Weather
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Thursday
It's a mixed bag in Mallorca today, some sunshine, some clouds and some very high winds. To view the weather in real time from our webcams all over the island, click here.
Environment
Illegal landfill in Felanitx denounced
"We don’t know who started this illegal dumping but it is an aberration," blasts Julio Barea, Head of the Greenpeace Waste Campaign.
Environment
Medieval surprise in Palma
The building owner and the architect have been lauded for their collaboration and efforts to preserve and protect the find.
Crime
Son Caliu petrol station stabbing
Petrol station employee attacked during attempted robbery in Calvia.
Thursday, October 22
The state of the roads in Mallorca
Roadworks, closures and diversions continue today across the island.
Health
Drastic steps needed to tackle out-of-control pandemic, Spanish minister says
"The horizon we have been discussing with technicians from the ministry and European colleagues is of five to six very hard months."
Coronavirus
'Terrible situation' Spain first European nation to top 1 million COVID-19 cases
"We are less responsible, we like partying, meeting with family."
Tourism
Balearics loss of tourism revenue put at 13,000 million euros
The Balearics have suffered more than other regions in terms of loss of tourism business activity.
News
Mallorca petrol & diesel amongst most expensive
The Province of Murcia and the Balearic Islands had the cheapest average monthly prices for diesel A in the first 6 months of this year.
Balearic president accused of breaking pandemic protocol
The bar was open in the early hours of the morning.
Food
The Ruta del Llonguet is underway in Mallorca
35 bakeries are taking part in this year's Ruta del Llonguet in Palma.
Incident
Woman tries to cut off ex-partner's testicles in Alcudia
He was also stabbed in the head and needed hospital treatment.
Police
Police report places Balearic president as having been in a bar after 1am
The bar owner says that he hadn't closed because there was an "authority" on the premises.
Travel
Canary Islands hope to welcome more tourists after Germany lifts travel warning
Germany on Thursday issued travel warnings for popular ski regions in Austria, Italy and Switzerland.
Politics
Opposition leader demands Armengol resignation
"The highest representative of Balearics politics, the person who imposes the restrictions is the same person who skips them."
Coronavirus
Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday
The positive test rate is close to seven per cent.
Coronavirus
Health ministry announces new restrictions for Mallorca
The measures will come into effect on Saturday.
Coronavirus
Government concerned about import of Covid infection from the mainland
Javier Arranz says that monitoring entry via ports and airports "has always been on the table".
Travel
The Canaries added to UK government safe travel list
The regulation change comes into effect on Sunday morning.
Viewpoint
What's a safe corridor?
"I know we all want to travel again but we need to get real, especially politicians.."
Food & Wine
Golden oldies are doing a comeback
Scotch eggs that have been freshly made and arrive in a straight line from the deep-fryer are a gastronomic delight.
Junior Bulletin
Year 6 at Bellver get to grips with the states of matter
Find out what these students investigated recently in school.
Viewpoint
Seated stadiums
“Why can’t 500 people sit apart in a 500 seater football stadium....”
Jason Moore