Mallorca Weekend Weather
The weekend weather forecast is horrible, so stay home, stock up on popcorn and catch up on some movies. To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.
Nurses offered all expenses paid trip to work in Ibiza
Mallorca currently has an accumulated incidence rate of 522 per 100,000 inhabitants in 14 days, but in Ibiza it’s soared to 1,838 and is forecast to reach 2,000.
Coronavirus cases surge in Calvia & Manacor
All Municipalities in Mallorca have active cases, but the island has nearly 900 less than at the beginning of January.
Palma Hospitality Sector protest authorised
The organiser, Víctor Sánchez has called for a peaceful protest
Bar and restaurant staff take to the streets
"Motorised protest over bar and restaurant closure...."
Marratxí Fira del Fang postponed
Marratxí City Council says a new date will be set and all participants will be informed well before the event takes place.
Freak storm causes damage across the island
"Vehicles damaged by falling trees and debris...."
EU to tighten travel curbs for virus hot spots
The Commission would add a new "dark red" category to its traffic light indications of risk, for regions where the virus was circulating at a very high rate.
Calvia and Deya have highest percentages of foreign residents
In six Mallorcan municipalities, the foreign population accounts for at least a quarter of the total.
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Saturday
It's mostly sunny in Mallorca this morning, but very windy and showers are expected in some areas this afternoon and evening. Check the forecast for the next few days. To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.
Amazon to hike fees for Spanish users after new digital tax
"Amazon will raise fees for Spanish companies using its platform by 3% from April"
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday
Decreases in the numbers of patients on wards and in ICU in Mallorca.
Ibiza closed to all but essential travel
The health situation in Ibiza is "very worrying".
Formentera at Covid risk level 4
The cumulative incidence per 100,000 in Formentera is well above the figure for the Balearics as a whole.
Palma hospitality sector protest passes off without incident
Spanish and Mallorcan flags were waved, there were banners demanding the resignation of the government and shouts that President Armengol be sent to prison.
Wind gusts up to 170 km/h as Mallorca takes a pounding from Storm Hortense
Over 200 emergency incidents in Mallorca.
Tramuntana municipalities still waiting for disaster zone response
A 'cap de fibló' caused great damage last August.
The vaccine passport trap
The vaccine passport will only work if vaccinations are speeded up.
An American Presidential inauguration - British Style
This week our columnist Frank Leavers tells us what his thoughts are on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Fat Shaming.
Sandro´s restaurant becomes a food shop
Andrew Valente talks about the most resilient restaurant owner who is reinventing his business even in the face of bad news.
Interview with Elen Rhys from The Mallorca Files
"The people are lovely, the city is gorgeous, and the food is delicious."
Where to go to order out on the island
Takeaway is considered the new Date Night, even on your own. New restrictions may have forced many restaurants and bars to close their doors, but these resourceful eateries have developed excellent takeaway options to suit all tastes.
Save The Med offers free plastic reduction workshops to parents of school students!
The workshop aims to support parents of school students in their move towards a low impact lifestyle.
Before the summer or by the end of summer?
"This policy doesn’t address the here and now and what exactly the government is doing to save so many businesses and jobs."
A few tips on Tipping
Andrew Valente explains everything you need to know about tipping in Spain and how restaurants work in general.
Comment
New rules
“Now is not the time for rather senseless rules and regulations...”
Jason Moore