News of the day 13 August 2021
News / Latest headlines
Tropical nights with high temperatures in Mallorca

International

New record price for electricity for the fifth consecutive day

The average price on the wholesale market is almost three times higher than in August 2020.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Galley Horse at Palma Cathedral.

Latest headlines

Horses pulling carriages in searing heat in Palma

“We have a decree that doesn’t allow the movement of horse galleys between noon and 17:00, but it is useless, because before 11:00 and after 17:00 we have the same temperatures..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cala Major, Palma.

Coronavirus news

Palma beaches awarded 'Safe Tourism' Certification

The protocol for controlling capacity and providing information has been one of the most valued aspects on the beaches in Palma, especially in Cala Major.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Health centre in Palma, Mallorca

Coronavirus news

Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday

Incidence rates on the four islands and among age groups all continue to fall.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

he died before seeing his beautiful yacht completed

Majorca tourism

A perfect Job

Venus was built for Apple tycoon, Steve Jobs, but he died before seeing his beautiful yacht completed.

Jason Moore

News / Comment
British paper’s online service

Comment

Viewpoint: British online paper trap

If you have signed up to a British paper’s online service, they’ve got you trapped.

Humphrey Carter

“It looks as if there is light at the end of the tunnel after the nightmare...”

Comment

Viewpoint: Light at end of the tunnel

“It looks as if there is light at the end of the tunnel after the nightmare...”

Jason Moore

All-inclusive has been the great challenge

Comment

The Blog - Ten years after: all-inclusive

How is "all-inclusive" affecting the current summer season in Mallorca?

Andrew Ede

"I wonder if you can actually be a ‘Brit abroad’ but in the UK."

Comment

Frank Leavers: Speaking ‘Spanglish’ and other linguistic traumas!

Frank have been displaying some Mallorcan acquired driving habits in southern England...

Frank Leavers

Boris Johnson has gone on holiday with some worrying polling figures on his mind...

Comment

Donald Trelford: Why Boris should watch his back

Boris Johnson has gone on holiday with some worrying polling figures on his mind...

Donald Trelford

sister on summer holidays

Comment

Summer Blog: Technical Difficulties

Sarah Forge shares her childhood memories of Mallorca during the summer. Do you have any good memories to share?

Sarah Forge

Holiday / Lifestyle
Headquarters of the United Nations World Tourism Organization

Majorca tourism

The week in tourism: A UN blow to Spain’s prestige?

Is Spain's image as a global tourism leader in trouble?

Andrew Ede

What's on / Films
STILLWATER - Official Trailer [HD]

Films

Films in English for Friday 13 August until Thursday 19 August

Take a look what is showing this weekend. New releases plus find out which new film by Ryan Reynolds will be screened next Wednesday. Times and location revealed here.

Christina Buchet

What's on / Coming soon
Sterlin "They love you"

Coming soon

What's On Friday 13 to Saturday 14 August

August fiestas continue this weekend as well as the Classic Sailing event in Palma.

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
Heatwave in Mallorca.

Latest news

The heat is on!!

“It is a fact that these periods of extreme heat are here to stay..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cala S’Illot, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for August 14

Keep up to date with the weekend weather in Mallorca by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 13 August 2021
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