News
Parents may get paid leave to look after kids
Draft conciliation plan suggests that parents be given paid leave to look after children during the health crisis.
Health
Distorted figures may scupper move to Phase 3
Distorted figures could scupper the chances of the Balearic Islands progressing to Phase 3.
Tourism
Four hotel companies for June "test" tourists
Hotels in Alcudia and Playa de Palma are being earmarked for the "test" tourists.
De-escalation
Borders in certain Spanish regions could open earlier than in others
The Spanish government wants agreement on criteria for reopening borders.
Infrastructure
Cala Ratjada Storm Gloria repairs to finish in early July
Almost three million euros are being spent on repairs to promenades.
Health
No coronavirus deaths on Thursday
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that there were no coronavirus deaths in the Balearic Islands on Thursday.
Bars and restaurants
Restaurants could take "500 days" to recover
Restaurants are wanting more flexibility and greater clarity regarding ERTE.
Air travel
Vueling to be operating in Majorca from the end of June
Low-cost airline Vueling will be resuming operations on 180 routes.
Tourism
Budget airlines put squeeze on airports in coronavirus cost drive
Wizz Air, Ryanair and easyJet demand fee breaks.
Tourism
Going on holiday.....forget your hand luggage and pack your mask
Spain's Prime Minister has encouraged tourists to start booking holidays in the country from July.
Tourism
Travel giant TUI wants to bring tourists to Majorca from the middle of next month
Millions of holidaymakers have the certainty that summer holidays in Spain are possible during school holidays.
Weather
All you need to know about the weather in Majorca today
A great sunny warm day on the Balearic Islands.
Health
38 Covid-19 fatalities confirmed
Health officials confirmed 182 new coronavirus infections in Spain.
Tourism
Rafa Nadal: ''Come to Majorca. Play Safe''
As Rafa says … “We’re waiting for you in Majorca!”
Viewpoint
Getting used to it
“With all this, there will be those who once more wonder if it’s all worth it.”
Majorca Mallorca
Artists in lockdown
I spoke to some established artists on the island about their creations over the past months.
Out & About
To Beach or Not to Beach?
The Majorcans certainly know a thing or two about organizing a trip to the beach, and how to really enjoy themselves.
Practical Parenting
Abundant parenting
Somewhere along the line practicalities set in, usually as we expand our children’sencounters with others through family get togethers, pre-school and school.
Food & Wine
White veal needn’t put you in the red
The blanquette de veau, a stew in a white sauce, is one of the classic dishes of provincial French cooking.
Looking Back
Leaving On A Jet Plane
We look back at the vital role played by the airplane in tourism development.
Viewpoint
Britons hungry for Balearics
Majorca is a summer melting pot for Britons, the lid has got to be lifted soon.
Humphrey Carter