News of the day 23 March 2021
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German tourists arriving in Mallorca.

International

Germany tightens restrictions at home but doesn't ban International travel

Thousands of German tourists have arrived in the Balearic Islands since Monday, and they will have to provide a negative PCR test when they return to Germany.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Costa Smerelda.

International

Costa Cruises planning to return to Palma in May

All Costa cruises not included in Monday’s updated schedule have been cancelled because of the Covid restrictions in Italy and other European countries.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Favàritx lighthouse, Minorca.

Latest headlines

See the stars in all their glory in Minorca

The Minorcan Starlight Reserve will have an observatory and viewpoints at iconic beaches and Talayotic monuments.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

British Airways jets sit parked on the tarmac at Palma de Mallorca airport

Majorca tourism

No changes yet to England's timings for international travel - minister

Earliest date for international travel is still May 17.

Reuters

Tourists arrive at Palma de Mallorca Airport

Majorca tourism

UK minister says no plans to add all of Europe to travel "red-list"

"we've got to protect this country and the progress that we've made"

Reuters

Eurowings airliner lands at Palma de Mallorca Airport

Majorca tourism

England slaps 5,000 pound fine on most travel abroad

"The earliest date by which we will allow for international travel...is the 17th May. That has not changed,"

Reuters

Panades for Easter.

Latest headlines

Bakers are doing double duty in Mallorca in the runup to Easter

“Busines is better his year than last year, we have lots of orders for Easter.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Fly-tipping in Puig de Son Seguí, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Man facing huge fine for alleged fly-tipping in Mallorca

Santa Maria Local Police were able to identify the man because he apparently left an invoice amongst the waste.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Majórica, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Last minute bid to keep Majórica in Mallorca

"Combining Orquídea and Majorica would create a strong, important group and provide job stability.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Mallorca.

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Mallorca Weather Forecast for Wednesday

It's a beautiful sunny day in Mallorca with lots of sunshine, occasional clouds and a high of 20, but some places will be very cold overnight. Check the forecast for the weekend. Temperatures are getting warmer. To find out what the weather's like in other parts of Mallorca, click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Hiking in the Spanish Pyrenees

International

Mountain rescues hit new peaks as pandemic spurs Spanish hiking boom

"After being locked up, people wanted to find broader horizons and reclaim that sense of freedom."

Reuters

Maria Jesús Montero, spokesperson for Spain's government.

International

Spain says "reciprocity" justifies arrival of foreign travellers

The government spokesperson was quizzed about the apparent lack of coherence in travel policy.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Raw deal for nurses

Nurses in Spain are being hung out to dry on short-term contracts.

Humphrey Carter

Comment

Expat rights!

“It is time that expats had their own representative at the heart of government....”

Jason Moore

Holiday / Lifestyle
Der Stern von Valencia

Lifestyle

From a smuggler’s bride to Ballermann: German film in Mallorca

The German connection with Mallorca in the first decades of the twentieth century is less known than those of the British, the Americans and the French.

Andrew Ede

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