News of the day 12 July 2021
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Palma transport companies.

Latest headlines

Palma transport company fined

“The facts of the case reveal that it agreed to avoid the conflict arising from a possible reduction in wages.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Some took refuge near fountains, while others headed for reservoirs to cool off.

Latest headlines

Spaniards sizzle through first heatwave of the summer as temperatures reach 44 C

Some took refuge near fountains, while others headed for reservoirs to cool off

Reuters

Euro 2020 - Final - Fans gather for Italy v England

Coronavirus news

Lack of COVID awareness at Euro final 'devastating' - WHO

A day of alcohol-fuelled festivities had begun with rowdy scenes in central London.

Reuters

“When you have just washed your hair, but you are desperate for a dip, you swim like this. I actually can swim much better than this, full…”

Latest headlines

Catherine Zeta-Jones looking fit in Mallorca

On Saturday, she shared a video of herself taking a dip in the ocean, revealed a crystal clear sea and idyllic scenery behind her.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Porto Cristo, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Porto Cristo work to prevent frontline flooding

Greater accessibility is among the various improvements to be made.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Fire at Andratx Riding School.

Latest headlines

Riding school fire in Mallorca

Investigators and firefighting teams are trying to clarify the cause of the fire.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Spain is racing against Germany and France to overhaul supply chains and retool its manufacturing bases

Latest headlines

Spain to invest 4.3 bln euros in electric vehicle production

Spain is racing against Germany and France to overhaul supply chains and retool its manufacturing bases.

Reuters

“Beautiful sunset, amazing Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Nadal's Mallorca sunset smash

The Mallorcan will compete in the ATP 500, to take place in Washington, D.C. from 2-8 August, for the first time.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Intensive care, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Monday

An average of 436 new positive cases over the past three days.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Yachts in Ibiza.

Latest headlines

People earning mega-salaries in the Balearics

There are 3,934 employees who receive a salary of between 150,000 and 600,000 euros.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
British expatriates planning a trip back to the UK are not yet covered by the new double-jab travel scheme.

Comment

Viewpoint: No double-jab for expatriates yet

British expatriates planning a trip back to the UK are not yet covered by the new double-jab travel scheme.

Humphrey Carter

Memorial site at the Clapham Common Bandstand

Comment

Anna Nicholas: The monsters among us

Anna Nicholas’s views on some of the stories of the week.

Anna Nicholas

Holiday / Lifestyle
'Athena' in Palma

Lifestyle

One of the biggest private sail boats in the world docks in Palma

'Athena' is 90 metres long, weighs 1,120 tons and is one of the biggest private sailboats in the world.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Chaplain blessing cars.

Lifestyle

The blessings of Sant Cristòfol in Felanitx

The pennants that are blessed at Mass and placed inside the cars to protect them from accidents were not available because of the pandemic.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Crema catalana

Lifestyle

Food: Crema Catalana

Michelin-star Marc Fosh presents the recipe for a dessert that almost everyone likes.

Marc Fosh

Admittedly rain seems the last we can expect these days

Lifestyle

Gardening in Majorca: Full sunshine watering

The Ramallet Tomato that is known more here in Mediterranean gardens than in the north.

Dorothy Loeffler

View of the port in Cala Ratjada

Letters to the editor

Letters to the Editor

One readers questions the recent incidents with tourists in Cala Ratjada and another about inbound travel to the UK.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather / Latest news
Illetes, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for July 12

Today and tomorrow we will be on orange alert! Check the weather near you by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Playa de Muro, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for July 13

Will it be hot or not? Check the weather forecast by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Other Sports
Penalties' agony for England against Italy

Other Sports

Penalties' heartbreak for England

A second minute goal promised much, but it wasn't to be for England.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Euro 2020 - Final - Italy v England

Other Sports

UK PM Johnson, Prince William condemn racist abuse of England soccer team

The England team has been highlighting the issue of racism throughout the tournament

Reuters

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