Finance
Town halls object to making loans to the Spanish government
The national finance ministry is proposing that town halls lend the government money from the surpluses they have in banks.
Weather
All you need to know about the weather in Majorca
Now we have some weak precipitation in Mallorca.
Weather
Weekend Weather forecast
Most of Majorca will be overcast this weekend with scattered showers and occasional sunshine.
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Traffic
Speed camera locations are published
There are fourteen fixed and eighteen mobile cameras in Majorca.
Health
UIB Administrator tests positive for Covid-19
The Administrator who is infected with coronavirus did not have direct contact with the students.
Beaches
Green flags flying again in Palma
There were red flags at Can Pere Antoni and Ciutat Jardí beaches because of wastewater spills.
Tourism
The new restrictions in Magalluf and Playa de Palma
The Majorca Daily Bulletin answers your questions about the closures in Magalluf and Playa de Palma.
Coronavirus
King Felipe pays tribute to the victims of the pandemic
The King stressed that there is a moral obligation to respect the dignity of the deceased.
News
Mixed reaction to hotspot closures in Majorca
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Opposition parties say these measures are testament to the failure of the anti-Tourism Decree.
Health
4 new Covid-19 outbreaks in a week
There are now 12 coronavirus outbreaks in the Balearics with 63 people infected and 122 others either under surveillance or in isolation.
Coronavirus
Barcelona considering bringing back restrictions
Mayor Ada Colau is ruling out a return to "total confinement", but "some measures" are being considered.
Tourism
Majorca party streets could be shut for 3 months
The new harsh restrictions in Carrer Punta Ballena in Magalluf and Ham and Beer streets in Playa de Palma are very bad news for local businesses.
Tourism
Jet2 resumes operations
Majorca is one of the destinations for Jet2.
Beaches
Red flags at Palma beaches following heavy rain
A familiar story when there is heavy rain.
Coronavirus
Thousands of Catalans return to lockdown as Spain fights new virus clusters
A judge finally approved the regional government's stay-at-home order for residents of the city of Lleida and six nearby towns.
Politics
Spanish PM sees "very difficult hours ahead" as EU summit nears
Spain is among EU member states whose economies have been hard-hit by the pandemic and which want two-thirds of the recovery fund to be in the form of free grants.
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All you need to know about the weather in Majorca
The Balerics islands are under Fire Alert in some points.
Coronavirus
Cala Ratjada restaurant closed after employee tests positive
The restaurant will be closed until July 24.
News
Bars, Restaurants & Shops shut down in Majorca hot spots
From Wednesday, all bars, restaurants and shops in Punta Ballena and Carrer de San Ramón will be closed for two months.
Tourism
Government closes establishments in Magalluf and Playa de Palma
The closure orders for Punta Ballena, "Schinkenstrasse" and "Bierstrasse" will last two months.
Tourism
Party is over in Punta Ballena
Breaking news: Ministry orders closure of all bars on popular Magalluf street
Tourism
Bel Oliver's convenient new job
On Tuesday, the secretary of state for tourism got a new job with the UN. Meanwhile, there had been a revelation regarding the Covid "Responsible Tourism" seal.
Environment
Plastics having "disastrous effects" on seabeds
Ninety-nine per cent of plastic waste in seas and oceans ends up on seabeds.
Tourism
Employees stage a demonstration against club closures
At least 200 employees from clubs and discos that are closed joined the rally on Paseo del Born in Palma.
Health
Attitude could determine fines for not wearing masks
Fines could range from 25 to 100 euros, depending on the circumstances.
Weather
Stormy weather
Grey skies and occasional showers forecast in Majorca for the rest of this week with sunny intervals in some places.
News
New message for British Nationals
A comprehensive Q&A document has been published in English and Spanish to help answer any questions UK Nationals may have.
Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
Cloudy, wet and windy in Majorca on Thursday with occasional sunshine in some places.
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Health
An avalance of requests for face mask exemption
Doctors say some people are wearing the same mask for longer than the recommended time.
News
Government threatens to shut down Majorca tourist hotspots
The Government threatens to tighten restrictions even further to put a stop to tourist excesses and prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Entertainment
Natalya Wright can do no wrong!
Natalya is soaking up the sun while she's on holiday in Majorca with her sister Jess.
Politics
Catalan politician suspects was target of state phone tapping, spokesman says
Torrent and two other separatist politicians were warned by researchers working with Facebook's instant message service WhatsApp that their phones were broken into with a spyware called "Pegasus"
Health
Inspectors checked 51 establishments at the weekend
18 reports of overcrowding received from the public; 14 at places in Majorca, 2 in Minorca, 1 in Ibiza and 1 in Formentera.
crime
Police detain two Algerians in anti-terrorism operation in Barcelona
The two Algerians were part of a cell, under investigation since 2017, which was planning an attack with explosives in Barcelona.
Tourism
Beach club in hot water over damning video footage
Crowds of tourists partied at Calvia beach club without respecting any of the coronavirus protocols on Saturday.
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All you need to know about the weather in Majorca
The Balerics islands are under Fire Alert in some points.
Tourism
14-day quarantine for German tourists?
Video footage showed German tourists partying in s'Arenal without face masks or social distancing.
Economy
Hotel expansion reduced from 15% to 10%
The modification to the Decree Law is being made at the request of Podemos.
Property
May Real Estate sales worst in 7 years
Real Estate sales dropped by almost 60% in May compared to the same period in 2019.
