News of the day 27 July 2021
News / Latest headlines
German tourists at Palma Airport.

Latest headlines

German travel restrictions bad news for hoteliers

"“Many tourists left their hotels on Sunday, even although they’d booked to stay for the whole week.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Monday's incidence rate was the highest registered in Spain since Feb. 5

Latest headlines

Spain's COVID-19 incidence rate rises, but officials see signs of hope

Monday's incidence rate was the highest registered in Spain since Feb. 5

Reuters

Tourists Arriving at Palma Airport.

Coronavirus news

Netherlands lifts Balearic travel advisory

The Balearics and the Canary Islands were ‘Amber’ listed on July 15 after Covid infections soared.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Spain reopened its borders to U.S. tourists in June and has been a popular destination for Americans since then.

Coronavirus news

U.S. issues 'Do Not Travel' advisories for Spain over COVID-19 cases

Spain reopened its borders to U.S. tourists in June and has been a popular destination for Americans since then.

Reuters

Son Cladera mill graffiti, sa Pobla.

Latest headlines

Search launched for graffiti artist in Sa Pobla

The Department of Patrimoni, which owns the mill may also take legal action against the person responsible for the graffiti.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Lewandowski family is enjoying a spectacular holiday this summer on the island where they have good friends

Latest headlines

Amazon filming documentary about football legend in Mallorca

The Lewandowski family is enjoying a spectacular holiday this summer on the island where they have good friends

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Specialist at Son Espases Hospital, Palma.

Latest headlines

Specialist's waiting lists almost double in a year in Mallorca

Around 51,914 people were expecting to see a specialist for the first time in June, compared to 37,117 a year ago.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Police on duty in Palma.

Coronavirus news

Crackdown on illegal drinking parties in Palma to continue

Illegal drinking in the so-called Zones of Special Tourist Intervention or ZEIT zones, such as Palma City Centre, Paseo Marítimo or Playa de Palma, carries a penalty of up to 3,000 euros.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Fruit & Veg supply truck in central Palma.

Latest headlines

Food and drink supplies could be cut to central Palma

ADED has asked Cort to monitor the loading bays which it claims are often occupied by private vehicles.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

International travel review.

Latest headlines

British government review into travel traffic light system, fears that Spain and Greece could be added to "Amber Plus"

The British government earlier said it would release a “checkpoint” review into how the system functions before Saturday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
“The European Union could be accused of making trouble for Gibraltar...”

Comment

Viewpoint: Trouble on the Rock!

“The European Union could be accused of making trouble for Gibraltar...”

Jason Moore

One would have thought that being on the same side, governments would get along.

Comment

Viewpoint: Madrid snubs Mallorca

One would have thought that being on the same side, governments would get along.

Reuters

Cala escorxada in Minorca

Comment

Summer Blog: “How privileged we are to live here”

"Mallorca is the perfect sustainable luxury destination and the world has to know."

Amanda Jeffrey

Holiday / Lifestyle
The tradition for the Soller Valley

Community

Spotlight on Soller: The Countdown to August begins

Come and join us in our world – you are very welcome in the Soller Valley!

Shirley Roberts

This summer I discovered Campos market

Lifestyle

Enjoying Mallorca: Local markets

"I like nothing better than wandering around local markets on the search for bargains! So far I have been unsuccessful but I live in hope!"

Jason Moore

Viperine Snake

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: Snakes and ladders!

The snakes may have been driven out of Ireland, but they are still on this island.

Neville James-Davies

What's on / Coming soon
F. Chopin: Etude in a minor op. 25 no. 11 (2020)

Coming soon

What's On Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 July

Check out this week's line up of events across the island. More summer fiestas are taking place.

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
Alcudia Gate, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for July 28

Do you have any plans for today? Before leaving home, check the weather forecast by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca made it a hat-trick of pre-season wins on Saturday night

Real Mallorca

Fan's view: Real Mallorca win the Balearic derby 2-1

Is the team selection ready for the start of the season against Real Betis on 14 August?

Monro Bryce

Edition of 27 July 2021
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