News of the day 3 September 2021
News / Latest headlines
Calvia's mayor and President Armengol at the opening of the Santa Ponsa fiestas in Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Calvia mayor calls for change of tourism "outlook"

The pandemic will "undoubtedly accelerate some processes already started" in the tourism industry.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sabadell bank's logo is seen at an ATM machine outside one of the bank's branches in Madrid

International

Sabadell seeks to cut 13% of workforce in Spain

Staff at Spanish banks have recently been holding protests against layoff plans.

Reuters

Police in Cala Mandia, Mallorca.

International

Drownings highlight danger of the sea in Mallorca

The Mediterranean Sea is usually calm, but in adverse weather conditions it can quickly turn into a death trap.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Son Espases Hospital, Palma.

Latest headlines

Suspect escapes from prisoner module at Son Espases Hospital

An investigation has been launched and security cameras are being reviewed to clarify how the suspect managed to escape.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Tourists arriving at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

"Not possible" to predict a lengthening of the tourism season

The increasing trend for last-minute reservations doesn't allow predictions to be made of a longer season.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Playa de Muro, Mallorca

Latest headlines

August was one degree hotter than usual

The highest temperature was 41C in Sa Pobla on the fourteenth.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
“Like him or loathe him, Piers Morgan is good television...”

Comment

Viewpoint: Piers cleared

“Like him or loathe him, Piers Morgan is good television...”

Jason Moore

Why can’t the Spanish government step in and stop the electricity price scandal?

Comment

Viewpoint: Spain’s power rip off

Why can’t the Spanish government step in and stop the electricity price scandal?

Humphrey Carter

Is it true that we Brits still pay much-too-much attention as to how a person speaks?

Comment

Frank Talking: Let's get ready to mumble!

Is it true that we Brits still pay much-too-much attention as to how a person speaks?

Frank Leavers

It seems that Mallorca is being rediscovered by the French

Comment

The Blog: Mais oui! C’est Majorque

It seems that Mallorca is being rediscovered by the French.

Andrew Ede

U.S. President Joe Biden

Comment

Donald Trelford: America is bigger than Joe Biden

Donald Trelford's thoughts on America’s dynamic as a nation and the man who wrote the James Bond stories.

Donald Trelford

The Multihull Cup gets underway.

Comment

Summer Blog: The Sound of Silence

Our contributor Sarah Forge was invited on the VIP chase boat for day two of The 2021 Multihull Cup.

Sarah Forge

Holiday / Lifestyle
Changemakers onboard Rafael Verdera 2021

Lifestyle

Save the Med returns to school!

The most impactful projects will be selected and their teams will be provided an opportunity to learn what it is like to work as a scientist at sea!

Save the med

What's on / Films
Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings | Official Teaser

Films

Films in English for Friday 3 September until Thursday 9 September

This weekend another original Marvel Comics film will be shown.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

What's on / Coming soon
Festival Mozart 2021 | Mallorca - Pollença (teaser)

Coming soon

What's On Friday 4 to Thursday 9 September

Mare de Déu de Setembre Fiestas are taking place this week.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Weather / Latest news
Playa del Mago, Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca Weather Forecast for September 4

Keep an eye on the weekend weather all over Mallorca by clicking here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 3 September 2021
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