Shipping companies scramble to add Palma to itineraries
"It will take at least 3-4 weeks to get everything operational, but the entire tourist value chain in Mallorca and the other islands will benefit.."
Bar & Restaurant owners desperate to open in the evenings
It’s likely that the closing time for bars and restaurants will be extended to 23:30, except in central Palma where it will be 23:00.
As infections dwindle, Spain mulls looser mask rules
Masks have been mandatory indoors and out across most of Spain, regardless of social-distancing, since last summer.
Morocco, Spain trade accusations of violating good 'neighbourliness'
Most migrants who crossed into Ceuta were immediately returned to Morocco.
Number of foreign tourists visiting Spain slowly recovers as restrictions ease
The number of foreign tourists visiting Spain rose from a virtual zero a year ago.
La Cartuja in Valldemossa reopens again today
The administrators of this historic complex of buildings are hoping for a swift return of British tourists.
Netflix to return to Mallorca for filming in August
A German suspense drama is to be filmed in Soller.
F35 emergency landing in Ibiza
The 5th generation F35 is part of a mixed US and Royal Airforce exercise aboard 'HMS Queen Elizabeth' on its first deployment as part of the ‘Global Britain’ operation.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday
A half of Mallorca's municipalities have had no new cases for fourteen days.
"Reasonable" that masks will not be needed outdoors this summer
"If everything continues as it is now", the obligation to wear masks could be lifted.
The return of nightlife moves closer
The proposals are up for discussion by the council of regions' health ministries.
Viewpoint: Does the public know best?
What would we witness? Scenes of refuseniks being dragged screaming to a vaccination centre?
The Blog: Preparing for the last tourist of excess
What is Magalluf any more (and by extension Arenal also)?
The Mallorcan school that dates back to the 13th century
La Escolania de Lluc choir was founded in 1531 and dedicated to the worship of the Virgin of the monastery of Lluc.
Glamour at the racetrack in Ciutadella
Guests were dressed to the nines for the Hats & Horses event and enjoyed good wine and privileged views of the races.
Spotlight on Soller: High energy and moving on
Summer is almost here and with the Soller train back, the town is open to visitors.
Enjoy Majorca: The Born and the story of Palma’s streetlights
Palma was still the capital of the Island of Calm and the Born was its heart.
Wild Mallorca: Into the Spanish Canes
In this week's Wild Mallorca spotlight: It's a good time to take a closer look at one of Europe’s most important bird habitats in Mallorca.
Films in English for Tuesday 1 to Thursday June 3
Check out the screenings this week as more films have been added at Festival Park. Don't forget also the drive-in movies that are being shown in Palma. Some films are in English.
Mallorca Weather Forecast for June 2
Whatever you're off to work or meeting friends for lunch, check the weather before you leave home, by clicking here.
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