Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday, September 23
Thirty-seven more cases on Thursday than on Wednesday.
Spain to donate 15 million more COVID-19 vaccine doses via COVAX
The latest pledge increases Spain's overall commitment to the COVAX vaccine sharing programme to 30 million doses.
Power price surge threatens Spanish recovery
The government approved last week an emergency package to mitigate the rise in prices.
Call for an end to masks for schoolchildren when outdoors
Various regions of Spain have dropped the requirement.
Government launches campaign against sexual exploitation of girls
Aimed at girls themselves as well as families and the general population.
The Blog: A Cristiano Ronaldo for the Balearics
Will the Balearics have an annual amount to compensate for the negative effects of being islands? What do you think?
Balearics led the way for foreign tourism in August
Mallorca had more overnight stays in August than anywhere else in the country.
Offshore wind an "interesting solution" for Balearics energy
Minorca has particular potential for offshore wind as an energy resource.
Viewpoint: Balearic cruising
“I can´t understand why anyone can be opposed to cruise ships...”
Fan's view: Real Madrid thrash RCD Mallorca 6-1
Will RCD mallorca recover for Sunday's 2pm game? Monro Bryce's thoughts.
Canaries volcano blasts lava into the air as ash blankets area
Streams of black lava have advanced slowly westward since Sunday.
Viewpoint: The students affair
"The inability to prevent has been given a broader and sharper focus as a consequence of what happened."
Former Government Officials to testify in Emaya spillage case
The Defence has always argued that this is a problem inherited from decades ago and that the necessary steps and contracts were initiated to resolve it.
Real Madrid thrash Mallorca
Hat-trick for ex-Mallorca player Marco Asensio.
Air Europa owner Globalia to furlough 60% of staff if COVID support ends
Its COVID furlough programme, which will expire at the end of this month.
More heavy rains forecast, Mallorca in the eye of the storm
"Sun forecast for this weekend...."
Port Authority torpedoes yacht moornings in the Bay of Pollensa
"Mayor said that urgent action needed to be taken...."
Woman in dramatic rescue from her vehicle in flood water
"100 distress calls answered...."
The Blog: The irritation index and airport growth
What's the problem with the airport expansion?
Confidential: Devon delights and other holiday stuff!
Find out how Frank Leavers is faring on his extended stay in the south of England.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday, September 22
Decrease in numbers of Covid patients on wards and in ICU in Mallorca.
Take a Gastronomic Tour in the Serra de Tramuntana
"There is so much added value in presenting products from 4 different farms in the Serra de Tramuntana first-hand..”
Health ministry "strongly condemns" attack on a doctor
The doctor was attacked at a Palma health centre.
Sharks bred in captivity to be released into Balearic waters
The 15 alitans have been bred at Palma Aquarium and the Cabrera National Park's visitor centre.
Canaries volcano lava gushes towards sea, eruption goes on
Experts say that if the lava reaches the sea, it could trigger more explosions.
Fan's view: Golden point for RCD Mallorca after 0-0 draw
There’s a daunting trip to the Santiago Bernabeu to play some team called Real Madrid today night at 10 pm...
Sale of homes up 50% in the Balearics
The figures do of course reflect the influence of the pandemic on the property market.
Viewpoint: Being half drunk
"Covid has meant rules, but even so, the government might wish to remember that holidays are meant to be fun."
Viewpoint: The weather
“Northern Europeans come here in search of the good weather...”
Bulletin co-founder awarded gold medal from Tourist Board
She founded the Bulletin alongside her late husband Pere A. Serra MBE in 1962.
Easyjet: "UK government missed the boat with easing of travel rules...."
"She said there was still “a lot of confusion” about the rules, especially regarding children and non-vaccinated travellers....."
Over 190,000 not vaccinated against Covid in the Balearics
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A total of 190,670 people over 12 years old have still not been vaccinated against Covid-19.
