News of the day 14 January 2022
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Agents of the Seprona of the Guardia Civil

Latest headlines

Convicted of shooting his dog in the head on a Selva farm

The accused accepted 16 months in prison and a 3.5 year ban on owning animals.

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Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York

International

UK's Prince Andrew stripped of royal and military links

An open letter to the queen, signed by more than 150 veterans called for Andrew to have his military titles taken away.

Reuters

Vaccination helps prevent the serious effects of COVID.

Coronavirus news

COVID admissions of children and adolescents on the rise

Yesterday the Balearic Islands notified another 4,103 new positives and at the moment there are 53,147 people with Covid.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Archive photo of the Inca motorway

Latest headlines

Accident on Inca motorway

The vehicles have been removed but traffic is still somewhat slow.

Europa Press

Sucesos.- Rescatan a una pareja de excursionistas de 72 y 67 años perdidos en el Puig de Bà litx con su perro

Latest headlines

Elderly couple rescued after getting lost near Soller

Agents of the Mountain Rescue Group of the Guardia Civil and the Fire Station of Sóller were mobilised.

Europa Press

Mallorca tourism

Majorca tourism

Summer 2021 - a hedging of bets

What will be the reality of the tourism industry this year?

Andrew Ede

Joseph Fiennes and his wife, María Dolores Diéguez, leaving a tile shop

Latest headlines

Award-winning British actor home in Mallorca

The film for the Netflix platform has been postponed for the moment.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cruise ship in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Pressure group calls for halt to cruise ships because of Covid

Follows 54 people having been taken off a ship in Palma on Thursday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Downing Street office has apologised to Buckingham Palace.

International

Johnson's office apologises to Queen Elizabeth for party on eve of funeral

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Downing Street office has apologised to Buckingham Palace.

Reuters

Mallorcan cyclist Mavi García

Majorca tourism

Council of Mallorca prepares for Madrid tourism fair promotion

Promoting to the national market; the Sustainable Tourism Observatory; the United Airlines route.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Britain and the EU said on Friday they would intensify negotiations to resolve post-Brexit trade issues.

International

UK says there's a deal to be done to solve post-Brexit trade issues

Britain and the EU said on Friday they would intensify negotiations to resolve post-Brexit trade issues.

Reuters

The voluntary confinement started on Jan. 4 and replicates a similar strategy taken at the onset of the pandemic in 2020.

International

Workers confined in campervans at Spanish water plant to guarantee operations

The voluntary confinement started on Jan. 4 and replicates a similar strategy taken at the onset of the pandemic in 2020.

Reuters

Make sure your Covid passport does not expire.

Latest headlines

Covid passport only valid for nine months without the booster

People aged over 40 urged to bet the booster jab next week.

Malorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Numerous police patrols were involved in the chase.

Latest headlines

Would be baby snatcher caught in Palma

Police patrols intercepted the man as he fled being chased by the father.

Malorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Roberta Metsola

Comment

Brexit re-think looming?

Could a new Briton-friendly President of the European Parliament spark change?

Humphrey Carter

Impactful headlines, but lessened by what people now appreciate

Comment

Communicating Covid

Dr. Carme Borrell is a specialist in public health and is critical of how decisions have been communicated over the course of the pandemic.

Andrew Ede

“The United States is coming to an end. The question is how?”

Comment

Is America facing a civil war?

This week Donald Trelford talks about the possibility of the US facing a civil war and whether Boris is doomed.

Donald Trelford

It in fact stated that part of the charm was that it was for adults only

Comment

Hotels - all for one, one for all

Should adults-only hotels be allowed? What do you think?

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
Cars are seen for hire in Mallorca

Letters to the editor

Car hire crooks

A reader shares his recent experience with a car hire company on Mallorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

This is why early detection of ‘hidden forests’ is so important

Lifestyle

Deserts under the sea

Most hidden deserts are irreversible and will not regenerate.

Marilles foundation

What's on / Films
Scream | Official Trailer (2022 Movie)

Films

Films in English for Friday 14 until Thursday 20 January

An additional showing of this scary movie to be shown at Festival Park this week.

Christina BuchetFrank Leavers

What's on / Coming soon
Sport / Other Sports
Novak Djokovic

Tennis

Australia cancels Novak Djokovic's visa

The Government (of Australian Prime Minister Scott) Morrison is firmly committed to protecting Australia's borders.

ReutersEuropa Press

The vacant spot in the draw will be decided after qualifying

Tennis

Australian Open draw shaken up with Djokovic visa cancellation

The vacant spot in the draw will be decided after qualifying.

Reuters

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