News of the day 18 June 2021
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Average life expectancy in Spain fell by 1.24 years to 82.3 years, the data showed

Latest headlines

Spanish mortality rate hit record high in 2020, births sharply down

Average life expectancy in Spain fell by 1.24 years to 82.3 years, the data showed.

Reuters

Moyolema, an 8-year-old boy who was born missing the lower part of his left arm, picks a toy up with a 3D printed tailor-made prosthetic in Spain

Latest headlines

Spanish inventor crafts 3D-printed, prosthetic arms

Martinez, began tinkering with the devices as a hobby.

Reuters

People on a street in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Palma fourth highest population growth in Spain

Palma's growth in 2020 was behind Madrid, Barcelona and Zaragoza.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Tanker created a 55-square km (21 square miles) oil spill, the Transport Ministry said

Latest headlines

Spain detains tanker for dumping oil off Canary Islands

The Tanker created a 55-square km (21 square miles) oil spill, the Transport Ministry said.

Reuters

The end of the mask.

International

Adios to the mask in Spain from June 26

"This weekend will be the last one with masks," Sanchez said.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Tourists in Palma, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Return of cruise passengers, but no trade for Palma businesses

Because of protocols, the Mein Schiff 2 passengers weren't able to go where they liked.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Balearic health minister, Patricia Gómez.

Coronavirus news

Warm welcome for "mask free"

The timing of the decision will be opportune "because of the heat and the temperature".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Spanish Prime Minister is poised to pardon the jailed leaders of Catalonia's failed 2017 independence bid

Latest headlines

Spain's PM readies pardons for jailed Catalan separatists

Opinion polls show about 60% of Spaniards oppose freeing the nine politicians and activists.

Reuters

Tests are mandatory from travelers returning from coronavirus risk areas

Coronavirus news

Germany removes France, Greece, parts of Spain from COVID risk list

Popular destinations being removed from list of coronavirus risk areas.

Reuters

Cruise ships in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Environmentalists call protest against cruise ships

The lifting of the ban on cruise ships has prompted protests by environmentalists.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Travel confusion in the UK has hit consumer confidence

Majorca tourism

Viewpoint: Careful with the British

Travel confusion in the UK has hit consumer confidence, we need to be nice to the Brits.

Humphrey Carter

“Mixed messages have become the new normal during Covid...”

Majorca tourism

Viewpoint: Mixed messages

“Mixed messages have become the new normal during Covid...”

Jason Moore

The trouble is, this is not as easy as it might seem...

Comment

Frank Talking: Is it time to get-rid? Come on you should try it

The trouble is, this is not as easy as it might seem...

Frank Leavers

England’s James Anderson reacts

Comment

My column: Donald Trelford

"I never believed things could get even worse within a matter of days"

Donald Trelford

Why was a tourist tax introduced in the first place?

Majorca tourism

The Blog: Regional nationalism and the tourist tax

Why was a tourist tax introduced in the first place?

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
Pedro Sánchez met Boris Johnson implied immediate matters of interest

Majorca tourism

The week in tourism: When Boris met Pedro

The German tourism merely serves to emphasise what is missing - the British tourism.

Andrew Ede

Dophins

Lifestyle

Save the med: COVID pandemic gives a break to the Balearic Sea but only ephemerally

The Balearic Sea Report 2021 captures marked changes in some indicators and trends due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marilles foundation

Chez Nous restaurant

Community

Looking for somewhere new to eat? Take a look at our restaurant guide on Mallorca

There are some super venues serving great food while you enjoy your football on huge screens.

Laura Stadler

What's on / Films
Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard (2021 Movie) Trailer

Films

Films in English for Friday 18 to Thursday June 24

There are eleven films showing in English on the island including some new releases. Watch their trailers and check showtimes and locations.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather / Latest news
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Friday

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for June 18

Find out what the weather is for this weekend, we will have more warm days to come so don't forget to check the weather before you leave home, by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Clouds in Mallorca

Latest news

Get set for a long, hot summer!

Summer in Mallorca starts at 5.32am on Monday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Other Sports
Euro 2020 - Group D - England v Croatia

Coronavirus news

UEFA has contingency plan for London-scheduled Euro 2020 final

UEFA urges Britain to exempt travelling foreign fans from 10-day quarantine rules.

Reuters

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