synthetic face masks it examined,

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Change in spanish labour laws?

Comment

Changing the labour laws

“It is outrageous that even people who are in employment are living under a bridge because they can´t pay the rent....”

Jason Moore

Holiday / Lifestyle
Frosty Dawn coming into flower once again this year on my bush that was grown from just a small cutting.

Lifestyle

Herbs: keep going for a few more weeks!

"As I have just said ‘gardening is always full of surprises’ but unhappily they are not always nice surprises"

Dorothy Loeffler

Graham Baxter property specialist

Community

Where to shop local on Mallorca

Check out our business guide section.

Laura Stadler

La d'Albercutx in Pollensa.

Lifestyle

Visit Mallorca's historic towers

The towers with the best views are Torre des Verger in Banyalbufar, Torre d’Albercutx in Pollensa and Torre d’Albarca in Artà.

Wendy Urquhart

Weather / Latest news
Palma harbour & boats.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for November 8

The weather will be very unsettled in Mallorca all week, but you can keep up with what it's like all over island via our live webcams, just click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Boat underwater in Puerto Andratx.

Latest news

Storm 'Blas' battered Puerto Andratx

143 incidents were reported in the Balearic Islands and 53 of them were in Mallorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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