News of the day 4 January 2022
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Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The accused dragged the animal along the road

Latest headlines

Prison sentence demanded for man who killed his dog

The Prosecutor's Office of Manacor demands a sentence of one year in prison for the man for an alleged crime of Animal Mistreatment.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Queuing at the s'Escorxador health centre

Latest headlines

Nurses overwhelmed with anxiety and stress due to collapse of the health centres

Nurses ask for patience and empathy from patients who, due to delays, are getting impatient and aggressive towards staff.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vials containing the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine against COVID-19 are displayed at a mobile vaccine clinic, in Valparaiso

Coronavirus news

Spain's 14-day COVID-19 infection rate rises to 2,295 per 100,000

Spain's Health Ministry reported a new record in the national 14-day COVID-19 infection rate.

Reuters

Migrants wait to disembark from a Spanish coast guard vessel

International

4,400 migrants lost at sea bound for Spain in 2021, double previous year

Spain does not keep figures for people who die trying to reach its shores.

Reuters

Foreign tourism to Spain soars

Majorca tourism

Foreign tourism to Spain soars in November, still well below 2019 levels

Foreign tourists numbers were still only 72% of those seen in October 2019.

Reuters

Mountain Refuge

Latest headlines

Refuges recorded occupancy rate of 70% at Christmas despite COVID-19

Reservations had reached 92 percent but places were cancelled as infections increased.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Terrace in Menorca

Latest headlines

Balearics led December fall in unemployment

Over 28,000 fewer people out of work compared with December 2020.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Tourists by the Cathedral in Palma, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Balearics had most foreign tourists from January to November

However, there was the usual big slump in tourist numbers in November.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Covid testing in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Record number of Covid cases in a single day

The main health service demand continues to be primary care, although hospital numbers are rising.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
“Mallorca must find ways to cash-in on its successful movie role...”

Comment

Starring role

“Mallorca must find ways to cash-in on its successful movie role...”

Jason Moore

We are supposed to be wear-ing masks outside in Spain, but many are not.

Coronavirus news

The mask of Covid

We are supposed to be wear-ing masks outside in Spain, but many are not.

Humphrey Carter

The health service has been the focus of an ongoing row concerning language.

Comment

Mallorca and the muddle of place names

The health service has been the focus of an ongoing row concerning language.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
Sunrise seen from Soller

Community

A Christmas and New Year to remember

Memories come in all shapes and sizes and this festive season will be remembered.

Shirley Roberts

Field near Ternelles

Lifestyle

Carpets of yellow, lumps, and a leaf warbler

The winter birdwatching on Mallorca continues with some good sightings.

Neville James-Davies

What's on / Coming soon
Adoració dels tres Reis d'Orient

Coming soon

Top Events this week on the island

These are the top events that are taking place on Mallorca this week.

Andrew Ede

Edition of 4 January 2022
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