Tourism
Balearics tourism losses put at 6,000 million euros
The loss of tourism GDP in the Balearics will be the highest in Spain.
News
Funeral companies to refund extra charges
Funeral companies will refund extra charges made during State of Emergency.
News
Coronavirus triggers unemployment
The coronavirus pandemic has caused massive unemployment in the Balearic Islands.
News
Rolex Gang thieves deported for stealing a watch
Two members of the so-called Rolex gang have been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison
Coronavirus
As Spain battles virus, medics' unions hit out
“Italy was 10 days ahead of us, which should have allowed us to see where things could be heading.”
News
New coronavirus restrictions pay off
New restrictions on non-essential workers show positive results.
News
Another 7 dead from coronavirus in the Balearic Islands
Another 7 dead in the Balearic Islands from coronavirus.
Infrastructure
Cala Ratjada repair work continuing
The work in Cala Ratjada and Cala Gat is allowed to continue.
Coronavirus
Spain's coronavirus death toll tops 10,000 after another record daily toll
Over 6,000 people were in intensive care, the data showed.
News
Coronavirus births at Clinica Rotger
2 women who tested positive for coronavirus have given birth in Palma.
Tourism
Foreign tourism in the Balearics in February increased slightly
With certain exceptions, Spain's tourism in February was not affected by the crisis.
News
Fined for breaking the restrictions & making Nazi Salutes
A man is fined for breaking the coronavirus restrictions & making Nazi Salutes in the streets of Palma.
Society
Over 100,000 single households in the Balearics
A large number of people are obviously facing the confinement alone.
State of emergency
Seven arrests in Palma for disobeying confinement measures
In most cases the arrests were for repeated breaches of the measures.
Taxation
Extension to Palma tax payments period
The period for certain direct debit payments has been altered.
Coronavirus
Government developing a "reboot plan" for the Balearics
The government is considering different scenarios for "de-confinement".
Viewpoint
Patience is a virtue
Tensions are starting to fray, the Spanish government needs to tread carefully.
Out and About
I’m Going Back to Bread
Drizzle with a little more golden syrup/honey and serve with lashings of creamy custard. Then do 36 deep thigh squats (not compulsory).
Education
English lessons with the MDB for Spanish students
Amanda Jeffrey presents a short video to help Spanish students with their pronunciation.
Practical Parenting
Imagine! “Imagine all the people, Living life in peace” (Lennon)
Our brains do not actually know the difference between reality and an imagined state.
Food & Wine
DIY for the best hot cross buns
Hot cross buns are such a simple bake that even complete pastry novices can get satisfactory results.
Food
Get cooking with the American chef in Majorca
Join Jeff at home preparing a variety of dishes with chickpeas.
Viewpoint
Battle of the tourist industry
"The tourist industry must be prepared to react as soon as the crisis comes to an end"
Jason Moore