Balearics to protest against beach face mask law
"The law must be complied with, but if they give us a margin, we will exercise it.."
Spain's direct aid for business trails behind other countries
Spain's direct aid has arrived later than in France, Germany and Italy.
Mallorca ramps up COVID testing to meet German travel rules
German tourists must pay for the tests themselves.
Spain says digital vaccine holiday certificates to be ready in June at latest
"Kick start the travel industry...."
German paper describes Mallorca as "desolate"
Süddeutsche Zeitung refers to an island sinking into despair.
Shipping companies scramble to meet demand for supplies in Mallorca
"Every day there are trucks that can’t board in Valencia and Barcelona because the ships don’t have enough cargo space.."
Spain to use AstraZeneca vaccine in 55-65 age group, J&J for older people
A week ago Spain decided to reintroduce that vaccine for people aged 18-65 following concerns over cases of blood clots.
Hospitality pay increase postponed for two months
The pay increase which should have been applied in April 2020 was postponed for a year.
Anger over demolition of historic house in El Terreno
"These small buildings are characteristic of this area and there are very few examples left.."
The Spanish recipe book that's read more often than the classics!
The booklet contains 100 mouthwatering sauce recipes to go with meat, vegetables and fish.
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Thursday
It's mostly sunny in Mallorca today with strong winds in some places and a high of 26 degrees. To find out what the weather's like in other parts of Mallorca, click here.
Spain will use AstraZeneca vaccine for essential workers over 65
The age cap had been imposed because early clinical trials had featured very few people 65 or older.
"Record" number of vaccine doses to be delivered next week
49,000 doses in all are expected.
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Easter
The weather is bit mixed at Easter for Mallorca with some sunshine, some clouds, some rain and strong winds.
Mercapalma promising aid to protesting wholesalers
There was a rush-hour vehicle protest by wholesalers on Wednesday.
Masks on beaches will not be obligatory if there is safe distance
In principle, and for now at any rate, regional government regulations take precedence.
Coronavirus cases rising in most Spanish regions, minister says
The minister added the government was expecting the delivery of more than one million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine on Thursday
Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday: no new deaths for six days
Mallorca's seven-day incidence is down slightly.
Hot cross buns Made in Mallorca!
These buns can now be found on the island and are selling like hot cakes.
Fines for breaching restaurant table regulation
People from more than two households were at tables.
Holiday costs rise
As things stand right now, coming to Majorca will cost Britons a small fortune.
Mask on the beach
“After a long hard winter the mask-on-the-beach is a bridge too far for some...”
Sports Day at Mallorca International School
Last Friday, we in Mallorca International School, enjoyed a lovely day celebrating Sports Day.
Supporting Healthy Minds
Children have the greatest opportunity of learning from the very beginning how to look after themselves by eating well.
The honey way to a healthy lifestyle
Spain’s monofloral and polyfloral honey is especially good and many connoisseurs will tell you that Mallorca’s honey is the best in the Mediterranean.
Where to go out to eat this Easter
These special restaurants offer truly outstanding food, many with idyllic gardens, courtyards and terraces with panoramic views.
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Look out, there are tourists about! plus - a property sales surge?
If government allow island travel and tourism to go ahead, it is hardly the fault of those arriving here...
Frank Leavers