News of the day 4 July 2022
News / Latest headlines
Wonder of the Seas

Latest headlines

Find out which ships are in port today

The Wonder of the Seas will be visiting us in Palma today.

Ashlee Caliz

Foreign property investment is vital for the Balearic economy.

Latest headlines

Real estate sector to defend the rights of foreign investors

More than half of properties soild in 2021 were to foreigners.

Humphrey Carter

More than 20 people injured in a chlorine leak from a hotel swimming pool in Port d'Alcúdia

Latest headlines

More than 20 people affected by chlorine leak at Puerto Alcudia hotel pool

It appears that a fault with the chlorine supply created a toxic cloud.

Humphrey Carter

Balearic government wants more people to come forward for the booster jab.

Latest headlines

Covid is "under control" in the Balearics as cases rise

Extra 1,600 medical staff have been taken on since March.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
Son Llatzer

Lifestyle

Medical madness in Soller

The hospital situation for the Soller Valley continues to be debated as the one our area is attached to is Son Llatzer.

Shirley Roberts

Holiday / Airport
Express departure parking time has been reduced in Palma.

Airport

Free express parking slashed at Palma airport

Free express parking at arrivals remains 15 minutes.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Travelling
Service sector is struggling to cope in the Balearics.

Travelling

Tourist industry struggling to find staff

Spain's catering industry is 200,000 workers short.

Andrew Mills

easyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren has a house and business interests in Mallorca.

Travelling

Mallorca to host easyJet bosses in middle of airline strike

easyJet cabin crew strike led to flight delays over the weekend in Palma.

Humphrey Carter

Some of Spain's top holiday destinations are looking at bringing back masks.

Travelling

Masks could be reintroduced in Spain's top holiday destinations

Local authorities are monitoring developments closely.

Humphrey Carter

Chief Operating Officer

Travelling

EasyJet hit by more troubles as top executive quits

EasyJet stung by strike action.

Malorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather / Temperatures
Cala d'Or, Mallorca

Temperatures

Monday's weather in Mallorca

Yellow alert for high temperatures for most of the island.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Other Sports
Rafael Nadal celebrates win over Botic van de Zandschulp at Wimbledon.

Other Sports

Nadal into Wimbledon quarters after testing third set

Rafael Nadal will face American Taylor Fritz in the quarter-finals.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Food and drink / Food and drink
A serving of caldereta with a giant cigala

Food and drink

Lobster with pasta alla Caporale style

In Spanish there is a special word for the lobster with claws and it is ‘bogavante.’

Andrew Valente

Edition of 1 July 2022
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