Infrastructure
Residents concerned about work at Can Picafort marina
Work to improve and adapt the marina has been authorised.
Planning
Montport in Puerto Andratx has become a rubbish dump
The site has been vandalised and is now being used for fly tipping.
Music
Live music industry will need help because of the crisis
Turnover from live music between March and September should be more than 750 million euros.
State of Emergency
Good news for mortgageholders
New economic measures will benefit all mortgageholders in the Balearic Islands.
Transport
Supplies guaranteed for the Balearics
Supplies from the mainland are continuing to arrive at Balearics ports.
Food
Learn to cook like a Professional Chef
Get some top tips from some of the top chefs in the Balearic Islands.
Weather
Balearic Islands Spring Weather Forecast
March forecast to be very dry and very warm in the Balearic Islands.
State of Emergency
Majority obeying coronavirus lockdown restrictions
The Government says the majority of people are obeying the State of Emergency restrictions issued to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Transport
Free taxis for Healthcare Workers in Majorca
Solidarity initiative as a sign of support for the island's Healthcare Workers.
Royal Family
Spanish Royals cancel US visit over Covid-19
Spanish Royals cancel US visit over coronavirus.
News
Armed Forces uphold coronavirus lockdown in Majorca
Armed Forces bolster coronavirus lockdown in Majorca.
Royal family
Pots and pans protest against Juan Carlos
A demand of the protest is that Juan Carlos donates to the health service.
Health
Healthcare workers to check port & airport arrivals
Ministry of Health staff will be manning ports and airports in the Balearic Islands.
Coronavirus
Police and emergency services thank the Spanish people
Sirens were sounded across Spain at 8pm.
Coronavirus
King Felipe appeals for unity in defeating coronavirus
The King's message: Coronavirus "is a crisis we are fighting and which we shall win and overcome".
Viewpoint
From royal hero to zero
Once hailed as the hero of modern Spain, the former king has hit rock bottom.
Food for thought
Palma’s big run on minced meat
One of the unusual aspects of economical minced meat dishes is that they appeal to people in all walks of life.
Notes from the Classroom
Coping with enforced home schooling - A difficult option
‘Master tutors are really like master chefs.'
Education
English lessons with the MDB for Spanish students
English lesson 3 with the MDB and Amanda Jeffrey.
Football
Six Espanyol players test positive for coronavirus
"All of them are suffering from mild symptoms and they are complying with the medical recommendations."
Tennis
“I was often too hard on Rafael Nadal”
Toni had a reputation for being the toughest of taskmasters, and it’s one that is well-founded.
Out & About
Locked up in Lockdown
We are all being advised to stay at home and act both responsibly and sensibly. Stay safe, but above all stay sane.
Peter Clover