Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
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News
Illegal parties denounced
The majority of the complaints received were for parties held in Majorca and Ibiza.
Health
No paid leave if child's PCR test is negative
If a child tests positive for coronavirus the parents will be entitled to take a paid leave of absence.
Health
2nd Covid-19 outbreak at Nursing Home
The Health Department confirmed 174 new infections in the Balearic Islands on Tuesday.
News
More cockroaches than ever
In 2021, Inesfly paint may be used in areas where a higher incidence of cockroaches has been detected.
Health
Jail for breaching lockdown?
A small group of people were arrested several times for wandering the streets and confronting Police.
Education
New term new rules
Face masks will be compulsory in classes for pupils aged six and over when the new term starts.
Crime
CCTV cameras for Majorcan town
"First they stole fuel from parked cars, then a car had two wheels removed,” said Sencelles Mayor, Joan Carles Verd.
Health
Workplace coronavirus inspections
The owner of El Pirata bar in Formentera was arrested for allegedly forcing someone who was quarantined to return to work.
Transport
Bus services slashed during strikes
EMT and Union Representatives will meet on Thursday to try to reach an agreement and stop the industrial action.
Employment
Over 73,000 unemployed in the Balearics in August
Unemployment was 90% higher than in August 2019.
Coronavirus
Pandemic in Spain is "not so different" to other countries
The health minister has also stated that the circumstances do not warrant a "general confinement".
Economy
Balearic economy contracted 40.5% in the second quarter
The forecast for the whole year has been revised to a fall in GDP of 28.8%.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus outbreak at another care home in Majorca
Thirty-three positive cases at the home in Font de sa Cala have now been confirmed.
News
'Hate Crimes' in the Balearics
The report highlights an overall increase in ‘hate crimes’ nationwide, with a notable spike in racially motivated crimes.
Emergencies
Hiker dies after fall in Es Capdellà
An American hiker fell from a thirty-metre-high cliff.
Employment
ERTE should be extended for "as long as necessary"
Balearic unemployment is "the consequence of the total dependence of the tourism industry on sun and beach holidays".
Viewpoint
Cake and eat it for PM
The Spanish Prime Minister is trying to play good cop, bad cop it won’t work.
Food for Thought
When melon was a late night snack
A melon is like a bottle of wine in that you won’t know how it tastes until you open it.
Frank Confidential
How's The Weather with you? Plus - The bog-roll Blues
Is panic buying back once again? I do hope not, but the evidence of my ‘big’ shop over the weekend might suggest that some shoppers are reverting to type.
Words and More
Most Britons are not good spellers
The vast majority of youngsters seldom read newspapers, magazines or books and when they write the language it’s to text their friends with truncated words that are written as they are pronounced
The Blog
The uncertainties of summer
“Your brain doesn’t like uncertainty - it’s like a type of pain, something to be avoided.”
Viewpoint
Times are hard
“Perhaps the Balearics could consider subsidised meals like the UK...”
Jason Moore