Eight municipalities in Mallorca still at "extreme risk"
In two of the extreme risk municipalities - Manacor and Soller - active case numbers are falling.
SOS Turismo Initiative to be launched in Mallorca
"The well-being and prosperity of all of us who live on the Island depends on Tourism being reactivated as soon as possible."
Taxi drivers in Mallorca selling their licences to pay debts
Bank loans given to taxi drivers in the Balearic Islands are based on the value of their licence.
Big stores in Palma could re-open this weekend
"Face mask is key in re-opening...."
Hundreds of British variant cases confirmed in the Balearics
“Health authorities know that there are more cases of the British variant but they've not been officially notified..”
Vaccine passports: the view on the European continent
"Denmark and Sweden have given the passport green light..."
The state of the roads on Mallorca
Lanes closed or alternate routes being given due to current road works on the island.
Palma Restaurant selling treasured antiques to stay afloat
Items for sale include mirrors, wooden horses, elephants, carved wooden benches and beautiful darwaja doors.
"Restrictions have led to a 49 percent drop in cases in 15 days," says Armengol
"We have to be realistic and careful" in relaxing the restrictions.
Protest leader puts his restaurant up for "lease"
Debts and huge fines have led Victor Sánchez to make the decision.
Spain aims to outline new solvency scheme for smaller firms within weeks
The European Commission has allowed governments to temporarily provide direct aid and convert some debt into grants to support their economies.
TUI banking on vaccinated Brits for much-needed summer recovery
TUI is planning to operate 80% of 2019's capacity this summer, saying it already had 2.8 million bookings.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday
Hospital patient numbers are coming down in Mallorca.
A new lease of life for Mother-of Pearl Pinna nobilis ?
"All surviving specimens that were previously thought to be Pinna nobilis will have to pass a genetic identity test, because some of them may be hybrid specimens.."
Spain extends border controls with Portugal until March due to COVID-19
Spain's government announced on Tuesday it had extended controls along its 1,200-km border with Portugal.
New eco-friendly, electric paddle-board launched
The paddle-board is made by Osium.
Balearic Guide Dog Law Amended
The amendment to the regulations was proposed by the Social Affairs & Modernisation Minister and received unanimous support from the House.
Arrivals in England face fines, prison for flouting new quarantine rules
"Anyone who lies on the passenger locator form and tries to conceal that they've been in a country on the red list in the 10 days before arrival here, will face a prison sentence of up to 10 years."
Mass Vaccinations locations confirmed in Mallorca
Between now and the beginning of March the Balearic Islands will receive around 84,000 vaccine doses.
Spain close to reaching peak intensive care occupancy, minister says
Occupancy of Spain's intensive care wards by COVID-19 patients should peak by the end of this week.
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Wednesday
Heavy rain and extremely strong winds are forecast in Mallorca today with gusts of up to 58 kilometres expected in Pollensa and over 50km an hour other northern and eastern areas of the island. Check the forecast for the next few days. To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.
Going nowhere: no holidays until vaccine success confirmed
Another blow for airlines and travel companies.
Thank you all, you are helping us beat records
"We now have thousands of readers across the United Kingdom...."
UK variant on the decline in Mallorca
The health minister wants a very slow relaxation of measures because of concerns about the variant.
Three tonnes of drugs incinerated in Mallorca
The incinerated drugs were those seized in 2020.
Seventy-five evacuated because of Alcudia forest fire
The Ibanat agency tweeted at 8pm that the fire was "stable".
Why I think vaccine passports are a good idea
“Everyone thinks that vaccine passports are a good idea...except Britain...”
Sustainable protesting
"Understandable though banning protests on foot is, the encouragement for the motorised demo does appear somewhat contradictory to all talk of sustainable mobility."
Another brick in the wall…
The Soller population who are not working are looking for things to fill their time, in common with many all over the island.
In this afternoon's episode of The Mallorca Files...
Today's episode will be showing at 14.15 (15.15) on BBC1.
News from Rafa Nadal International School
Sport is a great way to stay healthy and our pupils enjoy a break from the classroom by having tennis lessons from the coaches.
Ultimate guide for UK Nationals living in Spain
Here is a useful guide for citizens’ rights for UK Nationals covered by the Withdrawal Agreement.
Mallorca Files: King of the Mountains. Our view
"I would say that the first series was better than the second...."
The missing four episodes of The Mallorca Files
"Work has already started on a third series of the Mallorca Files...."
"Survivor" Nadal back in form at Australian Open
Rafa Nadal defied his gloomy injury prognosis to crush Laslo Djere on Tuesday and reach the Australian Open second round.
Rafa defies injury to qualify for the next round of the Australia Open
"It's been a difficult fortnight for me because of my discomfort, but at least I've been able to survive.."
Let PSG talk about Messi, says Koeman
Messi has been free to negotiate with rival clubs since last month as his contract with Barca, expires in June.
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