News of the day 23 October 2020
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Palma Cathedral, Majorca.

Weather

Mallorca Weather Forecast for Friday

It's a cloudy morning in Mallorca with sunny spells this afternoon and strong winds in some places. To view the weather in real time from our webcams all over the island, click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

HMA Hugh Elliott British Ambassador to Spain

Travel

Message from the British Ambassador

We have also updated our travel advice for the Canary Islands.

British Embassy Madrid

Marijuana was seized

Police

What a potty excuse!

The Officers asked to come in first.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Palmanova beach, Mallorca

Hotels

Balearics hotel overnight stays fell 94% in September

The 94% is compared with last September; compared with August, the decrease was 76%.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Road traffice this weekend

Friday, October 23

The state of the roads in Mallorca

Roadworks continue this weekend. Find out the latest alernative routes.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Inca, Mallorca; private security firm contracted for local police

Police

Mayors warning of lack of police to ensure Covid measures' compliance

Mayors' unease has increased because of advice to use Civil Protection volunteers.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Employment office Palma, Mallorca

Employment

Issues with ERTE can be communicated without an appointment

It will now be possible to fill out forms at employment offices.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Pedro Sanchez

Coronavirus

Spain's real COVID total exceeds three million, says PM

PM said he wants to avoid a return to a nationwide lockdown.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Stabbing in Son Caliu

Crime

Video of the Son Caliu stabbing

The victim was reportedly attacked when he tried to stop the defendant robbing the garage.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Toni Costa, Partido Popular Balearics

Politics

PP calling for safe air corridors "like those of the Canaries"

The Partido Popular spokesperson also commented on President Armengol and the bar affair.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Covid testing

Coronavirus

Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday

The positive test rate has gone above eight per cent.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Palma, Mallorca, New Year

Fairs and fiestas

Palma cancels New Year celebrations

There will be no parties in the town hall square or in Plaça de la Reina.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Spain has highest caseload in Western Europe

Coronavirus

Spain holds off on curfews, but struggles to curb COVID-19

Socialising between different households will be banned across the city between midnight and 6 am.

Reuters

President Francina Armengol of the Balearics

Mallorca

Bargate: the week in Mallorca

President Armengol was out late; curfews were in fashion; and the turkeys of Christmas arrived early for the Canaries.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Viewpoint

One rule

“There can´t be one rule for us and one rule for the rest of us...”

Jason Moore

Viewpoint

Covid and lifestyles

The simple fact of the way we live is not helping the fight against the virus.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
Cheers to all the restaurants taking part

Gastronomy

Where to eat this autumn/winter in Mallorca

Cheers to all the restaurants taking part in this great cause.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Other Sports
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