Spain and the Balearics fail to make Britain's Green List
Portugal makes the green list.
Life back to normal in June, says Balearic government
"Bars and restaurants will be able to open their interiors..."
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday
Daily number of new cases remains very low.
Opposition demand end to "limiting fundamental rights"
The PP want the curfew to be lifted after the state of alarm ends.
Prosecutor's Office studying curfew appeal
The Prosecutor's Office needs to first examine the arguments of the Balearic High Court.
Restrictions eased for Mallorca's bars and restaurants
Bar and restaurant terraces can open all day from this Sunday.
Brits dodge quarantine by taking a detour!
10 days quarantine in a Government-approved hotel costs £1,750 per person or £3,700 for a family of four with teenage children.
New shipping company to increase competition in the Balearics
The first FRS route will be Alcudia-Ciutadella.
Don't know where to go out this weekend to eat in Mallorca?
As restrictions begin to ease for restaurants and bars, check out our restuarant tips this week.
Discounted cruises for NHS, Emergency Workers & Armed Forces
More companies are likely to offer discounts for cruise ships that stop in Mallorca and other Spanish ports once the travel restrictions are relaxed.
Vaccination appointments for 55 to 59 age group from Monday
Bitcita appointments for the Pfizer jab can be made from May 10.
British Airways owner IAG expects travel recovery from July
IAG declined to forecast how much it would fly from July.
Mallorca Weekend Weather Forecast
If you're heading for the beach this weekend, find out what the weather is like before you leave home by clicking here.
Super cheap PCR tests for Brits travelling to 'Green' list countries
Other big holiday companies will no doubt follow TUI’s lead and offer similar packages, which could put smaller companies at a disadvantage.
Spain to put more tolls on roads in bid for EU funds
Spain will receive loans and grants to spend by 2027.
Mallorca will find out if it's on the UK's 'Green' list in a few hours
The list will be reviewed every three weeks and insiders predict that Spain, Greece and France will be green listed at the end of June.
Spain backs vaccine patent waiver, calls for more international cooperation
Spain also proposed a platform to monitor global vaccine manufacturing sites
Spain upbeat on finding replacement for departing Nissan, eyes battery plant
Nissan's factories employ around 3,000 people directly, and up to 20,000 indirectly when taking into account suppliers.
Fan's view: Selection doubts for Mallorca tomorrow
Monro Bryce's view on Mallorca's real chances of promotion with five games to go.
Nadal and Osaka scoop top Laureus awards
Spain's Rafa Nadal was named the 2021 Laureus Sportsman of the year
The richest and poorest neighbourhoods in Mallorca
The latest data available is from 2018.
For better health, Mallorca’s the best fit: The Crew Mess
Why are yachties so prone to excessive drinking? What is the truth about working on yachts?
The week in tourism: Tourism ministerial meltdown
What is going on in the Balearic Ministry of Tourism? What had been expected?
Films in English this week in Palma
We continue with The Lord of the Rings series and a new release starring Angelina Jolie. Take a look at the trailers and check the new showtimes.
Last orders for Bar Atlántico in Palma
Bar Atlántico is the latest in a long line of businesses that have gone bust in the last year.
Frank Talking: Anyone for tennis? Oh I say!
Our columnist Frank Leavers on his experiences playing tennis/padel in Mallorca.
The Blog: Bombardment by means of the modal
What to do when a modal headline creeps in implying a higher degree of certainty?
Viewpoint: Scottish breakaway
A Scottish breakaway or should Scotland be asked to leave...”
Viewpoint: Passing the buck in Spain
From midnight tomorrow, fighting Covid is now in the hands of regional governments.
Today's weather on Mallorca
If you're planning on going somewhere today you can check what the weather is like before you leave home by clicking here.
Bargains of the Day
Looking for a new car? Don't miss this fabulous Mercedes.
Bar and restaurant hours to be extended in Mallorca
The Balearic Government has already been given court approval to keep some Covid restrictions in place after the State of Alarm ends on May 9
Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday: 37 new cases
Thirty-seven new cases; test rate just over one per cent.
Council of Mallorca flatly rejects motorway tolls' plan
Policies in the Balearics are dead against tolls.
Telephone number for over-70s who have not been vaccinated
For younger age groups, appointments will be made online.
Approval for new flood risk special plan
The revised plan is a response to the disaster and tragedy of Sant Llorenç.
Gordon Ramsay's daughter tipped as 'Love Island' contestant
Laura Whitmore will front ‘Love Island’ when the show returns to Mallorca for the first summer series since 2019.
'On the day' changes for holidays in Mallorca & other destinations
TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways are also offering customers similar deals.
High court gives Balearic curfew extension green light
The High Court's decision was not unanimous.
Results of New AstraZeneca blood clot study
The study found 59 vein blood clots, compared to 30 expected in the general population which equates to 11 more vein blood clots per 100,000 vaccinations, and 2.5 more blood clots in the brain per 100,000 vaccinations.
EasyJet CEO warns Britain could be left behind on travel
Britain will on Friday announce its "green list" of low risk places where people can travel without needing to quarantine on their return home.
Traffic lights for Son Amar
A roundabout will eventually be built and will replace the traffic lights.