Health
120 Active Coronavirus Outbreaks
The average age of men diagnosed with Covid-19 is 46.3 and in women it’s 50.5.
Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
It's partly sunny, partly cloudy in Majorca with the possibility of afternoon showers in some places.
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Tourism
Hoteliers are having second thoughts about opening
Hotel reservations in Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera have been steadily falling.
Tourism
New beach capacity App launched
Palma City Council has launched a new mobile phone App that shows how full the beaches are in real time.
News
You couldn't make it up: Majorca mask wearing eased
Face masks are not necessary when walking on promenades next to the sea unless there are a lot of people.
Economy
Spain says EU recovery fund debt is not charity
The COVID-19 pandemic is not charity, Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez said ahead of a crucial summit on the issue July 17-18.
Coronavirus
Catalan leader calls on citizens to stay home despite judge's ruling
Quim Torra said he would approve a new decree to make it compulsory.
Coronavirus
Spain not planning to make masks compulsory at all times, source says
The use of face mask will not be compulsory nationwide where social distancing can be guaranteed.
Employment
More than 30,000 out of work in June
The Hotel Sector was the worst hit by the coronavirus pandemic, followed by Trade.
Travel
Have a staycation in 'superlative' UK, PM Johnson says
Boris Johnson advised people to stay at home this summer for a staycation in the "superlative" United Kingdom.
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Private parties in Majorca to be policed
Judges and Prosecutors will be asked to authorise Security Forces to intervene at private parties.
Weather
All you need to know about the weather in Majorca
The Balerics islands are under Fire Alert in some points
Health
Will another State of Emergency be decreed?
The Spanish Government is adopting a wait and see attitude in the hope that the outbreaks in Lleida and Catalonia can be controlled.
Tourism
Hotel Chains are crossing their fingers
The Hotel Sector in Majorca is guardedly optimistic, but admits that Covid-19 outbreaks could ruin everything.
Entertainment
Kelly Preston dies aged 57
John Travolta confirmed his wife's death via Instagram on Sunday.
Tourism
Germany worried by images of holidaymakers partying in Majorca
Holidaymakers partying at the weekend ignoring social distancing rules.
News
Historic chiringuito will be demolished after the summer
The project includes a proposal for a sustainable kiosk-bar with detachable terrace, chemical bath and total occupancy of 70 square meters.
Tourism
Notable increase in Airport traffic
The progressive increase in Airport traffic is forecast to continue throughout the rest of July, August and September.
Health
Private Care for Tourists who contract Covid-19
Care will be provided even if people don’t have documents or insurance.
Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
It's hot and sunny in Majorca with strong winds in some places.
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News
It's Official! Face masks are compulsory from Monday
The maximum capacity for outdoor activity is now reduced to 70 people and 30 people if the event is held in a closed space.
Health
New Covid-19 data shows an increase in infections
Coronavirus infections in Catalonia have more than doubled in 24 hours.
Health
Council takes action over Covid-19 outbreak
All outdoor sports centres closed down in L'Hospitalet to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Health
Woman with coronavirus missing for several hours
Medical Staff alerted Police after several calls went unanswered.
Crime
60 young people fined for partying
60 people were at the party in an open field next to the cemetery in Genoa.
Tourists party like there's no such thing as Covid-19
German and English tourists flock to bars in Playa de Palma and Magalluf but the only people wearing face masks were the waiters.
News
Compulsory mask rule delayed?
The Health Department has denied that the delay in publishing the resolution is in any way related to these criticisms.
News
Police search wells for remains of Madeleine McCann
A 43-year-old German known as Christian B has been named as the main suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
Tourism
German & English Tourists live up their bad reputation
English and German tourists haven't changed their behaviour one bit in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
News
Tourists out of control
Video shared on social media sites shows tourists partying in Calvia, with no social distancing and no masks.
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Good Morning from Majorca
Cloudy, wet and windy in Majorca on Thursday with occasional sunshine in some places.
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Lifestyle
Another four 10S at the same place
Another Four 10S at the same place
Sports
Real Madrid dig deep to beat Granada and move closer to title
Real Madrid won against Granada 2-1.
Lifestyle
Masking the Situation
Admittedly, every aspect of our lives has changed irrefutably, and we all yearn for a miracle return to how things were before.
Lifestyle
Food and Wine
The Italians were the first to dry tomatoes in the sun and as it is such an easy and efficient way of preserving them until the next summer’s crop, the custom of sun-dried tomatoes soon spread throughout the Mediterranean.
Comment
Letters to the Editor
Some Bulletin readers have sent letters regarding the new ruling on face masks and how they affect our everyday life.
Lifestyle
Will there be an ‘Amnesty of Gratitude’ for some Humans of Majorca?
My Humans of Majorca discussions this week are with a completely different group of our society.
Sports
Cadiz return to La Liga after 14-year absence
Cadiz was promoted to la liga after beating Zaragoza 4-2.
Lifestyle
Gardening in Majorca
Remember all leaves do fall at some time or other.
Lifestyle
Sardinas…para chuparse los dedos!
Sardines are named after Sardinia, the Italian island where large schools of these fish were once found.
Lifestyle
The “Real Women of Mallorca”
I interviewed Lucy and some of her Real Women to ask them about what it means to them.
Comment
Rethinking the added millions
Four to six million more people per year. If normal service resumes, is this what Majorca wants?