Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
It's partly sunny, partly cloudy in Majorca today with very strong winds in some places. To view the weather across the island from our webcams, click here.
Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
It's very hot and sunny in Majorca today with strong winds in some places. To view the weather across the island from our webcams, click here.
Transport
Residents object to ring road route
The group claims the alternative route for the ring road will cause irreversible damage to the land.
News
Diving victim named
Fernando Garfella Palmer is the second diver to perish in Andratx in a matter of weeks.
Tourism
UK will not lift quarantine measures
Competing countries such as Greece and Turkey are pulling out all the stops to attract British and German tourists.
Crime
Police crackdown on pickpockets
More than 50 Police Officers took part in simultaneous raids on a dozen homes, commercial premises, garages and a hostel in Palma.
Tourism
UK quarantine blamed for Hotel closure
Hotel occupancy in August will not exceed 34%, according to the Hotel Association.
Health
Parties & Beach overcrowding out of control
Banyalbufar and Estellencs haven’t had any Local Police Officers for around 8 months.
Police
Town hall denouncing Punta Ballena insults and threats
The mayor and the councillor for the local police have been targeted.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Spain defends pandemic response as case numbers overtake Britain
The government said it had tested nearly 7.5 million people since the start of the pandemic.
Entertainment
Disney decision causing concern in Cinema Industry
Disney's decision has sparked fears that the studio may be setting a precedent.
Travel
Greece to require negative coronavirus test for entry from Sweden, Spain, Belgium
The required test cannot be older than 72 hours prior to entry.
Bars and restaurants
Majorcan restaurants association forecasting 30% permanent closure
An extension to ERTE until the end of December is essential for business sustainability.
Royal family
Rapturous welcome for Royal Family
On Thursday the Royal Family will travel to Minorca where they’ll visit the Coinga cheese factory in Alaior and the Naveta des Tudons archaeological site in Ciutadella.
Weather
All you need to know about the weather in Majorca
Today the Balearic Islands are on forest fire alert.
Health
Son Llàtzer Hospital emergencies overstretched
The main cause is the summer plan - staff holidays and the closure of beds.
Politics
PP wanting Spanish government "commitments" to the Balearics
A meeting between President Armengol and Prime Minister Sánchez needs to produce "concrete commitments".
Economy
Think tank reckons that pandemic economic effects have "bottomed out"
The Foundation for Applied Economics Studies points to an "incipient recovery process".
Coronavirus
Prison modules "isolated" because of coronavirus cases
Two prison staff members have tested positive.
Football
Real Mallorca announce positive coronavirus case
The club hasn't said if this is a player or another member of club staff.
Viewpoint
Statements of the obvious
The IVA raised by the regions goes into the Spanish government's regional financing distribution system.
Spotlight on Soller
Communication is the name of the game
To keep the dialogue going and trust your news sources is the lesson of the week.
The Blog
The tourism jobs merry-go-round
AETIB followed ATB, the former Balearic Tourism Agency, which used to be responsible for promotion.
Enjoying Majorca
Print in Majorca: unionism, Calafat and Guasp
Gabriel Guasp in 1579 established a printing firm which remained in existence until 1958.
Football
Valencia report two COVID-19 positives
Two members of their squad and coaching staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
Viewpoint
Majorca is sinking fast
Some cruise lines are planning to set sail again, but they’re not coming here.
Humphrey Carter