Coronavirus infections decrease again
5 coronavirus deaths and 43 new infections in the Balearic Islands.
State of alarm
Arrested in Palma for "taking the sun"
There were nine arrests in Majorca for disobeying the confinement measures.
Coronavirus
Spain's coronavirus deaths pass 14,600, but real toll may be bigger
“There are no good numbers when it comes to deaths ... (but) we are now in the slowdown phase,” Health Minister Salvador Illa said.
Coronavirus
UK's Johnson 'improving' as he fights COVID-19 in intensive care
Johnson was admitted to St Thomas’ hospital on Sunday evening with a persistent high temperature and cough and was transferred to intensive care on Monday.
Bars and restaurants
Restaurant sector feeling "abandoned" by Palma town hall
Restaurants want more help than just an elimination of the terrace tax.
Coronavirus
Number of coronavirus infections in the Balearics more like 7,000
It is likely that over 5,000 people have developed no symptoms or have mild symptoms.
Coronavirus
Palma town hall eliminates this year's terrace tax
A second package of measures announced by Palma town hall.
Food
Easter Monkeys not Eggs?
Easter treats are more famous than Easter eggs in Majorca.
News
Travel Agencies going bust because of Covid-19
An avalanche of bankruptcies expected in the Tourism Sector in Majorca because of the coronavirus crisis.
State of alarm
Some return to normal life after 26 April
Data will determine different scenarios for a gradual return to normality.
State of alarm
When will it be possible to visit relatives?
Some hypotheses based on age groups are being made regarding the gradual lifting of the confinement.
News
Only 1.2% tested for Covid-19
Only 1.2% of Balearic residents have been tested for coronavirus.
Environment
Clear water in Palma
The clarity of the water is due to the greatly reduced number of boats and ships.
Entertainment
Soller undecided about Festival celebrations
Soller may cancel the Fira and Firó celebrations because of the coronavirus restrictions.
Construction
Call for construction workers to be tested for coronavirus
Minorca's construction sector is wanting workers to be tested.
Weather
Good morning from Majorca
Wall-to-Wall sunshine forecast for Majorca on Wednesday.
Retail
Minorca's small retailers calling for financial support
The Ascome association wants a suspension of tax payments.
Education
English lessons with the MDB for Spanish students
Amanda Jeffrey presents a short video to help Spanish students with their English.
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Economy
Spain wants jobless, immigrants to cover farm shortfall
It would allow farms to take on between 75,000-80,000 people locally.
Health
Primary Care Health Centres Open At Easter
45 Primary Care Centres open in Majorca over the Easter Holiday.
Police
Traffic controls being stepped up over Easter
The Spanish government is in no doubt that "reducing mobility saves lives".
News
Increase in new coronavirus cases
Increase in new Covid-19 infections in the Balearic Islands.
Agriculture
Majorca's farmers facing a shortage of seasonal workers
Most of the seasonal workers normally come from Colombia.
News
British PM receiving oxygen at London Hospital
British Prime Minister is receiving oxygen at London Hospital ICU.
News
Armed Forces Disinfect Nursing Homes
Armed Forces personnel are disinfecting Nursing Homes in Majorca to get rid of coronavirus.
Crime
Early morning fire causes severe damage
Soller fire scorches several motorcycles and other vehicles.
Transport
Air passenger numbers have fallen 99%
On Monday, there was not a single international flight in or out of Palma.
Food
"Operation Kanebullar: Buns For Covid-19 Heroes"
"Operation Kanebullar: Swedish Buns For Covid-19 Heroes"
News
Potato crops devastated by hailstorm
sa Pobla potato crops destroyed by hailstorm.
Nautical
Minorca nautical sector wanting revision of charges
Nautical businesses in Minorca fear serious losses.
News
Back to Work after Easter
Non-essential activity will begin again after Easter but it will be a gradual process.
Education
English lessons with the MDB for Spanish students
Amanda Jeffrey presents a short video to help Spanish students with their pronunciation.
