News of the day 18 May 2021
News / Latest headlines
People wearing masks, Palma.

Coronavirus news

Could we soon be rid of face masks in Mallorca?

"It is very possible that outside measures, such as the use of masks can be relaxed in a few days," said CCAES Director, Dr Fernando Simón.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Catering Sector, Mallorca.

Coronavirus news

Catering Sector desperate to reopen in Mallorca

"Opening measures have been achieved in other Sectors, but not in catering.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Alcudia, Mallorca.

Majorca tourism

Scandinavian tourists back in Mallorca in June

"The arrival of Scandinavians is always positive, especially in the current situation and it will lead to more establishments opening up..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A Spanish legionnaire stands in front of Moroccan citizens, after thousands of Moroccans swam across Spanish-Moroccan border on Monday, in Ceuta

International

Spanish troops deploy in Ceuta after thousands break in from Morocco

Soldiers in armoured vehicles were guarding Ceuta's beach on Tuesday.

Reuters

Two-month old Spanish baby girl Naiara, who received a heart transplant in a pioneering surgery, is seen in this handout picture released by Gregorio Maranon Hospital in Madrid

International

Two-month-old Spanish baby saved by pioneering heart transplant

"Such techniques did not exist for young children three years ago and had never before been used on a baby so small."

Reuters

Ryanair planes, Palma.

Latest headlines

Ryanair boss confident Spain will be 'Green' listed in June

“We’ve seen 80% of our business blown away over the last 12 months.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vials of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine

Coronavirus news

Spanish study finds AstraZeneca vaccine followed by Pfizer dose is safe and effective

Few serious side effects were reported among the 600 participants.

Reuters

Es Trenc, Mallorca.

Coronavirus news

British tourists told: no PCR test for Mallorca if you've had both jabs!

An EU plan that allows tourists from low-risk countries, such as the UK to enter Europe without restrictions is expected to be approved on Wednesday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A person teaches surfing to children at Barceloneta beach

Latest headlines

Spanish hotel bookings boom after ban on leisure travel expired last week

Mallorca-based hotel chain Melia said bookings from German tourists over the past two weeks had surpassed 2019's levels.

Reuters

Minute of silence in Sa Pobla

Latest headlines

Mallorca mourns murder victims

The stormy relationship was known in the town, especially by the large Moroccan community.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Testing in Menorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday: 32 new cases

Ten more new cases than on Monday but a lower test rate because of many more tests.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Air-traffic control in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Balearics flights to be exempt from new air tax

Business associations in Mallorca have been alarmed at the prospect of the green air tax.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Balearic tourism minister, Iago Negueruela

Majorca tourism

Balearics - the main Mediterranean destination "open to the world"

The message to be taken to this week's Fitur international tourism fair in Madrid.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

President Francina Armengol of the Balearics

Coronavirus news

Vaccination "at an extraordinary pace" in the Balearics

President Armengol denied that the Balearics is the region with the lowest vaccinated population.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
it considers Magalluf through the eyes of people who live there

Comment

The Blog: Magalluf - living with a legend

How did Magalluf acquire its legendary status? The film ‘Magaluf Ghost Town’ considers Magalluf through the eyes of people who live there.

Andrew Ede

British tourists

Comment

Viewpoint: Good words

“Mallorca needs tourists more than tourists need Mallorca...”

Jason Moore

The Balearic stand at Fitur

Comment

Viewpoint: Mallorca v Madrid

This year’s FITUR trade fair in Madrid could be a domestic tourism battleground.

Humphrey Carter

Did Dr. Simón not appreciate all those with jobs in tourism?

Comment

The Blog: Whatever you say about tourism, say nothing

The tourism industry is suffering enough without him wishing it to be done further down. Did Dr. Simón not appreciate all those with jobs in tourism?

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
Rabbits

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: Run Rabbit run!

In this week's Wild Mallorca spotlight: The Rabbit, despite being a beautiful creature, unfortunately still gets some bad press but is a very characteristic and comical animal.

Neville James-Davies

Balmy evenings

Lifestyle

Spotlight on Soller: The Fun Begins

The 2021 season has begun, as people are back and restaurants are busy in the Soller Valley.

Shirley Roberts

Milú.

Lifestyle

Mallorcan couple say disabled dog changed their lives

"These animals are stronger than us, their recovery power is amazing and they will always thank you.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The II edition of eMallorca Challenge will have a virtual fair and a forum on Sustainable Energy, Mobility & Tourism: two proposals that highlight the firm commitment of this event to the environment

Lifestyle

Countdown to the II edition of eMallorca Challenge

The eMallorca Challenge Forum and a virtual fair are the two great novelties at the second meeting of this multidisciplinary event where the protagonist is the environment.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Participants included HMA Hugh Elliott

Lifestyle

British Embassy and Consulates run for mental health

Embassy staff take part in 24-hour global relay to support mental health charities.

British Embassy Madrid

Weather / Latest news
Weather forecast for the Balearic Islands for Wednesday, May 20

Latest news

Today's weather on Mallorca

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

Sport / Real Mallorca
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