News of the day 4 December 2021
News / Latest headlines
Vaccination queues at Son Dureta, Palma.

Coronavirus news

Long queues to get vaccinated in Palma

“The number of active cases has increased by 44% in the last week.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Seaplane competition planned for Puerto Pollensa, Mallorca

Latest headlines

International seaplane competition planned for Puerto Pollensa

The aim is to revive the Schneider Cup, which was held between 1911 and 1931.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

EU headquarters illustration Covid

International

EU gives first nod to disbursement of 10 bln euros to Spain under recovery plan

Under the recovery plan, Spain is entitled to receive nearly 70 billion euros in grants.

Reuters

People in the streets of Palma.

Latest headlines

Fears Covid infections will rise over the bank holiday weekend

Pfizer has confirmed that 1.3 million doses will be sent to Spain on December 13 and 24,000 doses are expected to be allocated to Mallorca; Minorca and Ibiza.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

POLLENÇA. Ca n¿Escarrintxo podría albergar la primera sala pública cubierta de conciertos.

Latest headlines

An auditorium for Pollensa that isn’t?

Pollensa town hall duly held its ‘Imagine Ca n’Escarrintxo’ participatory day last weekend.

Andrew Ede

hat about other events for Sant Antoni?

Latest headlines

Will there ever be fireworks for Sant Antoni in Sa Pobla again?

The latest meeting to discuss the fiestas was held earlier this week, and it confirmed that there would be no pyromusical.

Andrew Ede

Number one on the list of novelties is the likely extension of the restricted hours

Latest headlines

D-Month for next year’s Formentor restrictions

Number one on the list of novelties is the likely extension of the restricted hours.

Andrew Ede

Police in Calle de Manacor, Palma.

Latest headlines

5 injured in Palma pub brawl

Police say the fight involved knives, sticks and bottles.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

S'Escorxador centre in Palma Mallorca

Latest headlines

S'Escorxador businesses will be able to stay

The contract for managing the centre runs out at the end of the month.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Balearic President, Francina Armengol at the UIB in Palma.

Latest headlines

18 million euros to be spent on youth employment

"Many young people have just finished their studies and either don’t have a career, have suffered one crisis after another or have emancipation problems.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Ruins of La Trapa monastery in Andratx, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Protection status for La Trapa monastery

The monastery is the possession of the environmentalists GOB.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Jumper worn by woman whose body was found in the sea in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Guardia Civil appeal for help to identify body

Officers believe the woman may have fallen into the Bay of Palma some time between September 22 and 24.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

'Iona' Cruise Ship in Palma.

Latest headlines

Biggest British Cruise Ship in Palma

'Iona' has been scheduled to visit Palma several times but the trips were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A passenger from the Air Arabia Maroc plane going to court in Mallorca

Latest headlines

A month on, and six Air Arabia Maroc passengers are still wanted

Police doubt that an emergency landing on an island had been wanted.

Efe

Heavy rainfall in November in Mallorca

Latest headlines

47 days of rain: the week in Mallorca

A Balearic government prophecy was longer than that of a fourth-century martyr; the vax centres were doing a roaring trade; and the hoteliers were given short shrift.

Monitor

News / Comment
Through no fault of their own they are now out in the cold.

Comment

Vaccine woes

“Some British expats are still having problems getting vaccinated...”

Jason Moore

The road ahead for the recovery of tourism is going to be a bumpy one

Comment

Tourism’s long road ahead

The road ahead for the recovery of tourism is going to be a bumpy one.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
The crunchy batter was worth a 10

Lifestyle

These two batters take some beating

Find out why this was one of the best dishes of the year.

Andrew Valente

What's on / Coming soon
Adamantium - Pep Garau

Coming soon

What's On Saturday 4 December

Alaró, Algaida, s'Arenal and many other places today there are daily markets.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather / Latest news
Strong winds in Palma.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for December 5

It's very stormy in Mallorca today, keep up to date with the weather forecast for the whole island by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Eating Out / Festive Food
Porto Pi Christmas Decorations.

Christmas event

A Christmas extravaganza at Porto Pi Shopping Centre!

Santa Claus arrives to Porto Pi on Friday, December 10. Check out times to deliver your Christmas letter!

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Real Mallorca
Take Kubo celebrates goal for Real Mallorca against Atlético Madrid

Real Mallorca

Mallorca stun Atlético

Added-time winner from Japan international Take Kubo.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

C.E. Andratx - an historic win

Real Mallorca

Damage limitation for Real Mallorca in Madrid tonight

Real Mallorca face the daunting task of playing La Liga champions Atletico Madrid.

Monro Bryce

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