Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
Warm and sunny in Majorca today but very windy in some places. Today's high was registered in Pollensa with 25.8ºC.
De-escalation
Small population centres now exempt from time slot regulations
There are now numerous additional exemptions from the rules regarding going out to exercise.
News
Here we go!
Phase 1 begins in Majorca, Minorca and Ibiza. Formentera started Phase 1 last Monday.
Tourism
New Covid-19 training for Lifeguards
Lifeguards attend new training courses so that they can help those who get in trouble whilst adhering to coronavirus health and safety regulations.
De-escalation
Armengol appealing for prudence
There is a need for everyone to be cautious as the Balearics commence de-escalation.
Police
Police in Palma arrest "sewer thief"
The robber was using a manhole cover to smash his way into shops and bars.
News
The lowest Covid-19 death toll for two months
123 people died from coronavirus in Spain in the last 24 hours.
Industrial relations
Unions oppose return to work of public service employees
Unions complain that the government has acted unilaterally and that there are insufficient health safeguards.
Lifestyle
People in glass houses....
Are glass cabins the answer to the social distancing restrictions?
Lockdown
Majorcan cafes reopen as daily death toll falls to seven-week low
About 40% of Spain's total small businesses and 60% in areas under Phase 1 have reopened.
The Week That Was
Oriol leaves lockdown
State of alarm and all that, Oriol and fellow Catalan political prisoners have been unable to get day passes to do whatever it is they're allowed to get up to, which in the case of Oriol and others had once involved actually pitching up at the Catalan parliament.
Sunday's view
Person of the week, boos and cheers
The German government views Majorca and the Balearics as safe destinations.
Viewpoint
The revolt of the regions
“The government is making available 16,000 million euros of aid to the regions.”
Gardening
Gardening In Majorca
Gardening in Majorca really is just that little bit different to gardens in a northern climate. Here we have a growing season nearly all year round.
My Column
Memories of jelly and jam tarts
It is remarkable that that period of national rejoicing and unity has been recalled during the present Covid-19 crisis without any cynicism that I can detect.
Donald Trelford