October 19 is World Breast Cancer Day
“Mammograms are the best tool for the secondary prevention of breast cancer and to help reduce the incidence of mortality.."
Judge bins case against alleged Covid superspreader
Bakery owner accused the defendant of deliberately spreading the virus to other workers.
Spain urges Brussels to ink Iberia-Air Europa merger
"If the purchase does not go ahead, the traffic distribution centres in which KLM, Air France, Lufthansa and Ryanair operate will benefit to the detriment of Spanish companies.."
Palma City Council says No More Taxi Licences
"We cannot increase the number of taxis, because then what do we do with them in winter?"
UK regulator caps Heathrow fee-raising plan but airlines still furious
Last year Heathrow lost its crown as Europe's busiest airport to Paris.
Quake shakes eastern Mediterranean
The tremor, whose magnitude the U.S. Geological Survey measured at 6.0 and depth at 37.8km.
Balearics the most popular region for foreign tourists in September
The Balearics again attracted the most foreign travellers.
Health minister believes school masks rule will soon be lifted
Patricia Gómez was speaking about the wearing of masks outdoors.
Palma mayor promises no increase in taxes
José Hila was speaking during the annual debate on policy in the city.
Survivors of 1980s poisoning occupy Spain's El Prado, threaten suicide
"Six hours after the start of our presence here, we will start ingesting the pills," the protesters said
Coronavirus infections soaring in the UK
Covid infections in the UK have soared to their highest level in three months.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday, October 19
75 new positive cases; Monday's cases - only nine - were exceptionally low because of reduced testing.
La Palma evacuees see no end to ordeal after month of volcanic eruption
Volcanologists have said they cannot predict for how long the volcano will keep expelling molten magma.
Key facts about fake olive oil scandal that caused Spain's worst food poisoning epidemic
"The substance was originally for industrial use..."
Update: Poison survivors leave Spain's Prado, ending protest
Police detained two of the protesters and the others left the museum around noon.
New clash in parliament over migrants
Jorge Campos (Vox) - most migrants are "criminals"; President Armengol accuses Campos of "racist speeches".
Mallorca-made film with British stars showing in English in Palma
"European train adventure....."
Drone operator will try to rescue dogs from Spanish volcano
"It's the first time an animal is being rescued with a drone...."
Outspoken Chinese billionaire cruising in Balearic waters
"Chinese billionaire's first trip abroad in over a year."
"Tolls" for Spain's highways by 2024
The Spanish government prefers not to use the word "toll"; the most appropriate systems of payment are being studied.
Spain leading by example
Spain continues to try and find innovative solutions to help society and the needy.
A new tourism law - what more is there to debate?
What do you think? What changes does the Balearic tourism sector need?
The week betwixt and between
Find out why this week the Soller Valley has become a little quieter.
Outrage over trees felled in Bellver Forest
“This reforestation is a long-term operation that will improve the health of the forest and reduce the risk of fire..”
Philomela and the Mistletoe eater
This week in Wild Majorca: Are you ready to see the arrival of these two winter thrushes?
What's On Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 October
You can check here to see what cruise ships are in port now.
Don't miss these top events this week in Mallorca!
These are Andrew Ede's top events that are taking place on Mallorca this week.
Mallorca Weather Forecast for October 20
Keep up to date with the weather changes all over Mallorca via our live webcams, just click here.
Keeper's mistake sinks Mallorca (1-0) in the 93rd minute
Did we deserve a defeat? Monro Bryce's Analysis
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Taxi shortage
“The biggest problem is that half of Palma´s taxis are parked up at the airport....”
Jason Moore