Demographics
41,435 people left the Balearics during lockdown
Balearic Statistics Institute figures confirm that Majorca bears the brunt of tourism during the off-season.
Child Welfare
Smoking, drinking and gambling underage
Minors in the Balearic Islands smoke, drink and take more drugs than anywhere else in the country.
State of alarm
Thousands of lockdown fines are being processed
Thousands of fines imposed for breaching the lockdown restrictions are now being processed in the Balearics.
Services
Vehicles damaged because of diesel mistake
Claims will need to be made to the supplier's insurer.
Majorca
Ministers of confusion: the week in Majorca
Ministers were creating even more confusion about travel; when might the quarantine actually end?; and the health ministry was in more familiar summer territory.
De-escalation
Balearics vetoing the opening of clubs in Phase 3
The national ministry of health will allow clubs to open in Phase 3, but the Balearic government is opposed to their opening.
Coronavirus
Active coronavirus cases' number remains the same
There has been no fatality over the past 24 hours.
Housing
Son Banya residents holding out for decent housing
"No one will be leaving if the town hall doesn't provide them with a property in exchange for the ones in Son Banya."
Society
First minimum living income to be paid this month
255,000 people will be the first beneficiaries of the Spanish government's new scheme.
De-escalation
Bar and restaurant capacity at 75% from Monday
The Balearic government expects a response from Madrid on Monday about the tourism pilot plan from 15 June.
Society
Hundreds take part in Palma anti-racism protest
"Racism is a pandemic too" was one of the protest slogans.
Food & Fosh
My Favourite pasta sauces
There are literally hundreds of delicious pasta sauces you can try, so it’s time to take a break from the boring Bolognese and broaden your repertoire with a few fresh ideas for the perfect pasta dish.
Majorca Mallorca
The Psychology of Baking
But we managed, and we baked and baked, and baked, like these members of the group and friends from around the world…
Viewpoint
Person of the week, boos and cheers
Find out who is this week's Bulletin person of the week and who received the three cheers and a big boo!
Andrew Ede