Excavation at Mallorca's oldest fortification
The fortification is from around 1200 BC.
Booster jab neutralises Brazil & South African Covid variants
PfizerBioNTech and Oxford AstraZeneca are also developing new vaccines to tackle the South African variant-B1351, and the Brazilian variant-P1.
600,000 fewer first-quarter foreign tourists than in 2019
A fall of 86% compared with 2019 and of 77% with last year.
Universal Travel Certificate could be a lifeline for Mallorca
“The aim is to work out how best to share scientific data at a global level to form a universally recognised certification of vaccination..”
Spain pours billions into fight for slice of European electric vehicle sector
Germany and France are already pouring funds into battery plants.
Palma council urged to allow some fairground attraction
Last year the Fira del Ram closed just two weeks after the season started.
Chelsea outclass Real Madrid to reach Champions League final
The final in Istanbul will be the second all-English champions League final in three seasons.
Nan’s Day Out: To find the people
Our columnist Shirley visited a remote village with the most unique hydrological phenomenon in Mallorca.
Food and Wine: La Mozzarella the World’s best-selling cheese and the most unprotected one
How does real Mozzarella taste like? Our bulletin's food expert tells everything you should know about the true one.
Practical parenting: May I just interrupt you?
Do you know this tips for creating the space babies need to develop their own brains into awesomeness?
Strictly coming dancing at 80
"I have always been very athletic, but dancing gives us life as well as many good moments and friends wherever we go. We feel very loved..”
Exclusive tasting menu for Andreu Genestra
You can enjoy this menu from 11 May to 30 June or until all available places are taken.
Sculptures by Joan Bennàssar's on show in Inca streets
“The aim of ‘Refugis d’amor i oferiment’ is to raise the morale and spirit of people living in these hard times..”
The Blog: Changing the model, but how many tourists are enough?
Prior to Covid, Mallorca was receiving some 10.5 million foreign tourists per annum.
Balearic President going all out to extend restrictions
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The Balearic High Court threw out President Armengol's first request because "it didn't meet procedure."
Court curfew authorisation hits a snag
Three of the five High Court judges do not believe they can make a ruling based on what the government has presented.
Spain, Greece excluded from UK's travel 'green list' - The Sun
Britain is set to announce the green list for countries shortly.
Various requirements for obtaining tourist vouchers
The vouchers are only available to residents of the Balearics.
Palma residents angered by pedestrianisation plans
Four streets are due to be pedestrianised.
Catering companies hit by government restrictions
The catering association has proposed the use of antigen tests for events.
Government backs town hall efforts to control Bunyola stray cats
The government's environmental health service says that there is a health risk.
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La Burratina Italian, in the heart of Palma
La Burratina, presents its 'online' store to bring the Italian flavour to Mallorca.
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Today's weather on Mallorca
If you're planning on going somewhere today you can check what the weather is like before you leave home by clicking here.
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Queen’s College Year 1 Science investigating plants
Plants are really important for our planet and for all living things.
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Films in English this week in Palma
We continue with The Lord of the Rings series and a new release starring Angelina Jolie. Take a look at the trailers and check the new showtimes.
Lifestyle
Exclusive tasting menu for Andreu Genestra
You can enjoy this menu from 11 May to 30 June or until all available places are taken.
Lifestyle
Last orders for Bar Atlántico in Palma
Bar Atlántico is the latest in a long line of businesses that have gone bust in the last year.
Sports
Nadal and Osaka scoop top Laureus awards
Spain's Rafa Nadal was named the 2021 Laureus Sportsman of the year
Lifestyle
Food and Wine: La Mozzarella the World’s best-selling cheese and the most unprotected one
How does real Mozzarella taste like? Our bulletin's food expert tells everything you should know about the true one.
Lifestyle
The richest and poorest neighbourhoods in Mallorca
The latest data available is from 2018.
Lifestyle
For better health, Mallorca’s the best fit: The Crew Mess
Why are yachties so prone to excessive drinking? What is the truth about working on yachts?
Sports
Fan's view: Selection doubts for Mallorca tomorrow
Monro Bryce's view on Mallorca's real chances of promotion with five games to go.
Lifestyle
The week in tourism: Tourism ministerial meltdown
What is going on in the Balearic Ministry of Tourism? What had been expected?
Comment
Frank Talking: Anyone for tennis? Oh I say!
Our columnist Frank Leavers on his experiences playing tennis/padel in Mallorca.
Lifestyle
Don't know where to go out this weekend to eat in Mallorca?
As restrictions begin to ease for restaurants and bars, check out our restuarant tips this week.
Comment
Viewpoint: Passing the buck in Spain
From midnight tomorrow, fighting Covid is now in the hands of regional governments.
Community
The Academy Summer School 2021
The Academy Summer School was launched in July 1985 and has been going from strength to strength ever since.
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Strictly coming dancing at 80
"I have always been very athletic, but dancing gives us life as well as many good moments and friends wherever we go. We feel very loved..”
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The Blog: Bombardment by means of the modal
What to do when a modal headline creeps in implying a higher degree of certainty?
Comment
The Blog: Changing the model, but how many tourists are enough?
Prior to Covid, Mallorca was receiving some 10.5 million foreign tourists per annum.