News
Experts say a recession is inevitable
Experts say a recession is inevitable in the Balearic Islands.
News
Balearics has lowest coronavirus growth in Spain
The Balearic Islands have the lowest coronavirus growth rate in Spain.
Transport
Goods volume for Minorca falls 67%
Shipping is unaffected; there just isn't the same demand for goods.
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Economy
Minorca may be cushioned from the effects of recession
Tourism has less weight in the Minorca economy than in Majorca's.
Weather
Good morning from Majorca
Lots of sunshine forecast for Majorca on Tuesday.
News
British PM in Intensive Care
British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has been admitted to Intensive Care.
Entertainment
"James Bond" actress Honor Blackman dies
The British actress was 94 years old.
News
Coronavirus figures continue to slide
Coronavirus deaths and infections continue to move in the right direction.
Coronavirus
Staggered reactivation of non-essential activities after Easter
There can be reactivation of some sectors, "but not relaxation".
Coronavirus
Arrested for walking a dog ... without a dog
The man was walking along Can Pere Antoni beach in Palma.
Transport
The number of cars in Puigpunyent exceeds the Balearics average
Puigpunyent town hall is developing a plan for sustainable mobility.
Taxation
Playa de Palma hoteliers demanding tax exemptions
"It doesn't make sense to tax us when all our hotels are closed."
Police
Arrested after setting fire to himself
A case of domestic violence; he had burned his hands.
Health
Wave your gloves goodbye
Wearing gloves all the time could increase the risk of coronavirus infection.
Entertainment
Spanish Royals learn all about addiction
King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia, find out all about the work being carried out by Projecte Home Balears.
Food
Stuff Your Face At Easter
Most Majorcans eat empanadas at Easter
Coronavirus
Rafael Nadal urges fans to 'stay active' while self-quarantining
Nadal has been active on social media updating his fans about how has he been spending time during the quarantine.
Food
Supermarket Opening Hours at Easter
Supermarkets will close for 3 days during Easter Week.
News
What the Health Minister says about Covid-19
The Health Minister, Patrícia Gómez says she is confident that the gradual decrease in the number of cases of coronavirus provides hope for the future.
Coronavirus
"Express" tests for coronavirus in Minorca
There are test facilities at two health centres.
Health
Is human behaviour to blame for Covid-19?
Could changing human behaviour reduce the risk of pandemics in the future?
Education
English lessons with the MDB for Spanish students
Amanda Jeffrey presents a short video to help Spanish students with their pronunciation.
Economy
Suspend Taxes to save businesses
CAEB demands that taxes be suspended to save businesses.
News
Fewer Covid-19 restrictions after Easter?
The Government will decide this week if it's time to lift some of the Covid-19 restrictions.
Construction
Winter construction work in Minorca could dry up
So much of Minorca's economy relies on the hospitality sector.
Coronavirus
The Queen: "We will meet again"
"We will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again."
Coronavirus
Possibility raised of relaxing Balearics coronavirus restrictions
The Balearics and the Canaries "are in a better position to act as a laboratory".
Coronavirus
Coronavirus in the Balearics continues to moderate
Small increases over Saturday's figures, but the spread of the virus certainly appears to be slowing.
Coronavirus
Armengol calls for plan to "refloat" tourism in the Balearics
The Balearic government will have input to a plan for "de-confinement".
Nautical
Son Maties yacht still not moving
The abandoned yacht was scheduled to have been removed this week.
Coronavirus
Minorca registers five new coronavirus cases
The total number of cases in Minorca is now eighty.
Majorca
Recoverable leave, reproduction number: the week in Majorca
The crisis was introducing us to new concepts; the Balearic government spoke about a reboot without much boot; and the residents of Son Banya manned the barricades.
Tourism
Minorca concerns for foreign tourism
An assumption is that the season will last just three months.
Politics
Balearic parliament is suspended
A suspension of a month, as parliamentary activity is deemed not to be essential.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus optimism in the Balearics
"It is the best day. We have fewer cases being detected. We are optimistic."
Coronavirus
State of alarm to be extended
The state of alarm extension needs the backing of Congress.
News
Reasons to be cheerful
Vast improvement in coronavirus figures on Saturday.
Culture
California pays tribute to Spain
California pays tribute to those who've died from coronavirus in Spain.
Food
All change again at Mercadona
Mercadona increases security and hygiene measures to prevent coronavirus contagion.
News
Standing ovation for 90-year-old Grandfather
ICU staff give 90-year-old coronavirus survivor a standing ovation as he's discharged. Watch the video here.
Property
Couple sought to look after Majorca luxury property
The salary hasn't been specified.
Coronavirus
Palma preparing aid for businesses
There has been town hall aid for residents associations but not for businesses.
Coronavirus
Minorca car dealers fearing the impact of the crisis
New registrations of cars in March fell by 70%.
News
Coronavirus could sink shipping companies
The coronavirus crisis is making it hard for Balearic Shipping companies to stay afloat.
News
Catamaran crew sanctioned
Catamaran crew sanctioned for docking without permission.
News
Covid-19 is ending in the Balearic Islands
Medical experts say the coronavirus is petering out in the Balearic Islands.
Northern Spotlight
Pollensa's "Supercock"
The Santa Margalida spring fair is taking place under the hashtag #SAFIRAacasa, things got under way yesterday and continue today and tomorrow.
Entertainment
Emaya workers entertain those under lockdown
Emaya workers entertain those under lockdown, singing and dancing in the streets of Palma.
News
Diving masks may be used to fight Covid-19
Son Llàtzer Hospital is checking whether Decathlon diving masks are suitable for coronavirus patients.
Nautical Notes
Save the Med makes free educational resources available online for everyone
Tonight, Friday 3/4 at 7PM, marine scientist and member of the IUCN Shark Specialist Group Biel Morey will talk about sharks!
Education
English lessons with the MDB for Spanish students
Amanda Jeffrey presents a short video to help Spanish students with their pronunciation.
Education
English lessons with the MDB for Spanish students
Amanda Jeffrey presents a short video to help Spanish students with their pronunciation.
Education
English lessons with the MDB for Spanish students
Amanda Jeffrey presents a short video to help Spanish students with their pronunciation.
Education
English lessons with the MDB for Spanish students
Amanda Jeffrey presents a short video to help Spanish students with their pronunciation.
Education
English lessons with the MDB for Spanish students
Amanda Jeffrey presents a short video to help Spanish students with their pronunciation.
Community
Majorca, At Home Together
Help a neighbour, stay in touch with your family, make regular contact with friends.
Participate
Do you agree with the lockdown measures been taken by the European governments?
News
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News
Good morning from Majorca
Wall-to-Wall sunshine forecast for Majorca on Wednesday.
Lifestyle
A Family Tree for Humanity
For the best results, try to go six generations back.
Lifestyle
Actions Express Priorities
Now, if I were to tell you that we only have three weeks left of the lockdown, would THAT spur you into action?
Lifestyle
Looking forward to summer - A Change for the Good
A good educational camp is a marvelous way to keep brains active and develop other life skills.
Lifestyle
Get cooking with the American chef in Majorca
Jeff prepares a braised meat dish from northern Italy.
Comment
Letters to the Editor
A reader responds to our article ´Croquet Anyone?´
Lifestyle
Spotlight on Soller
Every member of society is facing its own pressures but I can really understand those facing this on their own.
Lifestyle
Singing to my supper
I nurtured my little seedlings and sang to them to make them grow better… I promise it’s a thing!
Comment
The Post-Virus Tourist
A scenario being offered by the consultants PwC in Spain is that there is only going to a partial recovery until there is a vaccine, and that could be up to a year away.
Comment
Don’t drop your guard
Palma appears to be showing signs of life again, please don’t be fooled.