Families given one hour to evacuate as lava nears sea
Families rushed to retrieve belongings from their homes and escape the advancing lava.
Court backs government in Spanish students 'Covid hotel' case
The court has decided that there was "no possible alternative".
Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday, September 21
14-day cumulative incidence in Mallorca is 117.4.
Amanda Blog: And finally...
"On Sunday we decided to take it easy since the day before had been so eventful..."
Minister calls for a debate about "boat overcrowding"
Minorca has been especially affected by the number of boats this year.
The Blog: This sporting life - tackling seasonality
"They were aware of the issues five years ago. Covid hasn’t made them go away."
Viewpoint: The sustainable mobility challenge
"The town hall seems to have been making a bit of a mess of things."
Viewpoint: Grounded
“I would say that the traffic light system has been a disaster from the start...”
Prince Andrew is served sexual assault lawsuit in United States
Under federal rules, the Duke of York has 21 days to respond or could face a default judgment.
Inca and Manacor mass vaccination centres closing
Some 220,000 doses were administered at the two centres.
Spanish, Italian police arrest 106 in mafia sting operation
The gang allegedly laundered money for mafia groups and made millions of euros through online scams.
Police hunt suspects of violent attack in Porto Pi
"There were more than 10 people against one, they were cowards..”
Four cruise ships meet in Palma!
The passengers on 'The World' cruise ship decide what route the ship will take and where it will dock.
Police find "chain of contacts" for sexual exploitation of minors
Seventeen people were arrested last week in connection with the sexual exploitation of minors.
Cheers to the end of the summer!
Rafa Nadal shares with fans his last day's of summer.
Es Trenc beach has receded an average of 13.5 metres since 1956
Breakwaters and barriers have impeded the natural dynamics.
Balearic Government wants to reopen border with Algeria
“The objective is to open the border as soon as possible, we cannot consolidate an irregular flow..”
More evacuations as lava pours from Canaries volcano
Watch live updates on the volcano here.
Posters cause outrage in Palma
Security Personnel are sifting through CCTV footage to identify the people who posted them.
Anna Nicholas: Feral Britain
"You have to watch your back wherever you go now."
Mallorca's person of the week: European recovery funds & the government
Headline-making in the Majorca Daily Bulletin last week.
Viewpoint: A new deal for the future
"The EU may have been talking sausages but Britain and the U.S. were talking nuclear secrets."
Mallorcan takes canoe sprint world championship
Marcus Cooper Walz was previously world champion in 2017.
A point for Mallorca against Villarreal
Debutant Matthew Hoppe's strike was ruled out for offside.
Fan's view: Five out as injury crisis hits Mallorca
How will RCD Mallorca face last season's Europa League winners Villareal at Son Moix?
Inside Sport: Taking It One Point At A Time
Eurosport commentator James Parrack reflects on Emma Raducanu's victory.
Viewpoint: Recovery - Whose recovery?
"But this joyous news, combined with the growth forecasts, cannot disguise the elephants in the room."
Viewpoint: Action!
“The council needs to do something about scooters and bicycles...”
Frank Talking: Wish you were here! - Come on, do tell, where is that?
It has to be said that Mallorca isn’t so bad either at this time of year, is it?
The Blog: Tourism model and the “Benidorm Effect”
Tourism density is said to have a benefit in terms of resources.
Donald Trelford: The 20 wasted years since 9/11
Donald Trelford's thoughts on the US reaction to 9/11.
Viewpoint: Mallorca is love island
Britons may have opted for staycations this year but they are safer in Mallorca!
Viewpoint: Security pact
“I find it rather odd that NATO is not involved in the new security pact...”
Summer Blog: The deafening sound of summer!
Mallorcans nor the Spanish in general, ever do anything quietly do they?
The Blog: Whatever happened to Mallorca’s Club Med?
These two redevelopments tell you everything about where Mallorca’s tourism is heading.
