Weather
Temperatures to soar in Spring
After the warmest winter on record, Aemet is forecasting a hot, sunny Spring.
Courts
Expulsion from Spain demanded for two shoplifters
The two had shoplifted lipsticks at a Müller store.
News
Covid-19 restrictions tightened again in Majorca
All hotel and tourist accommodation must close within 7 days to prevent coronavirus from spreading.
Coronavirus
Fourth person dies as Balearics coronavirus cases top 200
A 90-year-old man is the fourth person to die in the Balearics.
Coronavirus
Arrested for stealing face masks from a health centre
One of the more unusual infringements - a surfer at a beach in Manacor was sanctioned.
Business
Inditex considers 25,000 temporary layoffs in Spain
Inditex’s headquarters in Arteixo, northern Spain, are the nerve centre of the fashion group’s operations.
Culture
Death of the driving force behind the Güell-Lluc walk
The Güell-Lluc walk started in 1974 as a thanksgiving to Our Lady of Lluc.
Viewpoint
Britain needs to get moving
I have a cunning suspicion why the UK is holding back but it can’t wait too long.
Nautical Notes
A Letter from Save the Med
As this uncertain situation unfolds, we will keep you informed of any changes related to our work.
Humans of Majorca
What do Humans of Majorca do in times of crisis?
The human spirit is very strong and as long as we can continue to keep the children busy we will all be fine.
The Doctor is calling
Coronavirus – The Next Weeks and Months
We will prevail. Things will get worse for the next while. Even more draconian measures may be necessary. Recurrent measures may be needed over months or even the next couple of years. People will suffer physically, mentally and financially but I am very confident we will win this fight.
Education
English lessons with the MDB for Spanish students
To support Spanish students whilst schools are closed, the Majorca Daily Bulletin and Amanda Jeffrey are presenting daily English classes.
Frank Talking
Coronavirus: I would rather be disliked than patronised - wouldn't you?
What annoys me the most I think, is for people not to seem to understand the gradients of ageing.
Frank Leavers