Food
How Does Your Garden Grow?
The 14 day challenge to grow an urban garden to alleviate boredom during the coronavirus lockdown.
The Week in Tourism
The tanking tourism economy
When it comes to jobs, the application of ERTE temporary layoff regulations has resulted in Meliá laying off around 8,300 employees in Spain.
News
Russian planes to bring medical supplies from China
The Government charters Russian cargo planes to bring medical supplies from China.
News
Online help for Balearic businesses
The Balearic Government will help small and medium-sized businesses survive the State of Emergency over coronavirus.
News
Boat refused entry because of coronavirus
Catamaran refused entry to Port d'Andratx because of coronavirus regulations.
Transport
Parking Free-For-All
Truck drivers are complaining that drivers are parking in areas reserved for loading and unloading during the coronavirus lockdown.
Food
Cash injection for Majorca's Agricultural Sector
Cash injection for Agricultural Sector to keep companies afloat during the coronavirus lockdown.
News
Chemistry Sector helping to fight Covid-19
Majorcan company makes hand sanitiser instead of perfume for professionals dealing with coronavirus patients.
News
More deaths from coronavirus
Ministry of Health confirms 3 more deaths from coronavirus in Majorca.
Coronavirus
British Prime Minister tests positive for coronavirus
" I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus."
News
3 arrested for playing ludo!
3 arrested for playing a board game in the car during the coronavirus lockdown.
Coronavirus
Spain reports 769 new coronavirus deaths but says daily rise stabilizing
The number of people infected in the country rose overnight to 64,059 from 56,188 on Thursday.
Coronavirus
British Secretary for Health tests positive for Covid-19
He will continue to work from home in self isolation.
Taxation
Business calling for immediate suspension of tax payments
No tourist tax this year and a suspension of the filing of tax declarations are two measures being called for.
Police
Two arrests following interception of yacht with hashish
There were "several tonnes of hashish" on the yacht.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus deaths in the Balearics rise to 26
The number of diagnosed cases has risen to 755.
Coronavirus
Balearics coronavirus cases five times higher than official figure
It's calculated that the real number is at least 3,775.
Viewpoint
The lucky ones
"My generation have never really had to face hardship but we are coping..."
Viewpoint
End Palma terrace ban
It's time the local authorities have a general rethink and prepare for the future.
My Column
Life goes by
For now, this is a golden opportunity to listen to silence, embrace one’s family and friends and reach out to those in need even virtually.
Education
English lessons with the MDB for Spanish students
Daily English class with Amanda Jeffrey.
For better health, Majorca's the best fit
Getting back into exercise. Why less is more.
Less really is more. What if, instead of 90 pull-ups, I contemplated a measly ten?
Community
Majorca, At Home Together
Help a neighbour, stay in touch with your family, make regular contact with friends.
Nautical Notes
We want nature back but not like this
But what other changes are going on under the water?
Food
Get cooking with the American chef in Majorca
Jeff cooks some traditional Spanish dishes for a birthday party.
Frank Talking
What has she done to her hair, poor woman?
And so my friends, when we do emerge blinking in the daylight when the virus has passed we will all be a sight for sore eyes.
Frank Leavers