News of the day 23 June 2021
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Marcos Blasco hit a pothole in Passeig Calvia in Portals Nous. 22.6.21.

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Fatal electric scooter accident in Portals Nous

Police say Marcos was not wearing a helmet and was riding downhill at a speed of 40-50 kilometres an hour when he hit a pothole.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Calle Fábrica, Santa Catalina, Palma.

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Row over street musician in Santa Catalina

When the street musician went back to playing his guitar and turned up the volume , customers at the bars and restaurants started applauding.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Holidays on hold.

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Save Our Summer British pilots call on politicians to rescue travel industry

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that whatever happens, it will be a difficult year for travel.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

People protest Caixabank's plans for layoffs during a one-day strike

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Caixabank to reduce planned job cuts by 1,300 following strike

Caixabank said in April it was planning to cut 8,291 jobs, one of the largest such culls in Spanish history.

Reuters

A local resident in Formentor has published spectacular video of a ‘cap de fibló’ on Instagram

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Spectacular video of 'mini tornado" in Mallorca

The footage was taken from the sea near Punta du Vent in the Cala Murta area. Keep an eye on the weather all over Mallorca, by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

This image released by the Palma Met Office.

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In the eye of the storm

"Islands remains on bad weather red alert..."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Catalan leaders leave prison following pardon, Sant Joan de Vilatorrada

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Pardoned separatists leave prison demanding freedom for Catalonia

"The central government pardoned the nine politicians and activists in a goodwill gesture aimed at kickstarting negotiations on solving the political conflict between Madrid and the region."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Port Adriano, Mallorca.

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Mallorca Weekend Weather Forecast for June 24-27

Keep an eye on the weather all over Mallorca this weekend, by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

British tourists return to Portugal

Majorca tourism

Ryanair CEO sees travel 'mushrooming' despite COVID-19 restrictions

The Ryanair CEO said the UK and Ireland were opening to travel "more slowly" compared with other countries.

Reuters

17 Russian fighter jets swarm around HMS Duncan early '18

International

UK says no Russian shots were fired at navy ship in Black Sea

"No shots were directed at HMS Defender and we do not recognise the claim that bombs were dropped in her path."

Reuters

'Tourist for a Day' tour guides in Mallorca

Majorca tourism

'Tourist for a Day' guided tours in Mallorca

Five town halls are at present involved with the programme.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Balearic President, Francina Armengol at Café Llotja, Palma.

International

The UK's 'Green' list will be reviewed on Thursday

“Its likely that quarantine-free holidays will be allowed in the Balearic Islands from next week..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
The Balearic government has got to get a grip on easing Covid restrictions

Comment

Viewpoint: Palma tension mounting

The Balearic government has got to get a grip on easing Covid restrictions.

Humphrey Carter

Spain's PM Sanchez announces pardons for jailed Catalan separatist leaders

Comment

Viewpoint: The pardon

“The PM will be dismissed as being too soft by opposition parties....”

Jason Moore

The tourism ministry has given its blessing to a project to expand the Hotel Formentor by 960 square metres

Comment

The Blog: The missed opportunity of hotel conversion

Is this how the Balearic government would see hotel conversion working?

Andrew Ede

A filthy muddy car, result of the rain recently

Comment

Confidential: The knock-on affects of dirty rain - Plus, travel contradictions continue

Frank leavers on the recent dirty deluge, plus mess of mixed messages.

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
Aerial photo of Castillo Hotel Son Vida Hotel, Palma.

Lifestyle

Happy 60th Birthday Castillo Hotel Son Vida!

Castillo Hotel Son Vida is surrounded by three excellent golf courses and features two outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, a Spa and a 24-hour fitness centre.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Pollensa Music Festival poster, Mallorca.

Lifestyle

It's almost time for the Pollensa Music Festival!

Renowned pianist, Yuja Wang will open the 60th edition of the Pollensa Festival.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Salad in Spain

Lifestyle

Food for thought: Salad days - As the sun blazes lettuce is back

There is no end to Spanish invention when producing a dish that appeals to the palate during the hot weather.

Andrew Valente

What's on / Films
In The Heights Trailer

Films

Films in English for Thursday 24 to Thursday July 1

These are the films shown in English on the island. Watch their trailers and check showtimes and locations.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather / Latest news
Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for June 24

Keep an eye on the weather all over Mallorca, by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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