News of the day 14 May 2021
News / Latest headlines
Shops in Lisbon decorated with Portuguese flag.

International

Bad news for tourists & football fans heading for Portugal

Non-residents of Portugal can only enter the country if their travel is essential.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sol Wave House, Magalluf.

Latest headlines

Magalluf Hotels opening next week

A new Association called ‘Magaluf Waterfront’ has been launched by some businesses in the area with the aim of promoting the holiday hotspot as a tourist destination

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Hotel Employee, Mallorca.

Coronavirus news

Mallorca hotel employees may be given PCRs

"If this proposal is implemented, workers will have additional safety measures this season, which will allow them to work in a safer environment.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Mallorca is proving one of the top yachting destinations this year

Latest headlines

The end of the state of alarm sparks surge in demand for yacht charters in the Balearics

“People are putting a greater value on their health than before and are prepared to invest in security and safety...”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

There were wild parties across Spain and clashes in Palma last weekend

Latest headlines

Nightlife wanting to open to end street parties

Home and street parties and have increased across the country due to the lack of legal and controlled nightlife offer

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

British Airways Planes, Heathrow Airport, London.

International

British Airways to trial 'Game-changing' Covid test

The airline claims the test correctly identifies 98% of people who have Covid-19 and 100% of those who don’t have the virus.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Scooter regulations in Spain

International

Fines of up to 200 euros for scooter users

Scooters are defined as vehicles. Similar rules apply as for cars and motorcycles.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Spanish flag, Madrid.

International

Indian variant of Covid causing concern in the UK

The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has admitted that there is some anxiety about the new Indian variant of Covid.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Passengers at Ibiza Airport

Majorca tourism

Tourism season expected to last "well into autumn"

The rest of May will be key to starting the tourism season "strongly".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

the Bellevue area in Alcudia

Latest headlines

Spotlight North: What actually is the agreement with Bellevue?

There are complaints from this area that it feels "neglected".

Andrew Ede

Local police staged a loud protest

Latest headlines

Spotlight North: Police not wanting to do nights in Santa Margalida

There were protests by police directed at the town hall in January.

Andrew Ede

Portugal holiday mess.

Latest headlines

What a mess! Tourists left in the dark

"The British Embassy in Lisbon said it had no further information...."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vaccination in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday

Twenty-six new cases in Mallorca, where the incidence rates continue to fall.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A hot summer.

Latest headlines

2020: the hottest year on record in Spain

Concentrations of greenhouse gases also reached historic highs,

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Local & National Police inspection in Palma.

Coronavirus news

More police on the streets of Palma this weekend

Controls will be carried out in coordination with Local Police in various Municipalities.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
easyJet and TUI came out

Comment

Viewpoint: To travel or not...

Uncertainty in the travel industry is rife and consumers don’t seen convinced.

Humphrey Carter

Britain's PM Johnson walks outside Downing Street in London

Comment

Frank Talking: Politics and Boris - You really couldn't make it up!

Our columnist Frank Leavers analyses the key to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's popularity.

Frank Leavers

Medieval Market of Capdepera

Comment

The Blog: Mallorca’s mediaeval past is on hold

Does the absence of fairs and festivals represent a stripping of tradition and community?

Andrew Ede

Passenger walks at Brussels international airport

Comment

Viewpoint: Guess who’s not paying for tests

"Europe’s two leading tourist countries are France and Spain. One of them has said that it will pay for tests, the other has said that it will not."

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
Children from Colegio Sant Francesc with the dragon, Manacor.

Lifestyle

Manacor City Centre turned into a Fairy Forest

There are 5 large figures from the enchanted forest on the fairy route; a gnome, a fairy, a pegasus, a tree-man and a dragon.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Balearic beaches ready to receive tourists

Lifestyle

The week in tourism: Mallorca’s tourism and the art of diplomacy

All possible diplomatic efforts are required in obtaining that coveted place on the green list.

Andrew Ede

Cala Agulla, Mallorca.

Lifestyle

6 Balearic beaches in the running for Best Spanish Beach 2021

The competition for Best Spanish Beach coincides with the II Edition of Condé Nast Traveller Conversations about the future of Travel and Tourism.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Secret Garden in Portals Nous

Lifestyle

Where to eat out on Mallorca this weekend!

Don’t forget that now bars and restaurants are now open until 22.30 daily without closing during the day or on the weekends.

Laura Stadler

What's on / Films
'Valhalla Rising' Trailer HD

Films

Films in English this week in Palma

Check out the new releases (sneak previews) and showtimes for CineCiutat, Ocimax and Festival Park.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather / Latest news
Weather forecast for the Balearic Islands for Saturday, May 15

Latest news

Today's weather on Mallorca

Whether you're off to the beach or to town, you can check the weather before you leave home by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 14 May 2021
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