Hoteliers slashing prices to boost bookings
"From Monday, the decline will be spectacular because it’s the end of the school holidays in Germany.."
Minister: you can now start thinking about your Mallorca holiday
"We don´t want to see a return of the virus..."
Holidays for the rich airlines criticise Britain's travel restart plan
Airlines and travel companies are desperate for a bumper summer after a year of restrictions.
Carriage horses ready for the 2021 summer season in Palma
“We are happy to see ore movement now in Palma, after a year and a half of being unemployed, but the work is still not consistent..”
Jet2 suspends flights and vacation packages until late June
Breaking news: Travel this summer uncertain.
Mayor demanding "urgent renovation" of Puerto Pollensa health centre
Tomeu Cifre is hopeful of work having been done by the end of the year.
Latest Covid-19 restrictions on Mallorca
Here are the latest updates for the restrictions in force on the island.
Mallorca tour guides wanting Canaries help in reactivating cruise tourism
The government in the Canaries is being asked to explain to the Balearic government how cruises are being managed.
Mallorcan Fashion designer wows Madrid
“We have been inspired by the moment we are living in, the need to reactivate ourselves little by little and bet on people who believe in themselves, who fight every day and are proud of who they are. It is the celebration of life..”
The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip has died
"His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday, 62 new positive cases
The test rate, while low, has gone up since earlier in the week.
Brits will have to submit a negative PCR on return to the UK
The UK will categorise countries according to their level of vaccination, degree of infection, presence of risk variants and scientific data.
Political parties form pact to overcome the crisis in the Balearics
All the parties have come together with the exception of Vox.
Vaccine doses administered in the Balearics top 200,000
In Mallorca, 114,822 people had received at least one dose by Thursday.
Balearics could get UK travel green light
At present, Germany regards six regions of Spain, including the Balearic Islands, as low risk - hence the Easter influx of German tourists to Mallorca.
J&J COVID-19 vaccine under EU review over blood clots
The J&J and AstraZeneca shots are two of the four approved COVID-19 vaccinations in Europe.
PP want Spain to follow Italy's lead in vaccinations for the islands
The Partido Popular say that the Balearic government should be prepared to buy its own vaccines.
Full marks to Mallorca
Whatever the weather, local residents have been doing their bit for the economy.
Emanuel follows father’s footsteps
Our food expert Andrew Valente reviews an exellent Italian restaurant in Santa Catalina.
The uncertainties for summer tourism and the warning from Chile
As ever, the tourism situation is mired in uncertainty...
Marine Protected Areas LABS: Gathering ideas, harvesting solutions
Management and research programmes are necessary for solid follow-up after designation, effective monitoring, good governance and, above all, appropriate financing.
Forbes Magazine publishes 35th Annual 'Rich List'
2,755 people worldwide have assets worth more than 1 billion euros.
Where to go out to eat this weekend in Mallorca
Take advantage of these fabaluous offers taking place.
Films in English in Palma from April 9 to April 15
Films have been updated. New release this weekend is The United States vs. Billie Holiday.
Today's weather on Mallorca
It's raining in Mallorca today, with strong winds in some places and a high of 18 degrees. Take a look what is happening live on the rest of the island on our webcams, click here.
Real's Zidane hopes Saturday not the end of Messi's Clasico career
Champions Real currently sit third in La Liga, three points off leaders Atletico and two behind Barca in second place.
Comment
Could a consequence of Covid-19 be extreme tediousness?
The very fact that most of us are having to spend much more time than usual with our nearest and dearest has come at a price.
Frank Leavers