The side effects of the Covid vaccines in Mallorca
Dr Arranz: "The side effects from AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Moderna are more frequent than from vaccines that have been around for decades, but they also clear up faster.."
Son Espases Hospital now has just one Covid ward
To help reduce waiting lists, operations will be carried out, morning and afternoon, in subsidised centres.
Spain lowers coronavirus tally after recount, infection rate falls
The two-week incidence of the virus fell to 168 per 100,000 people from 176 the day before.
Palma residents slam new pedestrianisation plans
“The lack of parking spaces and mobility makes daily life much more difficult for the elderly, children, people with mobility difficulties and workers..”
Palma updates municipal Covid regulations
Regulations for swimming pools, gyms, EMT buses and libraries and museums have been upated.
New traffic restrictions in 67 Manacor streets
Similar traffic restrictions are to be introduced in Porto Cristo and s’Illot.
A really super, super-yacht off Puerto Portals
"She is owned by Russia´s fourth richest man....."
Balearics house prices in February higher than other regions
A 0.7% increase in February was the highest in the country.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday
Occupancy of intensive care units is the lowest since October 24.
The divas of 18th & 19th Century Mallorca
“We have Frenchwoman Hélène Choussat (1810-1896) to thank for buying Chopin’s Pleyel piano and saving it from being burned..”
Turkey now in the race to gobble up British tourists
Another wake up call for the Balearics and Spain as Turkey now throws itself into the mix of destinations which are intent on opening up first.
Political storm as Spanish Princesses have Covid jab in Abu Dhabi
"They were visiting their father, King Juan Carlos..."
Vaccination of over-80s at health centres has started
Vaccination of the over-80s who are registered users of day centres began last week
Mallorca holidays as "soon as possible," says minister
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said last week that the ban on non-essential international travel to and from England will stay until at least May 17.
Almost all Palma's temporary terraces have reopened
Bars and restaurants can use parking spaces in front of their premises.
Delivery riders protest again against loss of self-employed status
The riders insist that becoming salaried employees will not benefit them.
Snail farming in Mallorca
Last Friday, Manolo released 800,000 snail pups on his ecological farm in Son Ferriol.
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Thursday
It's cloudy in most parts of Mallorca today with some sunny intervals and a high of 18 degrees. Weather forecast for the weekend has improved! Take a look at our five day forecast. To find out what the weather's like in other parts of Mallorca, click here.
Active coronavirus cases in Mallorca's municipalities
Just ten of the 53 municipalities have 20 or more active cases.
Ryanair hopes for 60-70% of normal traffic this summer
O'Leary forecast that pre-departure PCR tests, which can cost more than 100 euros.
UK economy to regain pre-pandemic size earlier than forecast
Sunak has already racked up Britain's highest borrowing since World War Two.
PP to ask anti-corruption office to investigate vaccination of senior officials
A parliamentary committee rejected the Partido Popular's proposal.
Maradona's "Mallorca Porsche" up for sale
The car spent 20 years with another owner on Mallorca before it passed through the hands of several French collectors.
Three million euros direct aid for Balearics transport sector
Aid for coach operators and taxi drivers, among others.
Nightlife sector seeking extension to bankruptcy moratorium
Accumulated losses in the nightlife sector are put at 20,000 million euros.
Top Ten Facts about Romans from our Year 4 Journalists!
In English the children have created their own Roman Gods and have been writing character descriptions.
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