News of the day 23 November 2021
News / Latest headlines
Healthcare Professionals at A&E in Palma.

Coronavirus news

Hospitals getting ready for Covid & Flu at the same time

The Health Department is advising people to make an appointment to get their flu vaccination by calling 971 211 998.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

BBVA Regional Director of Business & Corporate Banking, Carlos Rodríguez Escudero.

Latest headlines

Bank boss: the hotel sector has suffered during the pandemic

“The Tourism Industry is and always has been vital to the development of the Spanish economy, but there are big challenges ahead.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Property website reports increase in number of hotels for sale in Spain

International

Over seventy hotels for sale in the Balearics

Nationwide, there has been a 16% increase in the number of hotels for sale over the past year.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Balearic tourism minister, Iago Negueruela, next to the social affairs minister, Fina Santiago

Latest headlines

Tourism minister defends sponsorship of Ed Sheeran event in Palma

Covid funds and not strictly tourist tax funds were used for music awards sponsorship.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Emergency drill in Soller Tunnel, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Emergency Drill in Soller Tunnel

Emergency drills are usually carried out in the Soller Tunnel on a regular basis, but they were not held last year because of the Covid pandemic.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Testing in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

235 news cases of Covid in the Balearics in last 24 hours

The test rate for the 235 cases is lower than Monday's 79 cases; hospitalisations are down.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Limited reopening of bar interiors in Mallorca in May 2021

Coronavirus news

Balearics priority is vaccination, but new measures being reviewed

The opposition fear that bars and restaurants will bear the brunt of any new restrictions.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Train in Mallorca during industrial action

Latest headlines

Rail strikes in December set to go ahead

Industrial action is planned in protest at the future tram service being operated privately.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
“The Queen Elizabeth was dubbed the aircraft carrier with no aircraft...”

Comment

Plane sailing

“The Queen Elizabeth was dubbed the aircraft carrier with no aircraft...”

Jason Moore

The proposed four day week in Spain could be coming as a pilot scheme to the Balearics

Comment

The Balearic four day week

The proposed four day week in Spain could be coming as a pilot scheme to the Balearics.

Humphrey Carter

Spain’s Tourism Minister, Reyes Maroto

Comment

From the coast of Mallorca to the Costa Verde

The government’s plans for tourism sustainability will involve the spending of 615 million euros this year. Do you think it will be enough?

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
Snow Bunting

Lifestyle

You just never know!

Keep your eyes and ears open for something that bit different!

Neville James-Davies

Washed out to sea

Community

The rumbles are getting louder

Local issues rumble as chatter and sometimes find a mighty voice and roar.

Shirley Roberts

Palma Christmas Lights.

Lifestyle

Palma's Christmas Lights will be turned on tomorrow!!

Shows will be staged at 6 different locations in Palma, under the title ‘Llum, llum, llum’.

Wendy Urquhart

What's on / Coming soon
Mayte Alguacil & Her Trio - Them There Eyes

Coming soon

What's On Tuesday 23 November

What events are held near you? Don't forget that tomorrow the Christmas lights will go on.

Christina Buchet

Enderrock awards

Coming soon

Top Events this week across Mallorca

Want to do something different? These are Andrew Ede's top events that are taking place on Mallorca this week.

Andrew Ede

Weather / Latest news
Raining coming down very fast and furious in Palma

Latest news

Torrential rain & thunderstorms in Mallorca

26 Provinces, including the Balearic Islands are on alert nationwide for snowfall, storms, strong winds and high waves. Watch the videos of the storm here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for November 24

More stormy weather forecast in Mallorca. Keep up with what's happening all over the island by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Real Mallorca
Rayo vs Mallorca

Real Mallorca

Rayo cruise to 3-1 win against a poor RCD Mallorca side

Will the RCD Mallorca recover after this debacle? Monro Bryce's thoughts

Monro Bryce

Edition of 23 November 2021
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