News of the day 2 August 2021
News / Latest headlines
Cala Varques, Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Cala Varques warning issued

“The same thing happens every year, but we have had four accidents in three days and that concerns us..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Emergency Services at the scene of the accident.

Latest headlines

Fatal accident in the Serra de Tramuntana

The victim was with a group of friends in the Serra de Tramuntana when the accident happened.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Rubbish Collection Workers.

Latest headlines

Rubbish collection strike in Alcudia & sa Pobla

CCOO Hábitat has also announced two other indefinite rubbish collection strikes in Santanyí and Capdepera from August 8.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

British ministers plan to warn holidaymakers against visiting destinations such as Spain

International

Britain may toughen summer travel rules for Spain - The Times

British ministers plan to warn holidaymakers against visiting destinations such as Spain.

Reuters

Drawn by sun, sea and speedy Wi-Fi, remote workers are converging on Europe's southernmost islands.

Majorca tourism

Sun-seekers enjoy European summer 'workcation' before office return

Drawn by sun, sea and speedy Wi-Fi, remote workers are converging on Europe's southernmost islands.

Reuters

Police on duty in Paseo Maritimo, Palma.

Coronavirus news

New joint operation to stamp out illegal drinking parties in Palma

This weekend, 117 vehicles were stopped, 6 breathalysers were carried out and 11 traffic complaints were filed.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Palma court.

Latest headlines

Mallorcan restaurant ordered to compensate customer

The victim was immobilised for more than six months because of the serious knee injuries she suffered.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Passengers from international flights arrive at Heathrow Airport

Majorca tourism

Keep travel simple to reopen economy, Heathrow CEO tells Britain

The industry faced a new headache over potential COVID-19 warnings against holidays to Spain.

Reuters

King Felipe with President Armengol of the Balearics

Latest headlines

Armengol restates Balearic claims for European funds

President Armengol told King Felipe that rapid economic recovery was possible.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Pro-monarchy supporters in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Pro-monarchy group greets King Felipe

Around fifty people gathered by the Almudaina Palace.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vaccination in Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Monday

A slight fall in the daily number of new cases, but the test rate is up.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Super yacht Bliss is seen off Puerto Portals

Latest headlines

Sheer bliss sailing Mallorca

Check out this brand new addition to the Feadship fleet.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Concert by Colombian singer Camilo Echeverry in Palma, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

New measures for mass events and care homes in the Balearics

Care homes measures to take effect from Tuesday; those for mass events from August 14.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
“It is a good idea for Britain to have a national flagship....it could help relaunched shipbuilding...”

Comment

Viewpoint: Bring on the yacht

“It is a good idea for Britain to have a national flagship....it could help relaunch shipbuilding.”

Jason Moore

The last thing the hospitality sector needs now is lack of consistency and loyalty from its clients.

Comment

Anna Nicholas: Cancel Culture

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

Anna Nicholas

Holiday / Lifestyle
Salad of squid. new potatoes, chorizo and rocket with passion-fruit oil

Lifestyle

Spicy fried calamari with squid-ink aioli

Marc Fosh: "Every time I pick up an octopus or a squid I can’t help thinking that something so ugly couldn’t possibly taste so good"

Marc Fosh

Passion flower

Lifestyle

Gardening in Mallorca: August is finally here so it’s time for sowing vegetable seeds

"Believe it or not, now in August we are really into the time for sowing vegetable seeds"

Dorothy Loeffler

Weather / Latest news
Cala Millor, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for August 2

Get the latest forecast for all your favourite places in Mallorca by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

sa Forada, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for August 3

What will the weather be like this Tuesday? Find out by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Serra de Tramuntana coastline, Mallorca.

Latest news

It's hotting up in Mallorca this week

Get the latest forecast for all your favourite places in Mallorca by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Real Mallorca
RCD Mallorca - Rafa Nadal

Real Mallorca

Rafael Nadal presents Real Mallorca's second kit

The Mallorcan tennis player can be seen training at his Academy in Manacor and wearing the new white shirt.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Other Sports
Swimming - Men's 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay - Medal Ceremony

Other Sports

Inside Sport: A Day In The Life Of The Tokyo Commentator

Eurosport comentator James Parrack on the most successful British swimming team in history.

James Parrack

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