News of the day 19 December 2020
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Deya, Mallorca.

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Mallorca Weather for Sunday

It's cold, wet and windy in most of Mallorca today with highs of 17 degrees. To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Francina Armengol, President of the Balearic Government.

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Decision on new restrictions "in the next few hours"

The epidemiological situation is much better in Ibiza, Minorca and Formentera where groups of 10 are allowed and the curfew starts at 01:30.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Empty classroom in Palma.

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Back to school later in Mallorca?

"There will be no change unless there is a recommendation from the Health Ministry.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Fishermen with their catch in Mallorca.

International

Trawler fishing hours cut in the Balearic Islands

"To guarantee minimum profit, the boats need to go to out 200 days of the year.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Healthcare Worker performing Covid antigen test.

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Balearic incidence rate increased by 40% last week

The Government is urging residents to comply with the coronavirus restrictions to stem infection.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Tighter restrictions in Mallorca from Monday.

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Much tougher sanctions in the Balearics

"We know people want to reunite at Christmas,” admits Minister Castro, “but this is not a normal year, it's about saving lives and we have to redouble our efforts.”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Christmas in Alcudia, file photo

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Christmas is called off in Alcudia

While this means what is sounds like, suspended, there is little chance of the health situation improving so quickly that the suspension is lifted.

Andrew Ede

Virtual Pollensa on show

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Virtual Pollensa on show

Anything that promotes the hoped-for reactivation of tourism next year has to be welcomed, so well done the Council and the town hall.

Andrew Ede

Barceló Hotel Group sells Hotel Formentor for 165 millon euros

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Formentor and “the best resort in the Mediterranean”

The future Four Seasons Formentor will mean that Mallorca becomes the most luxurious holiday destination in the Med.

Andrew Ede

Homicide Officers in Palma.

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Police investigating death of homeless man in Palma

An autopsy is being carried out to determine the exact cause of death.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Rafal Vell paving project.

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Paving project underway in Rafal Vell

The work will begin on December 23 and should be finished by the end of the first week of January.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Juan Trilla at Akira Gallery in Palma.

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Japanese Comic heroes on show at new Palma Gallery

“I admire the great classics of Japanese culture and I’m inspired by characters that already exist.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Back In Business

“Getting the island´s restaurant and bar trade back in business is a priority....”

Jason Moore

Comment

Spain’s Brexit fears

"Deal or no deal, Brexit is going to hurt the Spanish economy.."

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
Uta Gritschke

Lifestyle

Eating for Free!

Find out what you can eat for free in the country side with excellent guide Uta. A walk which can be tailored to a groups needs in Spanish, Catalan, German or English.

Caroline Fuller

The apple crumble was worth a 10-rating

Lifestyle

I was only there for the crumble

Today our Bulletin restaurant critic reviews a restaurant in Palma for its dessert. Find out what the verdict was.

Andrew Valente

Sport / Real Mallorca
Edition of 19 December 2020
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