Private Clinics may help with Balearic vaccination programme
As of Wednesday, 116,370 people in the Balearic Islands had received their first dose of the Covid-19.
Germany calls increase in flights to Mallorca a business decision
"Non-essential travel, including tourism will increase the number of contacts people have, so it would be better not to travel.."
Spain warns downward COVID-19 trend may be changing as infection rate edges up
"So maximum caution should be exercised to avoid a fourth wave."
Thieves steal valuable painting in Montuïri
Police say the two thieves put the painting in a van that was parked in the street.
Italian gourmet store opens in Palma
Wide variety of products which you can buy at the shop or order online.
Germany reports biggest rise of COVID-19 cases in two months
Germany is in a third wave of the pandemic.
Cemex is reopening its cement factory in Lloseta
Limited production of "a more sustainable and resilient type of specific performance cement,” will begin in the coming weeks.
Locked-down Spaniards seethe with envy as Germans flock to Mallorca
"It makes absolutely no sense that in Spain we can't move between regions but any foreigner can come in ... and spread infection."
Balearic entrepreneurs honoured with new sculpture
"The threat of coronavirus continues and Balearic society is hanging by a thread; another year like 2020 cannot be allowed, we simply couldn’t stand it.."
Boss of UK travel chain says signs for summer are encouraging
Airlines and travel groups are desperate to resume summer holiday season.
Paralysed and in pain, Spaniard hails euthanasia law as an option
Almost 90% of Spaniards are in favour of decriminalising the practice, according to a 2019 opinion poll.
Now is not the time for fans to return to matches, says Spain's health minister
Health minister said the central government would not permit the return of fans for either game.
Europe's summer holiday is in peril - Morgan Stanley says
"Too early to speculate on whether or not foreign holidays would be allowed this summer."
Summer restrictions in Playa de Palma
The Governing Board of Palma City Council has approved several Special Tourist Intervention Zones or ZEITs.
Spanish lawmakers approve bill legalising euthanasia
Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands have already legalised euthanasia.
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Friday
It's a miserable rainy day in Mallorca and the mercury will struggle to get above 11 degrees, so wrap up if you're going out and don't forget your umbrella. Take a look at the forecast until Tuesday. Looks like it will get better. To find out what the weather's like in other parts of Mallorca, click here.
Tourism leaders again press for rapid vaccination
"We told the world we were a safe destination, and we will be again. We will continue to be the main destination in the Mediterranean in terms of security."
Forecast is for a warmer spring in the Balearics
The Balearics is set for a very cold weekend to welcome spring, but the long-term forecast is much more encouraging.
RYA statement on nautical qualifications post Brexit in the Balearics
"As a result RYA certificates are no longer accepted for operating a Spanish flagged boat (including bareboat charter) on the basis of the UK being an EU / EEA Member State."
Mallorca hoteliers say bookings remain low
A "strong rise" in bookings has been from a situation of "practically zero".
European regulator says Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is "safe and effective"
The EMA's focus and primary concern has been on cases of blood clots in the head.
AstraZeneca vaccinations resume next week in Mallorca
An EMA Spokesperson stressed that the drug is safe and effective, its benefits outweigh the risks and in general, it does not increase the possibility of blood clots.
Keep calm and carry on
“I think at the moment it is a question of better safe than sorry...”
Fast tracking for Brexit
The Spanish are certainly doing their best to help Britons through the system
Walking Back to Happiness . . .
What we don’t want is our imminent future to be compromised by the actions of a steadily growing minority.
Most popular of the bacalao dishes
The basic recipe is simple enough. Shredded desalted bacalao is sautéed in olive oil with garlic, tomatoes, paprika and red peppers.
News from the Academy International school
The Junior School students are developing their skills and accuracy in basketball during their sports lessons with Ms Hannah.
Comment
A one cent tourist tax special offer
The increasing number of tourists was to famously be highlighted in March 1932.
Andrew Ede