Weather
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Thursday
It's warm and sunny in Mallorca with light winds in some places. To view the weather in real time from our webcams all over the island, click here.
Environment
Demand for improved recycling in the Balearics
An immediate priority is to reduce the amount of waste that is generated by nine per cent.
Fresh hopes over vaccine
Spain to allocate over 1 bln euros for COVID-19 vaccine
A total of 1.1 million infections
Nine victims have been identified
Man arrested for filming women in the shower
Police arrest 34 year old
Economy
Manacor Restaurateurs vent their anger
"I don't understand why people can’t eat inside when we take extreme sanitary measures and there are no contagions in these types of establishments..."
Health
More coronavirus restrictions for Ibiza
The new measures for Ibiza will be announced at an Emergency Press Conference on Friday.
News
Es Jonquet Special Protection Plan
The PEP also includes space for up to 12 homes and a car park next to the Rentadors and space for 60-70 homes on the Mar i Terra plot.
Culture
Graffiti to be removed from Palma city wall
"The cleaning of these areas requires the study of each element and the use of very specific products..”
More cash for Spanish cabinet
Radical left wing leader now earns 80,000 euros a year
The Spanish government votes themselves a pay rise.
News
EMT workers in Palma threaten to strike again
The EMT Works Council claims that none of the 16 points in the pact that ended the strike a month ago have been implemented.
Coronavirus
Difficult times ahead
"The government is aware that citizens are tired, but it is not the time to relax measures because very hard months are coming."
Tourism
Council president says priority is for air corridors "as soon as possible"
Catalina Cladera joined calls for there to be standardised controls for safe mobility at ports and airports in Europe.
Fashion
Fashion site unveils new and improved 'Zozosuit 2'
The industry been boosted by consumers shopping at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Economy
Pandemic having "disastrous effects" in the Balearics
Analysis is needed of the Balearic economy's capacity to resist the impact of the pandemic.
Travel
“We need a European travel protocol to prevent an EU-wide depression”
"It is time for the European Union to act as a united body and introduce three vital measures."
Coronavirus
Scientists identify prolific coronavirus strain which started in Spain and spread across Europe
All viruses make only imperfect copies of themselves when they infect a host but the tendency for this random drift varies between classes of viruses.
Viewpoint
Maybe open the clubs
If illegal street parties are the source of the spike, open official controlled areas.
The Week in Tourism
What is a safe air corridor?
Our columnist Andrew Ede asks "Well, what is it exactly?". Also what is happening to Air Europa and when will people start going on holiday again!
Food & Fosh
A tasty recipe made with black olives
At this time of the year, I love to buy fresh, green untread Majorcan olives from local market stalls for pickling.
Out & About
Trending tomatoes
Our columnist Peter Clover shares with us a delish tomato soup and a broccoli pesto recipe!
Food For Thought
Foods that will keep us healthy during these difficult times - Part II
Always bear in mind that the best way to healthy eating is a diet as varied as possible — and remember that the way to a healthy lifestyle is moderation in everything.
Holidays on hold
No point talking tourist season at the moment
"Talking safe air corridors at the moment is just a waste of time...."
Jason Moore