Viewpoint: Destroying Mallorca
Sustainable tourism is the Balearic government’s mantra, I don’t think so.
Viewpoint: Agriculture abandons the fairs
"You wonder why it’s taken them so long"
The Blog: A tourism elite - is that what we really want?
We have of course advanced a long way from the first package holidays of the 1950s...
Confidential: My family's match of the day - Football or tennis?
What do you think was the most exiting part of Frank Leavers' sporting day?
Viewpoint: Mallorca’s tough summer
Summer is coming to an end and all eyes are on the winter, but is the energy there?
Viewpoint: Masks on beaches
"But there didn’t seem to be much evidence of mask-wearing. In fact, there wasn’t any"
Summer Blog: Doesn’t that really give you a vacation vibe?
Most people I know, who visit Mallorca out of the high season, fall in love with our countryside and mountain landscape.
The Blog: Mallorca’s drunken 39% of tourists
Why is Mallorca more of a paradise for drunken tourists than the rest of the Balearics?
Viewpoint: Changing tourism
“There have been calls for change within the tourist industry....”
Viewpoint: Wrong job in Mallorca
Majorca may have posted record employment figures, sadly they will not last.
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Mallorca Weather Forecast for September 24
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What's on
What's on Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 September
This week Sant Mateu fiestas in Bunyola and Calonge is celebrating their Sant Miquel fiestas. Plan ahead and see what concerts are taking place.
What's on
Films in English for Friday 17 until Thursday 23 September
This weekend Augusta theatre opens and will be screening Dune. Are you a Quentin Tarantino fan? Take a look what is showing.
News
The Blog: This sporting life - tackling seasonality
"They were aware of the issues five years ago. Covid hasn’t made them go away."
Lifestyle
Art, fun and friendship: The Sunday Interview
“The Arts Society is for anyone, you don’t have to have a clue about art, all you need is curiosity and an open mind.”
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Confidential: Devon delights and other holiday stuff!
Find out how Frank Leavers is faring on his extended stay in the south of England.
What's on
The Top events for the week
Take a look, you might be interested in these Top events from Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 September.
News
Viewpoint: The students affair
"The inability to prevent has been given a broader and sharper focus as a consequence of what happened."
News
Inside Sport: Taking It One Point At A Time
Eurosport commentator James Parrack reflects on Emma Raducanu's victory.
Lifestyle
Focus on cars: Looking Around
Do you think today's cars are sometimes too complex?
Lifestyle
Spotlight on Soller: ‘Tell me the story from the beginning please’
Have you ever wondered why people come to live in the Soller valley?
Lifestyle
Wild Mallorca: Dropwings and dropping down to feed!
How does nature cope with the rainy days of late summer?
Lifestyle
A Coffee Morning that breaks all records in Mallorca
The main reason for the event to raise money for Cancer Charities in Mallorca.
Kids Zone
Portraits, puzzles and play at Queen’s College
The primary children have settled back into their school routines so seamlessly.
News
Fan's view: Real Madrid thrash RCD Mallorca 6-1
Will RCD mallorca recover for Sunday's 2pm game? Monro Bryce's thoughts.
Lifestyle
Local business guide to Mallorca
Moving, need a babysitter, looking to get your clothes altered or need some pampering? Take a look at this week's guide.
Lifestyle
Katie, a ‘Human of Mallorca’ gives us her art…
Find out about Katie McCann's relationship with Mallorca
News
The Blog: The irritation index and airport growth
What's the problem with the airport expansion?
Lifestyle
Food for thought: Persimmons - the fruits of autumn have already arrived at markets
Mallorcans adore persimmons and snap them up as soon as they appear in September.
News
Amanda Blog: And finally...
"On Sunday we decided to take it easy since the day before had been so eventful..."
News
The Blog: A Cristiano Ronaldo for the Balearics
Will the Balearics have an annual amount to compensate for the negative effects of being islands? What do you think?