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NewsElderly turfed out as Nursing Home closes CommentThe Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Nursing Home is closing down on October 15.FoodAid for winemakers Comment26 winemakers in the Register of Designation of Origin in Pla i Llevant and Binissalem will not harvest their grapes this year.HealthMarked increase in Covid-19 infections Comment18,564 coronavirus infections in Spain since lockdown ended a month ago.Health€140 billion to fight Covid-19 Comment“It is a great agreement for Europe and for Spain," said Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez.EducationMinistry of Education accused of taking unnecessary risks CommentTeachers claim lack of space in classrooms means contagion is inevitable.Holiday rentalsHoliday rental licences could be withdrawn because of health regulation breaches CommentThe main issue is with parties held at holiday rental properties and breaches of capacity regulations.RetailEighty small shops in Palma's centre have not reopened CommentPalma town hall initiatives to help small retailers have "not materialised".PoliceEight arrests in Pollensa anti-drugs operation CommentThere was a previous Guardia Civil operation in Puerto Pollensa last month.HealthFind out the latest Covid-19 figures Comment26 new coronavirus infections confirmed in the Balearic Islands on Monday.News70 citations for non-compliance Comment41 establishments were cited in Majorca, including some in Playa de Palma.TourismMagalluf & Playa de Palma take on the Government 1Abone Acotur say closing 3 streets in Magalluf and 2 in Playa de Palma is not the solution.HealthCiudadanos call for more controls at Ports & Airports CommentThe Ciudadanos claim President Armengol's lack of foresight and imporvisation is generating confusion, insecurity and uncertainty.HealthStricter airport controls for domestic passengers? CommentThe Balearic Government wants to be able to carry out health controls on domestic flights.TourismNew limitations on boat trips to Mondragó Natural Park 1Tourist boats will only be allowed to carry a maximum of 60 people.TransportCar park improvements at Es Trenc-Salobrar Natural Park CommentAmendments to the law governing Es Trenc-Salobrar Natural Park include changing the entrances and exits to public and private car parks.NewsHungry and homeless in the city CommentThere are 6 homeless settlements in Palma.PropertyProperty prices and rents forecast to drop CommentHouse prices in the Balearic Islands were more expensive than the rest of Spain last year.NewsShortages are causing major problems for Police CommentPalma City Council allegedly owes the Police Officers money for overtime they worked last year.HealthDon't leave home without your mask! CommentFines for not wearing a mask will range from €25-€100.HealthGovernment says no to quarantine recommendations CommentThe Government has announced that an extra 250 people will be employed and trained as trackers, taking the total to 400.EntertainmentHollywood Actors back in Majorca 2Actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are back in Majorca.WeatherGood Morning from Majorca CommentIt's a hot and sunny Monday in Majorca with moderate winds in some places.CoronavirusNow the Balearic government decides not to request quarantine CommentThe Balearic government doubts that the Sánchez administration would agree to quarantine.EmploymentSeasonal workers without work in Majorca CommentOver 8,000 seasonal workers normally come to the Balearics from the mainland.EmergenciesMotorcyclist dies following accident in Campos CommentThe accident occurred around 23.00 on Saturday.CoronavirusCatalonia at the centre of the rise in coronavirus infections CommentThe Catalonia government is not ruling out ordering lockdown.MajorcaClosed down: the week in Majorca 4Streets were closed; was Majorca being governed from Germany?; and masks were the new normal by law.CoronavirusBalearics seeking quarantine for travellers from "high risk areas" CommentQuarantine would have to be approved by the Spanish government.Opening the door for teen spirits in Majorca CommentInterview with Majorca-based filmmaker, artist, meditation teacher, counsellor and free spirit Serafine Klarwein.ServicesPalma car park company faces fine CommentThe company maintains that it does not have to present a technical report; the town hall disagrees.CoronavirusBalearic government wants control of passengers from Catalonia CommentAt present, there are no controls of travellers from other regions of Spain.MagallufPunta Ballena Majorca in the middle of July CommentPunta Ballena in Magalluf, the new normal at the height of summer in 2020.CoronavirusFive coronavirus cases in Formentera CommentOne of the five is a hotel maintenance worker.Police25-year-old stabbed in Puerto Pollensa CommentThe attacker and another person were arrested.CoronavirusGovernment defends Majorca street closures on health grounds 4"We are not in a negotiation situation when there is a matter of public health."CourtsFormer Calvia police chief to face trial CommentJosé Antonio Navarro was arrested in 2014.Town hallsMayors unanimously reject Spanish government loan agreement CommentAll mayors in the Balearics are opposed to an agreement for town halls to lend money to the Spanish government.TravelSpanish travellers abroad advised to take "extreme precautions" CommentTravellers are advised that new outbreaks could arise at their