News of the day 9 August 2020
News / Latest headlines
Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
It's very hot and sunny in Majorca today with moderate winds in some places. To view the weather across the island from our webcams, click here.
Tourism
Human Pressure Index shows huge rise in tourist numbers
The highest number of people in the Balearics on the same day was 2,078,276 on August 9, 2017
Coronavirus
8.6 per cent of Balearics Covid cases have been imported
Thirty-nine cases originated in other regions of Spain.
Emergencies
Diver dies following accident near Cala Estellencs
Another diver has had to be treated because of a decompression problem.
News / Comment
Viewpoint
What your live home TV links say
Watching the news, never mind working in it, is not particularly uplifting at the moment, but there is a new attraction.
Holiday / Lifestyle
Sunday Essay
If royalty is in trouble, is reform the answer?
Would a newly slimmed down royal family still have Queen Elizabeth’s commitment to the Commonwealth?
Edition of 9 August 2020
Viewpoint
Person of the week, cheers and boos
Juan Carlos; video about the effects of the virus on tourism; and Aberdeen footballers.
Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter