Bylaws
Incorrect fines for breaches of Palma restricted traffic zones regulations
A resident in Palma's centre has been wrongly fined over 2,500 euros.
Courts
Balearics cases of gender-based violence up over a third
The Balearics have the highest rate of gender-based violence cases in Spain.
Business
Airbus to suspend production in France and Spain
Factories in Britain, where Airbus makes wings, can continue to operate for several days.
News
Balearic Hotels offer rooms for coronavirus patients
Balearic Hotels offer rooms for coronavirus patients.
News
No refunds for coronavirus restriction cancellations
Tour Groups are allegedly refusing to give refunds or compensation to those unable to travel because of coronavirus restrictions.
Business
Volkswagen starts shutting down production in Europe in face of coronavirus
Production will be halted at VW’s Spanish plants.
Entertainment
Behind the scenes at the museum
Museum staff are turning the lack of visitors during the State of Emergency over the coronavirus to their advantage.
News
First arrest for disobeying Covid-19 restrictions in Palma
First arrest for disobeying State of Emergency restrictions for coronavirus.
Crime
Fifteen-year sentences demanded for Arta robbery with violence
The robbers used a taser, threatened one owner at knife point and bundled the other owner into a car boot.
News
Armed Forces deployed to 28 cities in Spain
Military deployed to 28 cities across Spain to uphold the State of Emergency.
Entertainment
Opera for the masses in Palma
An opera singer entertains neighbours under lockdown in Palma. Watch the video here.
State of Emergency
Spain turns back cars from land borders as coronavirus death toll nears 500
Governments across Europe have taken draconian measures to slow the pandemic, shutting borders, closing schools, shops, restaurants and ordering citizens to stay at home.
Health
Health service to automatically extend prescriptions
Two-month automatic extension for repeat prescriptions.
Economy
Spain announces 200 bln euro aid package for coronavirus crisis
The government would provide 117 billion euros with the rest from private companies.
News
3rd Standing Ovation for Healthcare Staff In Palma
3rd night of applause for Healthcare professionals and others fighting the coronavirus crisis.
Health
92 positive for coronavirus in the Balearics
92 confirmed with coronavirus in the Balearic Islands.
Viewpoint
Ban online gambling
We are living in very serious uncharted waters and responsibility is the word.
Confidential
I just don't know what to do with myself!
I’m sorry, but I laughed out loud when a mate of mine meekly confessed to having two bidets removed from his gaff last year, which wasn’t very nice of me at all was it?
Spotlight on Soller
Our Brave New World
There was no local resistance we just have to go with what we are being told for now.
Focus on Cars
No Uphill Transport
Tatra is the name of the third oldest vehicle manufacturer in the world, having started producing cars in 1897.
Education
Words and more…
The gastrobar is a Spanish invention and is a cousin of the English ‘gastropub’. And although they are related, they were created for quite distinct reasons.
Viewpoint
Stay at home
“I think the Spanish government has taken the right action...”
Jason Moore