News of the day 4 August 2021
News / Latest headlines
A 79-year-old Spanish woman was arrested as the brains behind a crime gang which smuggled cocaine from Latin America to Europe

International

Septuagenarian Spanish señora arrested for masterminding cocaine smuggling ring

All were arrested during an operation run by the Spanish Civil Guard and National Police and the Portuguese Judicial Police.

Reuters

People getting vaccinated

Coronavirus news

Spain's infection rate continues to recede after last month's Delta peak

The Delta variant had been growing and became dominant in Spain last month, but now is receding.

Reuters

Police breaking up illegal drinking parties in Palma.

Latest headlines

Biggest drug raid in history in Mallorca

"When people who use this drug and don’t control the amount they take, it can cause collapse..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The pothole that caused the accident.

Latest headlines

Electric scooter victim's family take legal action

Real Estate Agent, Marcos Blasco was riding his electric scooter on Passeig de Calvia near Marineland when he hit a pothole.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Welsh actress spending time with her family on the island

Latest headlines

Catherine Zeta-Jones shows off her hidden talents in Mallorca

"My Mam and I have been working like little beavers building a dam."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Artisans in Plaza Mayor, Palma.

Latest headlines

Artisanal market plans for Plaza del Mercat

”it’s the deal space, with lots of shade and a constant flow of tourists with greater purchasing power..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Spanish engineer says his machine can condensate water from air even in the desert

International

Spanish engineers extract drinking water from thin air

Spanish company has devised a system to extract drinking water from thin air even in the desert.

Reuters

Self-diagnosis antigen test.

Coronavirus news

Sales of self-diagnosis antigen tests soar in Mallorca

"If sales of antigen tests are the same as last week, pharmacies will have to stock up.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

If all goes to plan, the British could save the summer in the Balearics.

Majorca tourism

Mallorca is top destination for the British this summer

If all goes to plan, the British could save the summer in the Balearics.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

ing Felipe VI at circumnavigation ceremony in Palma.

Latest headlines

King Felipe attends circumnavigation ceremony in Palma

The Aifos 500 has been renamed for this edition of the Copa del Rey.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Balearic Nightlife Sector.

Latest headlines

Nightlife Sector demands action on EU Covid Digital Certificate

Spain At Night claim the increase in youth infections in recent weeks was the result of Central and Regional Government mismanagement and incompetence when the curfew ended.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Everyone visiting countries in the Schengen zone must apply for the document

Majorca tourism

Britons will have to pay to come to Mallorca from 2022

Britons will have to pay for a visa to visit European holiday destinations.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Flor de Sal Salt Pans, Campos.

Latest headlines

Council of Mallorca seeks artisan status for salt professionals

“It is an example of a competitive product, with an international presence that benefits the local economy.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Vaccination in Ibiza

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday

Ten more Covid patients admitted to intensive care in Mallorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Playa de Palma, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

August hotel occupancy in Mallorca forecast to be up to 65%

"Rumours" and "political decisions" having an impact on bookings.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Dancers perform over crowd during water party inside Paradis disco in San Antonio in the Spanish Balearic island of Ibiza

Coronavirus news

Ibiza seeks detectives to crash parties as COVID-19 surges

The number of illegal parties has risen in recent weeks.

Reuters

Spain's Royal Family with politicians in Lluc, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Visit to Lluc for the Royal Family

The only visit that has been scheduled for the Royal Family.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
“If you haven´t been vaccinated then you could face a problem...”

Coronavirus news

Viewpoint: Vaccine

“If you haven´t been vaccinated then you could face a problem...”

Jason Moore

Wildfires in southern Turkey

Comment

Viewpoint: The terror of fire

The risk is increasing along with the rise in heat.

Andrew Ede

Roadworks in Mallorca

Comment

Confidential: There's no place like home, wherever you are!

"I have already noticed a good few differences in the way things happen here as opposed to Mallorca."

Frank Leavers

Carlos García Delgado aka Guy de Forestier

Comment

Can we ever know our beloved Majorcans?

This book provides a more historical perspective in trying to explain the Mallorcan character.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
Nick from Yachting Gives Back , Jo, Tim and Pete from Mallorca 360 and Brad from Save the Med

Community

Mallorca Majorca: They did it!

Tim and Jo have snorkelled and kayaked around the island for 33 days.

Vicki McLeod

Weather / Latest news
Palma, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for August 5

Any plans for today? before you go, check the weather all over Mallorca by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca Son Moix (Visit Mallorca Estadi)

Coronavirus news

Up to 5,000 spectators for Real Mallorca's match on Saturday

Proof of double vaccination or having had Covid or a negative test will be needed.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Other Sports
Sailing - Women's 470 - Medal Race

Other Sports

Britons follow up Mallorcan gold with gold in Tokyo

Hannah Mills has become the most successful female sailor in Olympic history.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Soccer leagues and clubs are scrambling to find alternative sources of revenue

Football

Spain's La Liga attracts $3.2 bln investment

Soccer leagues and clubs are scrambling to find alternative sources of revenue.

Reuters

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