News of the day 15 May 2021
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What are the effects of having fewer blue flags in the north of the island?

Latest headlines

Spotlight North: Beaches - the responses tell you everything

What are the effects of having fewer blue flags in the north of the island?

Andrew Ede

XXX Edition of the Challenge Ciclista Mallorca

Latest headlines

Spotlight North: Challenge Ciclista Mallorca - some road closures

Find out where there will be intermittent road closures and parking prohibitions.

Andrew Ede

Bar terrace in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Autumn leaves: the week in Mallorca

We were looking forward to autumn; tourists could now have a 'Safety Pack'; and there were all-day terraces.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cala Major, Palma.

Majorca tourism

Another huge blow for Mallorca's Tourism Sector

Mallorca and Spain are currently on the ‘Amber’ list which means that British tourists would have to quarantine for 10 days at home when they get back to the UK.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Lisbon Airport, Portugal.

International

Indecision reigns as Portugal flip-flops over British tourists

It's not the first time that a country has flip-flopped over International travel and entry criteria and it certainly won't be the last.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cruise ship at the port in Palma, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Balearic government establishes protocol for cruise ships

Prior authorisation will be needed for stopovers at Balearic ports.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Covid-19 Vaccine.

Coronavirus news

Should Mallorca be acting now to protect against the Indian Covid Variant?

The Indian Covid variant has been detected in several regions of Spain, including the Canary Islands, but not the Balearics.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Tito's in Palma (1967-2015)

International

The end of an era as Tito's in Palma changes hands

The Cursach Group put Tito’s up for sale last year for 16.5 million euros.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Puerto Alcudia, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Mallorca Weather Forecast for Sunday

Whether you're off to the beach or to town, you can check the weather before you leave home by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Testing in Ibiza

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Saturday

Another encouraging day for data re new cases and incidence.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

PollençaCARES, helping with the pandemic in Pollensa, Mallorca

Latest headlines

The wonder women helping Pollensa through the pandemic in Mallorca

Interview with Martina Singer of the charity PollençaCARES, helping the local community live through the pandemic.

Humphrey Carter

Microbiology laboratory at Son Espases Hospital in Palma, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

No cases of the Indian variant detected in the Balearics

The virus sequencing service at Son Espases is one of the most productive in Spain.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Guardia Civil in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Covid tests confiscated at Palma Airport

Tests have to be imported through authorised channels.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Regeneration of Cala Varques beach in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Regeneration of Cala Varques beach

The regeneration is for the area once occupied by the illegal beach bar.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Complaints from taxis at Son Sant Joan airport

Comment

Viewpoint: Helping hand

“The local government should be helping the business community...”

Jason Moore

Never mind the Germans, Spain needs British tourists back and fast

Comment

Viewpoint: Spain’s British billions

Never mind the Germans, Spain needs British tourists back and fast.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
The chargrilled veal sweetbreads were worth a 10

Lifestyle

The restaurant review: These sweetbreads were the best-ever

Thumbs up or Thumbs down? Our Bulletin food expert reviews the restaurant RamBar with top cook Koldo Royo.

Andrew Valente

Premier League - Chelsea v Arsenal

Lifestyle

Inside Sport: The Day I Went To Wembley

Eurosport commentator and former Olympic swimmer James Parrack talks about his experience as a young Premier League fan.

James Parrack

'The Crown' Official Trailer, Netflix.

Lifestyle

'The Crown' to be honoured by the Spain Film Commission

‘The Crown’ has received acclaim from the critics and has won several awards, but it’s also been panned over historical inaccuracies. Several places in Spain doubled for International locations....

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Pears and Pears

Lifestyle

Support our local businesses in Mallorca!

This week we have a new business that has been added to our guide.

Laura Stadler

Sport / Real Mallorca
Our last game with fans against Getafe 14 months ago

Real Mallorca

Fan's view: Fans set to return tomorrow night after 435 days

Monro bryce's view of tomorrow's match is comparable to climbing Mount Everest, in his own words. Is Real Mallorca prepared to scale the summit?

Monro Bryce

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