Weather
Good morning from Majorca
Sunshine, wind and heavy rain forecast over Easter Weekend in Majorca.
Tourism
A half of hotels won't open this summer
Some hotel groups are said to be already writing this year off.
News
74-year-old caught breaching the State of Emergency
74 year old man arrested in Palma for "going out for some fresh air"
Crime
Mother charged after 13-year-old is caught driving
Police in Alcúdia arrested a woman for allowing her 13-year-old son to drive her around town.
Entertainment
Police launch Children's Art Competition
Police launch a Children's Art Competition in Majorca.
Northern Spotlight
Moving closer to La Fortalesa visits?
La Fortalesa has BIC status. In other words, it is an asset in the cultural interest.
Interview
“As an American I can’t get over how professional and amazing the health system and staff are...”
Humphrey Carter talks to Jeff Harter who spent a week in Son Espases Hospital.
News
Back to work advice
New Guide to Good Working Practices offers advice for those returning to work on Monday.
Coronavirus
Palma company preparing clinical trials of Covid-19 inhibitor
Laminar Pharmaceuticals has developed a molecule that inhibits infectivity.
Retail
Up to 15% of small shops may not reopen
The 15% estimate is for when the state of alarm is lifted; more closures will follow.
Viewpoint
The church is struggling
The church needs to be reaching out more, even to those who perhaps don’t believe.
Wild Majorca
Migration round up!
Migration has begun on Majorca, but it is still moving a little slowly. First to arrive were the usual Swallows and House Martins with a few reports of Black Kites moving through.
My Column
Hospital Pizza Express
The haves and have-nots will have a totally different experience at this time, just like the passengers did on the fateful Titanic.
Lockdown at Home
Communication
For me it’s a delightful sight... little seedlings all fresh, green and full of promise.
Community
Isolation breeds creativity
"At first I thought no one would want a drawing, but then I saw the responses and comments and thought WOW that’s a lot of people who want one!"
Confidential
Home thoughts from an ex-pat living abroad - if you see what I mean?
The children who will suffer the most from what is happening at the moment (and at anytime in the past) will be the ones who’s parents couldn't care less about their children’s education and therefore start adult life in educational arrears before they have even began.
Frank Leavers