Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
Warm and sunny in Majorca on Wednesday. Today's high was in Binissalem with 29.3.
News
State of Emergency likely to be extended
The State of Emergency is likely to be extended by 15 days now that the PNV is backing the move.
Education
Unions criticise back to school plans
Unions say lack of protocols and health information makes it impossible for students to go back to school on May 25.
Tourism
Balearics foreign tourism fell almost 70% in March
Foreign tourist numbers and spending were obviously affected in a major way.
Tourism
Residents oppose Playa de Palma "pilot destination" idea
The hoteliers association has proposed that Playa de Palma could be a pilot destination for reactivating foreign tourism.
News
Bottom of the barrel?
Some Bodegas in the Balearic Islands are facing an uncertain future because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
News
Rebound in new Covid-19 infections
The Ministry of Health reported a rebound in coronavirus infections in the Balearic Islands on Wednesday.
News
More coronavirus deaths confirmed
The Ministry of Health confirmed 244 coronavirus fatalities i Spain on Wednesday.
Cinema
Five hundred works submitted for Minorca film festival
The Minorca International Film Festival is held in the middle of July.
Food
Too many chefs in the kitchen?
Majorca's home delivery trade is booming during the coronavirus lockdown
Air travel
Eliminating plane middle seats would increase fares 50%
IATA maintains that the risk of transmission is low and that there are other measures which can be adopted.
News
Young people told to wise up
Young people in Spain told to get a grip to prevent a resurgence of Covid-19.
State of alarm
Health minister to decide which regions enter de-escalation Phase 1
Criteria have to be met in order for there to be approval of Phase 1.
News
19 Municipalities are free of coronavirus
Six Municipalities in the Balearic Islands have never, ever had a coronavirus case.
Tourism
Majorcan hoteliers and tour operators planning for foreign tourists in July
In discussions with TUI UK, Jet2 and market leaders in Germany.
State of alarm
Congress approves further extension to the state of alarm
Prime Minister Sánchez came in for strong criticism from the PP and other parties.
Did You Know
Words and more..
The Spanish word for being legally bound to stay at home is ‘confinamiento’, which translates neatly into ‘confinement’, an old word that covers this situation.
The Blog
The Case Of The Municipality That Isn’t
Palmanyola’s citizens (and Bunyola’s) are right now enjoying an unexpected benefit.
The survival of the fittest
There could be a price war looming as holiday destinations jockey for position.
Holiday incentives
One suspects that it will take rather more than a discount to get things moving.
Food For Thought
Pasta dishes for confinement days
The most satisfying dish I can make in 15 minutes consists of any of the many varieties of imported Italian pasta.
Food
Get cooking with the American chef in Majorca
In this video I will teach you the trick for making it the best Eggplant Parmesan you have every tried.
Notes from the classroom
Making the most of being at home
Reading for pleasure puts children ahead in the classroom.
The Good Life
Prevention
As I complete my ever-growing morning checks, I note with satisfaction that my other prevention methods are taking shape.
Football
Real Mallorca players tested for Covid-19
Real Mallorca is one of the teams which is sitting in the relegation zone.
Frank Confidential
Cancelled flights, aggressive social-distancing and a good book!
It has been nine weeks since we arrived here on a flying visit to the United Kingdom to attend amongst other things - my nephews wedding.
Frank Leavers