News of the day 10 August 2021
News / Latest headlines
Son Espases Hospital, Palma.

Coronavirus news

Son Espases Hospital staff at saturation point

"Resources decrease by 40% on the nightshift, which makes the pressure on healthcare professionals unsustainable.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Tourists are seen at the airport

Majorca tourism

EU to leave safe travel list unchanged for now, official says

The list will be reviewed again in two weeks or even earlier if the COVID-19 situation changes.

Reuters

Tourist rental property in Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Holiday rental occupancy at 95% in Mallorca

British Consul General, Lloyd Milen: "High vaccination figures are the secret to lowering restrictions.”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Funeral of Britain's Prince Philip in Windsor

International

Prince Andrew is sued by Jeffrey Epstein accuser over alleged sexual abuse

Britain's Prince Andrew was sued for having allegedly on three occasions sexually abused a woman

Reuters

Fee-free roaming was not protected in the Brexit agreement Britain signed with the EU.

International

Vodafone to bring back roaming charges for UK customers in January

Fee-free roaming was not protected in the Brexit agreement Britain signed with the EU.

Reuters

Palma Local Police, Playa de Palma.

Latest headlines

Man arrested in Playa de Palma

The defendant allegedly punched one of the Police Officers in the face.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Shops in Alcudia.

Latest headlines

Some Alcudia hotels can now have rooftop pools

"We have chosen to authorise rooftop swimming pools at hotels that are outside the old town and in areas where there are no neighbours.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Hollywood star Adam Sandler on the courts at es Rafal on Mallorca

Latest headlines

Welcome to Mallorca, Adam Sandler

The film stars Adam Sandler, Queen Latifah, Ben Foster, and Robert Duvall.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Covid vaccination

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday

Test rate is down, but five more patients in ICU in Mallorca and three more deaths.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Fighter jet scrambled to intercept plane in Mallorcan airspace.

Latest headlines

Spanish fighter jet scrambled over Palma airport

In accordance with protocol, the aircraft would be shot down.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Latest headlines

Follow the Mallorca heat alert live

"Red alert for top temperatures"

Police moving people on in Playa de Palma, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Cumulative incidence down more than 20% since "botellón" measure was adopted

The ban on gatherings between 1am and 6am would seem to have had a beneficial effect.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cala Mondragó, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Proceedings opened against beach parties' organiser

The parties were on the Es Carbó and Cala Mondragó beaches.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
The clock is also ticking for the end of the season

Majorca tourism

Viewpoint: The summer season

“I doubt that summer 2021 will be described as a good season...”

Jason Moore

"The bare facts are useful, but knowing what lies behind them would be more so"

Comment

Viewpoint: Interpreting the data

"The bare facts are useful, but knowing what lies behind them would be more so"

Andrew Ede

There is something of a predictability with August

Comment

The Blog: The silly season that isn’t

One longs for a return to the lazy, hazy days of high summer when Mallorca was on the beach...

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
Weddings are small and sweet these days

Lifestyle

Spotlight on Soller: The days of rules and compliance…

Soller will move on into late summer before we have even realised it is August. Such is 2021...

Shirley Roberts

Osprey in the rain

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: The rain in Spain falls - on Mallorca too!

What can you spot with grey skies and forecasted rain?

Neville James-Davies

Hubby and I goofing around under the beautiful transparent Mallorcan water!

Lifestyle

Summer Blog: “I could spend all year in a swimsuit enjoying summer!”

"Not everything goes anymore and the world has to know Mallorca is the perfect Mediterranean sustainable destination"

Amanda Jeffrey

What's on / Coming soon
The Sunset Market 2021

Coming soon

What's On Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 August

This week the Mare de Déu d'Agost fiestas continue across the island. On Friday there is a pop-up residency event in Portals Nous. Don't miss it!

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
Heat wave in Mallorca

Latest news

Precautions advised as temperature forecast to reach 41C

In parts of Mallorca, highs of 41C are being forecast for Thursday until Sunday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cala s’Almoina, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for August 11

Hot days and tropical nights are forecast in Mallorca this week, stay hydrated, keep your suntan lotion handy and keep up to date with the weather all over the island by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Real Mallorca
Mallorca win the 45th City of Palma cup 1-0

Real Mallorca

Fan's view: Real Mallorca looking good after 1-0 Palma cup win

Monro Bryce: "It’s imperative he has all his big guns firing for our opening La Liga game..."

Monro Bryce

Sport / Other Sports
Fans await the potential arrival of Lionel Messi in Paris before his expected signing for Paris St Germain

Other Sports

Lionel Messi reaches agreement on move to PSG - L'Equipe

Messi is due to arrive in Paris in the coming hours...

Reuters

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