destinations.HealthFor first time, world records 1 million coronavirus cases in 100 hours CommentIt has taken just four days to climb to 14 million cases from 13 million recorded on July 13.EconomyEU leaders deadlocked over COVID recovery plan after a day of haggling 3Pressure for deal is huge but major differences remain.TourismGerman government expressed concern about tourist behaviour in Majorca 2The German government had wanted to know what controls there were to deal with crowds of tourists and with tourist behaviour.CoronavirusSome four million people in Catalonia urged to stay home as coronavirus cases jump CommentFour million people in Catalonia, including its capital Barcelona, to stay home.TourismHoteliers criticise lack of police in Playa de Palma 2The hoteliers are suggesting that problems which led to the closure of two streets could have been avoided.CoronavirusSpanish government "not ruling out anything" in controlling coronavirus CommentThere is to be "zero tolerance" of the likes of illegal street parties. The government wants to ensure that there is not "uncontrolled" transmission.Bars and restaurantsA third of bars and restaurants have not reopened 1The Balearic Islands have the lowest percentage of bars and restaurants that have reopened.TourismSadness over street closures 3 1 pollsThe closures are in force until September 15, but could be extended if tourists continue to misbehave.HealthFines for not wearing a face mask start on Monday 1 1 pollsPolice will be required to file a detailed report for each fine that's issued.Animal WelfareAt least 70 snakes caught CommentMost of the snakes were located in the most central Municipalities of the Island.TourismBritish tourist hospitalised CommentThe accident happened at Fun Vista Mar Hotel in Santa Eularia.TourismBaggage handlers threaten strike action 1Union Representatives claim luggage carts are a potential source of Covid-19.ObituaryRIP Geoffrey Kenion and thanks for the best memories 1His name will forever be in Majorcan history.TourismTour Operators back binge tourism crackdown Comment 1 pollsTour Operators in Germany and the UK welcome the closure of infamous party streets in Majorca.BusinessMagalluf and Playa de Palma businesses to sue the government 1Businesses that have "nothing to do with so-called tourism of excesses" are affected by the government's order.FootballReal Mallorca are relegated 3Real Mallorca 1 - Granada 2.MagallufTwo more Magalluf streets are closed 4Calvia town hall asked for a wider application of the closure order.CoronavirusKing Felipe pays tribute to the victims of the pandemic CommentThe King stressed that there is a moral obligation to respect the dignity of the deceased.FinanceTown halls object to making loans to the Spanish government CommentThe national finance ministry is proposing that town halls lend the government money from the surpluses they have in banks.WeatherWeekend Weather forecast CommentMost of Majorca will be overcast this weekend with scattered showers and occasional sunshine.To view the weather across the island from our webcams, click here.HealthUIB Administrator tests positive for Covid-19 CommentThe Administrator who is infected with coronavirus did not have direct contact with the students.TrafficSpeed camera locations are published 1There are fourteen fixed and eighteen mobile cameras in Majorca.BeachesGreen flags flying again in Palma CommentThere were red flags at Can Pere Antoni and Ciutat Jardí beaches because of wastewater spills.TourismThe new restrictions in Magalluf and Playa de Palma 3The Majorca Daily Bulletin answers your questions about the closures in Magalluf and Playa de Palma.FoodGazpacho andaluz is Spain’s greatest and most travelled cold soup CommentThe gazpacho andaluz is Spain’s most renowned cold soup and the ajo blanco of Málaga is a good runner-up in every way.FootballReal Madrid dig deep to beat Granada and move closer to title CommentReal Madrid won against Granada 2-1. The end of an era for some humans of Mallorca The individual stories are heart-breaking as families we love head for different shores. The Humans of Majorca who are vitally important now are those with a road map for the future. 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. Easy Salad Dressing At first glance, making vinaigrettes could not be simpler: just a swirl of oil, a dash of vinegar, seasoning, and perhaps some mustard and herbs. Readers send letters regarding the new face mask regulation and the closure of Punta Ballena. Gardening In Majorca The winter vegetable garden can be planted up now, carrots, beetroots, celery, leeks turnips and radishese are a few. The Sustainable Entrepreneur “I want to live at the intersection of making products that make people’s lives easier, while also having a positive impact on the planet." A man's got to do, what a man's got to do! Boredom means you start to read stray Hola magazines that feature lots of glamorous couples that you’ve previously never heard of - and in Castilian! The new Magalluf “Now is the time for Majorca to decide what type of Punta Ballena it wants...” [...] Switchboard +34 971 78 84 00News Desk +34 971 78 84 10Editorial +34 971 78 84 09 Office Fax +34 971 45 73 28Advertising +34 971 78 84 05Distribution +34 971 78 84 03 Editorial: editorial@majorcadailybulletin.esAdvertising: publicidad@majorcadailybulletin.es Subscription: suscripciones@majorcadailybulletin.es

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