News of the day 30 March 2021
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Police on patrol in Palma.

International

More Police on the streets at Easter in Mallorca

Surveillance will be stepped up in tourist areas, especially where there are more bars and restaurants to prevent an explosion of new infections over the Easter holidays.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Rubbish strike in Alcudia & sa Pobla.

Latest headlines

Rubbish collection strike in Alcudia & sa Pobla

According to Union sources, talks stalled over a request that FCC Lumsa apply the conditions of the future labour agreement.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

People wait in queue outside a COVID-19 test site at Son Sant Joan airport in Palma

Majorca tourism

Returning German tourists in Mallorca line up for airport COVID tests

Tens of thousands of sun-seeking Germans have been flocking to the Balearic Islands for Easter getaways.

Reuters

Eroski, Mallorca.

International

All jobs safe at Eroski

The partnership deal means Eroski will be able to repay 315 million euros worth of debt at end of 2021.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

German tourists in Playa de Palma, Mallorca.

Majorca tourism

Hoteliers fear Germany will restrict flights to Mallorca

All travellers returning to Germany by air from the Balearic Islands must submit a negative PCR test.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

People get tested

Coronavirus news

Spain's rising COVID-19 rate gathers pace

Monday's infection numbers brought the total since the start of the pandemic to 3.27 million cases.

Reuters

The ‘Almirante Cervera’ arriving in Palma port.

International

The history behind 3 Palma street names

Official photos of the trip are in the National Historical Archive and others taken by a French photographer are in the French National Library.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Santa Clara Convent Shop, Palma.

Latest headlines

Sisters at Palma's Santa Clara Convent are cooking up a storm

The Santa Clara Convent shop is open between 09:00-15:00 and 16:15-17:30 Monday to Saturday and between 09:00-11:30 and 16:15-18:45 on Sundays.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Palma Bay & Bellver Castle.

Latest headlines

Mallorca Weather Forecast for Wednesday

The temperature is rising in Mallorca and it's a gorgeous sunny day with strong winds in some places. To find out what the weather's like in other parts of Mallorca, click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Union Jack & Spanish Flag.

Brexit

Update for British Nationals Living in Spain

“The Spanish Government has no plans to deport British citizens who have made Spain their home and for this reason.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
German tourists arriving to the island last week

Comment

Mid-Covid and responsible tourism

For Tui, the imperative to restart operations as quickly and as early as possible has been as great as it is for any other business.

Andrew Ede

Comment

Paperwork

“Expats had been warned; get your paperwork or you will be out....”

Jason Moore

Comment

An island of start-ups

If Mallorca has learnt anything from the pandemic it is that tourism is not enough.

Humphrey Carter

Comment

Letters to the Editor

A reader shares his views on the new beach ruling about wearing masks.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Holiday / Lifestyle
Puerto de Soller

Lifestyle

Easter dawns with no parades

Easter expectations of ‘families’ home for the holidays’ have largely been dashed.

Shirley Roberts

The Horse Roundabout is so distinctive, such a landmark that it has made it into maps

Lifestyle

A horse is a horse, of course of course

The Horse Roundabout is so distinctive, such a landmark that it has made it into maps.

Andrew Ede

Sport / Real Mallorca
Fuenlabrada-Mallorca

Real Mallorca

Mallorca thrashed 4-1 in Madrid

The first half was a disaster for Real Mallorca and a nightmare for goalkeeper/captain Manolo Reina.

Monro Bryce

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