Health
Clocks going forward at a time of confinement
Some people are affected by the hour's change. The confinement might exacerbate this.
Northern spotlight
A new controversy for Alcudia's port
It will use what's already there, and as such it is difficult to understand what the objections are.
Health
Palma has increased tap water chlorine level
The town hall is following WHO guidelines; there is no risk of contagion from tap water.
Majorca
Cancelling Easter: the week in Majorca
Coronavirus cases kept increasing; there was massive layoff of workers; and it snowed in Majorca.
News
Coronavirus infections start to fall
The number of coronavirus infections in the Balearic Islands has started to fall.
Community
World's first internet funeral takes place from Majorca
With current lcokdown restrictions going live online enabled family members as far afield as the UK and the USA to participate.
News
862 coronavirus cases in the Balearics
862 people in the Balearic Islands have tested positive for coronavirus.
State of emergency
Catamaran in Puerto Andratx is ordered to leave
The catamaran had turned up on Wednesday.
Courts
Fifteen years demanded for robber who used a harpoon
Carlos S. stole vehicles, broke into a bar and then used a harpoon in robbing a supermarket.
News
Coronavirus Global Roundup
Nearly 600,000 people worldwide have tested positive for coronavirus.
News
Another death from coronavirus in the Balearic Islands
Fifth person dies from coronavirus in the Balearic Islands.
News
Government Contingencies For Covid-19
Francino Armengol says Balearic Islands "Ready For Anything Coronavirus Brings".
State of emergency
Sánchez: All non-essential work to stop
A system of "recoverable paid leave" will be applied; the latest measure takes effect from Monday and lasts until 9 April (inclusive).
Non-essential workers in Majorca to stay home from Monday
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez orders all non-essential workers to stay home from Monday.
Viewpoint
Turn to military veterans
I know scores of wounded UK military veterans who would jump at the chance to help.
My Column
More thoughts from an isolated old codger
Can this period of enforced idleness be converted into something positive?
Food
Get cooking with the American chef in Majorca
Learn to cook Asparagus Risotto with Jeff Harter.
Wild Majorca
Testing times, but nature’s fine!
I am going to look at how nature will cope during all this, and what we can do to still enjoy seeing nature to boost our wellbeing.
Community
At Home Together
Looking at the group’s topics, by far the most popular thing we are doing at the moment is cooking and baking.
Food & Fosh
New potatoes during these strange days
I find crisp, baby like, new potatoes with thin, wispy skins and a crisp, waxy texture hard to resist.
Viewpoint
Life after corona
“Will life ever be the same after the coronavirus outbreak...”
Jason Moore