News of the day 12 August 2021
News / Latest headlines
Teatre Principal, Palma.

Latest headlines

Teatre Principal sanctioned for breaking Covid regulations

In the next few days, the sanctioning file for Teatre Principal will be processed and the amount of the fine will be set.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Met Office has issued a red alert due to high temperatures over the next few days over the Balearics

Latest headlines

Be cool out there we are on heat alert

"Hot weather will continue to Sunday..."

‘Xarifa’ in Cala Major, Palma.

Latest headlines

Classic boats are back in Palma this weekend

The XXVI Illes Balears Clàssics regatta is part of the Spanish Classic Sailing Cup.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

At Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

July airport passengers 42% lower than 2019

The forecast for the whole year is for around 50% of the number of passengers in 2019.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Santa Ponsa, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Climate change and the threat to Mallorca's tourism

Loss of beaches, deterioration of water quality, uncomfortable temperatures ...

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vaccination in Menorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday

The number of patients on wards is coming down, but there is still an increase in intensive care.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Restaurant terrace, Mallorca.

International

Luxury market boosting the bottom line at restaurants

“The way restaurant reservations are made needs to be rethought."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Son Dureta vaccination centre in Palma, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Health minister in favour of legislation to make vaccination obligatory

In favour, but Patricia Gómez says that public health "cannot be imposed by force".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
“Overall the customer service in Mallorca is superb...but there are some exceptions.”

Comment

Viewpoint: Customer service

“Overall the customer service in Mallorca is superb...but there are some exceptions.”

Jason Moore

My interest in football has been waning over the past few years, Messi finished me off.

Comment

Viewpoint: Messi not crying now...

My interest in football has been waning over the past few years, Messi finished me off.

Humphrey Carter

My daughter loves the Hotel Son Caliu, it is her second favourite place after Son Amar.

Comment

Summer Blog: Don´t go on a diet when you go on holiday...

"So we booked into her favourite hotel on half board. Big mistake..."

Jason Moore

Some might like it even hotter, but not if the beaches start to disappear

Comment

The Blog: How hot do you want it?

How will climate change affect Mallorca in the coming decades?

Andrew Ede

What to do? I hate camping, always have, always will

Comment

Summer Blog: Let’s go camping shall we? Thanks, but no thanks!

"What to do? I hate camping, always have, always will"

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
At Maison Legrix

Lifestyle

Food and Wine: Croissants - France’s famous continental breakfast bun the English adore

How do Palma's bakers compare with those in Paris when it comes to making decent croissants?

Andrew Valente

The vineyard was planted in 2017 and the Pinot Noir and Syrah wines began their journey

Community

Humans of Mallorca met Tommy Carter – Winemaker of the Soller Valley

So what is Tommy of Biniaraix doing with his beloved vines?

Shirley Roberts

Weather / Latest news
Cala Agulla, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for August 13

Keep up to date with the weekend weather in Mallorca by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Playa d'Alcudia, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weekend Weather Forecast for August 13-15

Slap on some sun tan lotion and keep up to date with the weekend weather in Mallorca by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Other Sports
Lionel Messi Press Conference after signing for Paris St Germain

Other Sports

After Messi, what next for Barca?

While Lionel Messi's departure marks the end of an era for Barcelona, there is plenty more to be resolved...

Reuters

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