Weather
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Friday
It's a sunny Friday in Mallorca with temperatures in the low to mid-20's and a light breeze in most places. To view the weather in real time from our webcams all over the island, click here.
Environment
Bacteria has killed 79% of Mallorca's almond trees
A new study proves that the Xylella Fastidiosa plague has been present in Mallorca for more than 25 years.
Health
Ecotax money to pay for rapid Covid-19 tests in Mallorca?
"If we want to have a tourist season in the Balearics next year we must have an active health control system.."
Crime
Palma police hunt suspected arsonist
The Robbery Group of the National Police is investigating both fires which experts believe were started deliberately.
Coronavirus
Spain records over 23,500 COVID-19 cases in biggest daily rise so far
Like other European countries, Spain has resorted to increasingly drastic measures to curb infections in recent days.
News
4 boats of migrants arrive in Mallorca
Breaking news: 3 of the pateras arrived in Cabrera and one just south of Portocolom.
Virus rules
Man sent to jail for four months for refusing to wear a mask
He claimed that he didn´t have one.
Economy
Spanish GDP rebounds from worst ever slump in Q3
The economy is still 8.7% smaller than a year ago.
News
Four migrant boats intercepted in Mallorcan waters on Friday
3 of the migrant boats were intercepted near Cabrera and one near Portocolom.
Weather
Mallorca Weekend Weather Forecast
A mixture of sunshine and clouds forecast for All Saint's Day weekend in Mallorca.
Crime
Man jailed for breaching lockdown in Mallorca
The first appeals against fines imposed for breaking the lockdown are also being processed in Palma.
Coronavirus
Canary Islands impose negative COVID-19 test rule for tourists
"Hotels will require guests to present a certificate...."
Driver tries to pull a fast one!
"Motorist blames his excessive speed on the nightly lockdown....."
Finance
Clash over 2021 investment in the Balearics
The Balearic government believes that Madrid is in breach of investment agreements.
Sport
Rafa Nadal Academy expansion on track in Mallorca
"Adults who come here for a week will have the certainty that they will be able to train and all of the boys and girls who are here all year round won’t miss any training days..”
Tourism
100 million euros investment for Balearic tourism sector
The investment will be "to promote pending transformation of the Balearic tourism model".
Migration
200 migrants arrive in one day in the Balearics
Seven of the boats were in Mallorca or Cabrera.
Coronavirus
Almost 40% of occupied ICU beds are for coronavirus patients
Including ICU beds in private hospitals, there are 302 in all in the Balearics.
State of alarm
Balearics one of four regions not to close borders
Ports and airports in the Balearics could be closed to inter-regional travel.
Coronavirus
Increase in coronavirus incidence in the Balearics
The cumulative incidence per 100,000 has risen by 52 in the past seven days.
Mallorca
Only fools and curfews: the week in Mallorca
The tourism minister was called a fool (allegedly); the citizens were being taken for fools; and curfew times were moving around.
Politics
Balearic government set for a restructuring
A reduction in the number of ministers could be on the cards in a few months time.
Tourism
Spanish government open to reduction in tourist VAT rate
Tourism business associations have been crying out for a cut to VAT.
My column
Getting your package delivered or not?
Anna Nicholas’s second Majorca based crime novel, Haunted Magpie, is published this November. It will be available at Universal Bookshop, Portals Nous & Come In & Llibres Colom in Palma, also at all good UK bookshops & via amazon.
Food & Wine
Autumn: it is red wine time
Bulletin columnist Andrew Valente shares with us how he goes about choosing his red wine when he goes to the supermarket.
For better health, Majorca’s the best fit
Bamboo clothing
Exercise is challenging enough, why make it less appealing with restrictive, irritiable, foul smelling clothes?
Gastronomy
Where to eat this autumn/winter in Mallorca
Planning on going out to eat this weekend? Here we give you some bars and restaurants are open near you.
Fan's View
3-1 win ensures Mallorca stay on “easy street”
After our trip to La Romareda, it’s back to normal with just one game a week for the foreseeable future.
Viewpoint
Passing the buck
"The Spanish PM is distancing himself from taking control of the pandemic.."
Humphrey Carter