News of the day 27 April 2021
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Jet2 Plane.

International

Jet2 reports multi-million pound losses

Jet2 blames the losses on the multiple cancellation of flights and holidays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Pfizer-BionTech Vaccine.

Coronavirus news

All 50-59 year olds in the Balearics to be vaccinated by the end of May

On Monday 225,518 people in the Balearic Islands had received at least one vaccine dose and 75,292 have had both jabs.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Pollensa, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Covid outbreaks in Mallorca, and the bigger picture of the "data"

Highlighting specifics, such as outbreaks or fatalities, gives only part of the picture.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Superyacht Aquijo

Latest headlines

The world's largest Ketch visits Mallorca

Aquijo is owned by one of Norway’s richest business people Kjell Inge Rokke who according to Forbes is worth over five billion dollars.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Finca Galatzó

Latest headlines

Galatzó mills restored and operational

Restoration of the flour mills on the finca in Calvia has cost 140,000 euros.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Passengers at Seattle-Tacoma Airport, Washington.

International

US nationals to be allowed into EU countries

"Americans use vaccines approved by the European Medicines Agency and this will allow them free movement and travel to the European Union.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Plane taking off from Heathrow Airport.

International

Mallorca waits as pressure for 'Green' List details intensifies

Some countries have already waved the need for a PCR test for tourists who've had both vaccines.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Union Jack & Spanish Flag.

International

Brits can use NHS Covid Vaccination Cards to enter Greece

“We have seen the paper cards with the two vaccine appointment dates and we are recognising them until the UK has a digital passport.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vaccination in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday

Fifty-seven new cases; active cases rise in ten of Mallorca's municipalities.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Majorca vaccination Programme

Comment

The Blog: Got to call it dignity

Is the dignity of Mallorca's residents being respected? Can dignity be defined purely in terms of vaccination? What do you think?

Andrew Ede

After a morning’s hike along Es Trenc, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Comment

Viewpoint: It’s got to be Mallorca

I am constantly overwhelmed by Mallorca’s beauty despite having lived here so long.

Humphrey Carter

Restrictions in Mallorca

Comment

Viewpoint: The idiocy of May 9

Do you want the state of alarm to end on May 9? How does it impinge on you?

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
Prickly Pear in flower

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: A Prickly Encounter!

In this week's Wild Mallorca spotlight: It's that time of year when the flowers continue to make their presence known and a good time to take a closer look at three pretty and characteristic plants.

Neville James-Davies

Summer starts in Mallorca

Lifestyle

Enjoy Majorca: The first of May and all that in Mallorca

Why does the first of May occupy a special place in the Mallorcan calendar?

Andrew Ede

Video summary of the Firó de Sóller. Images 2013-2019

Lifestyle

Spotlight on Soller: It’s off to work we go...

There is a lot of work going on in the Soller Valley world right now, preparing for the 11th of May, one of the most important days for the town.

Shirley Roberts

New song by Yosra Zekri

Lifestyle

Tunisian Soprano Yosra Zerkis says goodbye to Mallorca

"I have been able to meet some wonderful people,” Yosra Zekris said of her stay in Mallorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Guillem Nadal & Ivan de la Nuez

Lifestyle

Art and wine converge in Manacor

Toni Gelabert and viticulturist Joaquín Monserrat selected five different types of grapes for the Fusió 5 project.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather / Latest news
Weather forecast for the Balearic Islands for Wednesday, April 28

Latest news

Today's weather on Mallorca

To see what the weather is like in the rest of Mallorca click here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Paperwork / Schools
BIC are delighted to announce their Summer School for July 2021

Schools

Bic summer school 2021

BIC are delighted to announce their Summer School for July 2021.

BIC

Sport / Real Mallorca
Sabadell-Mallorca

Real Mallorca

Fan's view: Disaster as Mallorca lose again 1-0

Real Mallorca are falling apart after they suffered back to back defeats for the first time this season!

Monro Bryce

Sport / Other Sports
The report said a maximum of 5,000 fans will be allowed in

Coronavirus news

La Liga planning on fans returning from May 9

Spain's government has resisted letting any fans attend matches in the top two divisions since the pandemic hit.

Reuters

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