News of the day 25 January 2022
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Mallorca Weather Forecast for January 25

You can keep up to date with the weather across the island here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Emergency services were unable to save the victim

Latest headlines

One fatality in fire in Can Pastilla

Several neighbours raised the alarm.

Europa Press

Britain's Queen Elizabeth official birthday

International

Royal crown slips as Elizabeth prepares to mark 70 years as queen

The royals themselves are also conscious of how they must adapt to a changing world.

Reuters

Government's measure aims to expand the housing stock in the Balearic Islands

Latest headlines

Judges endorse process to expropriate vacant apartments

The temporary use transfer allows for propertyto be removed from the market and rented to those in need for a maximum 30% of their income.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization

Coronavirus news

Do not assume COVID pandemic reaching 'end game', warns WHO

"On the contrary, globally the conditions are ideal for more variants to emerge."

Reuters

Government eases restrictions

Latest headlines

What you need to know when travelling to the UK

Children aged 12-15 in England will be able to prove their vaccination status or proof of prior infection via a digital NHS COVID Pass from 3 February for outbound travel.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

"These are permanent missions of stability and deterrence and in no way offensive,"

International

Spain's military in eastern Europe is focused on deterrence - minister

Spain has also sent two warships to the Mediterranean and Black Sea.

Reuters

Over 3,000 new cases reported.

Latest headlines

Four more Covid deaths in the Balearics

Death toll has reached 1,117.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The police investigation could force a delay to the internal inquiry commissioned by Johnson.

International

UK police to investigate alleged lockdown breaches at PM's residence

The police investigation could force a delay to the internal inquiry commissioned by Johnson.

Reuters

Police are now investigating the 1,600 people added to the register fraudulently

Coronavirus news

Spain breaks up COVID passport forgery ring

Police are now investigating the 1,600 people added to the register fraudulently.

Reuters

The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19.

Coronavirus news

Omicron survives longer on plastic, skin than prior variants

This might have helped Omicron replace Delta as the dominant variant and spread rapidly.

Reuters

The new vehicles are the force’s first intake of hybrid vehicles

Latest headlines

Palma's local police force goes hybrid

The new vehicles are the force’s first intake of hybrid vehicles.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Overall, the pension increase will cost some 6.5 billion euros

International

Spain to raise regular public pensions by 2.5% this year

The lowest public pensions will increase by 3%, while inflation reached 6.5% in 2021.

Reuters

News / Comment
Spain is the healthiest place to live in the world according to new British study.

Comment

Spain is the best

Spain is the healthiest place to live in the world according to new British study.

Humphrey Carter

“I would say that the Balearic government has handled the Covid situation quite well.”

Comment

Covid and the Balearics

“I would say that the Balearic government has handled the Covid situation quite well.”

Jason Moore

Holiday / Lifestyle
Delicate almond blossom.

Community

‘I’m only Human – after all’

Find out how the inhabitants of the Sóller valley are preparing to welcome you all!

Shirley Roberts

What's on / Films
BELFAST - Official Trailer

Films

1960's film Belfast is coming to Palma in English this weekend

Named one of the best films of 2021 by the National Board of Review.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

What's on / Coming soon
Vincenzo Capezzuto & Soqquadro Italiano

Coming soon

What's On Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 January

The 31st Challenge Ciclista Mallorca starts tomorrow on the island over five days so be advised of road closures during this event.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vincenzo Capezzuto

Coming soon

Top Events this week on the island

Take a look at Andrew Ede's top events that are taking place on Mallorca this week.

Andrew Ede

Sport / Other Sports
Rafa Nadal has drawn within two wins of a record 21st Grand Slam title.

Tennis

Nadal survives Shapovalov scare to keep record bid intact

Rafa Nadal has drawn within two wins of a record 21st Grand Slam title.

Reuters

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