News of the day 28 January 2022
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Weather

Mallorca Weather Forecast for January 28

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

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Giralda tower and the cathedral are pictured in Seville, Spain

International

Spain hands list of 1,000 contested Church properties to local authorities

The conflict stems from a law that allowed the Church to register properties linked to religious practice as possessions, even without proof of ownership.

Reuters

Archive image of the Son Espases ICU.

Coronavirus news

Palma hospital activates new phase of contingency plan for Covid

The number of beds has been increased and more staff have been hired.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cabrera

Latest headlines

Cabrera National Park to receive 10 million from Madrid

The money will go to research and management in the expanded part of the park.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Negotiations with Iberia about the sale of Air Europa broke down a week or so before Christmas

Latest headlines

Air Europa and the admirable Pepe

Negotiations with Iberia about the sale of Air Europa broke down a week or so before Christmas.

Andrew Ede

Gross domestic product grew 5% from a historic 10.8% slump the previous year

International

Spanish economic growth at fastest in 20 years but misses govt forecast

Gross domestic product grew 5% from a historic 10.8% slump the previous year.

Reuters

Spain's health minister, Carolina Darias

Coronavirus news

Curve of the current virus wave "has been bent"

In general, cumulative incidence and hospitalisations are down.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vaccination at Son Dureta in Palma, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Foreign population an "influential factor" in Balearics vaccination rate

Foreign population percentage the highest in Spain; percentage vaccination of the whole population the lowest.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Vitamin D

Comment

Careful with your Vitamin D supplements

Vitamin D toxicity leads to excessively high blood calcium levels. It can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.

Simon Kenion Shears

“It is time for Spain and Britain to sign a mutually beneficial deal...”

Comment

Deal time

“It is time for Spain and Britain to sign a mutually beneficial deal...”

Jason Moore

There are so many things I love about Spain, especially its history.

Comment

The witches of Spain

There are so many things I love about Spain, especially its history.

Humphrey Carter

The Catalan rumba started with the Romani gypsy community in Barcelona in the 1950s.

Comment

Still waiting for Unesco - the Catalan rumba

The Catalan rumba started with the Romani gypsy community in Barcelona in the 1950s.

Andrew Ede

British Attorney General Suella Braverman

Comment

BBC fight prior restraint bid over spy story

Has the BBC discovered something involving the agent that should be made public?

Donald Trelford

See if you can open Sa Fortaleza to the public.

Comment

Thank the Brits in Pollensa before trying to attract new markets

"Launch a campaign on social media thanking the British for being so loyal to the municipality over almost four decades and state that you hope to see them all again in 2022."

Jason Moore

Holiday / Lifestyle
Members exhibition with 2020 prize winners Nikki Jones and Sarray Sans

Community

Art, fun and friendship event on Mallorca

The exhibition will take place on Saturday January 29 from 12.00 until 17.00 in Palma.

Vicki McLeod

Marine Cititzen Science

Lifestyle

Balance and future challenges

Let’s make 2022 a particularly successful year for the conservation of the Balearic Sea.

Marilles Foundation

What's on / Films
BELFAST - Official Trailer

Films

Films in English from Friday 28 January

This week we show the wonderful film Belfast. Also we continue with Will Smith, Bradley Cooper and Benedict Cumberbatch on the big screen.

Christina BuchetFrank Leavers

What's on / Coming soon
Today’s cycling Challenge takes place from Pollensa to Andratx.

Coming soon

What's On Saturday 29 January and Sunday 30 January

Today’s cycling Challenge takes place from Pollensa to Andratx. Be advised of road closures.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Eating Out / Festive Food
Perfect place to meet

Portals Nous

Secret Garden

Enjoy hearty food and a welcoming service

Laura Stadler

Sport / Real Mallorca
We’ll also have to pay the player’s salary, as well as the dreaded agent’s fees !

Real Mallorca

RCD Mallorca trying to sign giant Kosovan striker

Could this new player improve RCD Mallorca's delicate situation?

Monro Bryce

Sport / Other Sports
Rafa Nadal

Tennis

Nadal beats Berrettini to reach Australian Open final

"I have been a little bit unlucky during my career with some injuries and other times I played amazing finals with good chances."

Reuters

Russia's Daniil Medvedev

Tennis

Medvedev takes down Tsitsipas to set up Nadal date in final

The Russian will now seek to stop Nadal from setting an all-time men's record of 21 Grand Slam titles.

Reuters

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