News of the day 26 November 2021
News / Latest headlines
People on a bar terrace in Murcia

Latest headlines

Electricity prices more of a concern than a Covid new wave

Almost 80% of those surveyed agreed with confinement measures for unvaccinated people.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

People hold a banner during a protest to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

International

Thousands demonstrate in Spain to end violence against women

Last week the government broadened its definition of "gender violence" crimes.

Reuters

Over 70 guests celebrated Thanksgiving in style yesterday lunchtime

Latest headlines

Thanksgiving lunch a united success

Guests from across the international community gathered for a truly memorable lunch.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Roads in Ibiza

Latest headlines

Congress rejects Balearics roads investment amendment

The Partido Popular tabled the amendment for 146 million euros investment.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The 47.75 million for sustainable tourism plans in the Balearics as a destination

Latest headlines

Sustainable tourism funds for the Balearics ... and they are not from a tax

Will these funds improve the Balearic tourism sector amid fading winter tourism optimism?

Andrew Ede

New regulations being pondered.

Latest headlines

EU proposes booster jab for summer 2022 travel

Greece has proposed people should in future be able to travel freely if they have received a dose in the past six months.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Crowding on a train in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Passengers threatening to take rail company to court

Delays, "disastrous" information management, overcrowding ... .

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The European Commision recommended an EU-wide travel ban to and from southern Africa.

International

Spain to restrict flights from S.Africa, Botswana over new COVID-19 variant

The European Commision recommended an EU-wide travel ban to and from southern Africa.

Reuters

Flight snap-shot at Palma airport.

Latest headlines

Winter break in Mallorca. 14 hours travelling, 8 kilometres walked

On this journey this involved a seven-hour transfer wait at Bristol. This was caused by the airline cancelling an earlier flight that we had booked that involved a two-hour transfer.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Bar rules

Latest headlines

Covid passports for bars and restaurants on hold after system crashes

As cases have ticked up in the past few weeks, several Spanish regions have sought judicial approval to demand proof of vaccination o

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

In doubt.

Latest headlines

Takeover of Palma-based airline in doubt

"We want to keep pushing for this, but the situation has grown ever more complicated"

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
It’s been going on in the United States for decades, soon it could be in Mallorca

Comment

Mallorca’s cash for trash

It’s been going on in the United States for decades, soon it could be in Mallorca.

Humphrey Carter

But how effective is this as an incentive?

Comment

The certificate “incentive”

But how effective is this as an incentive?

Andrew Ede

Why are so many people joining the so-called ‘grey workforce’? What do you think?

Comment

Hey, you pensioners out there...Gizza job!

Why are so many people joining the so-called ‘grey workforce’? What do you think?

Frank Leavers

What do you think this holiday season will be like?

Comment

Christmas shouldn’t be different

What do you think this holiday season will be like?

Andrew Ede

Alexander Obolensky

Comment

The legend of the Flying Prince

What made this exiled Russian prince a national hero?

Donald Trelford

Holiday / Lifestyle
Daily life amid coronavirus pandemic in London

Letters to the editor

Covid restrictions

A readers writes about the current restrictions in England and the current situation in Mallorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Balearic Islands, has already achieved the elimination of almost 70,000 plastic bottles from the hospitality sector and is expected to remove about 3 tonnes of waste from the supply chain in 2021

Lifestyle

Join us tonight for an immersive experience in Andratx!

The MARE - Dragonera PhotoCollab remains exhibited in the same Plenary Hall until the 3rd of December.

Save the Med

Why do Mallorcans live exceptionally long lives?

Lifestyle

Why isn’t Mallorca a Blue Zone?

Why do Mallorcans live exceptionally long lives? What can be learned from them?

Simon Kenion Shears

What's on / Films
House of Gucci | Official Trailer | MGM Studios

Films

Films in English for Friday 26 November until Thursday 2 December

Update: Time change for Thursday December 2 for Spencer at Rivoli!

Christina Buchet

What's on / Coming soon
2020/21

Coming soon

What's On Friday 26 November

Today the rest of the Christmas markets in Palma will open until January.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather / Latest news
Sport / Other Sports
Alcaraz was replaced by world number 60 Pedro Martinez Portero

Tennis

Spain's Alcaraz out of Davis Cup Finals due to COVID

Alcaraz was replaced by world number 60 Pedro Martinez Portero.

Reuters

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