Long queues to get vaccinated in Palma
“The number of active cases has increased by 44% in the last week.."
International seaplane competition planned for Puerto Pollensa
The aim is to revive the Schneider Cup, which was held between 1911 and 1931.
Discover what is moored up in the Balearic Ports
Which ships are in the ports of the Balearic Islands?
EU gives first nod to disbursement of 10 bln euros to Spain under recovery plan
Under the recovery plan, Spain is entitled to receive nearly 70 billion euros in grants.
Fears Covid infections will rise over the bank holiday weekend
Pfizer has confirmed that 1.3 million doses will be sent to Spain on December 13 and 24,000 doses are expected to be allocated to Mallorca; Minorca and Ibiza.
Will there ever be fireworks for Sant Antoni in Sa Pobla again?
The latest meeting to discuss the fiestas was held earlier this week, and it confirmed that there would be no pyromusical.
D-Month for next year’s Formentor restrictions
Number one on the list of novelties is the likely extension of the restricted hours.
An auditorium for Pollensa that isn’t?
Pollensa town hall duly held its ‘Imagine Ca n’Escarrintxo’ participatory day last weekend.
United Airlines will bring American cruise tourists to Palma
The airline is set to tie up with Royal Caribbean.
5 injured in Palma pub brawl
Police say the fight involved knives, sticks and bottles.
S'Escorxador businesses will be able to stay
The contract for managing the centre runs out at the end of the month.
18 million euros to be spent on youth employment
"Many young people have just finished their studies and either don’t have a career, have suffered one crisis after another or have emancipation problems.."
Protection status for La Trapa monastery
The monastery is the possession of the environmentalists GOB.
Guardia Civil appeal for help to identify body
Officers believe the woman may have fallen into the Bay of Palma some time between September 22 and 24.
Biggest British Cruise Ship in Palma
'Iona' has been scheduled to visit Palma several times but the trips were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
A month on, and six Air Arabia Maroc passengers are still wanted
Police doubt that an emergency landing on an island had been wanted.
"Increasing evidence" of Omicron immune escape
Omicron cases in Europe have so far not been serious.
Simpler protocols as school Covid cases increase
Almost all cases are pupils under the age of 12.
47 days of rain: the week in Mallorca
A Balearic government prophecy was longer than that of a fourth-century martyr; the vax centres were doing a roaring trade; and the hoteliers were given short shrift.
Error means Covid passport only applies to restaurants
The error will no doubt be corrected.
Tourism’s long road ahead
The road ahead for the recovery of tourism is going to be a bumpy one.
These two batters take some beating
Find out why this was one of the best dishes of the year.
What's On Saturday 4 December
Alaró, Algaida, s'Arenal and many other places today there are daily markets.
Mallorca Weather Forecast for December 5
It's very stormy in Mallorca today, keep up to date with the weather forecast for the whole island by clicking here.
Christmas event
A Christmas extravaganza at Porto Pi Shopping Centre!
Santa Claus arrives to Porto Pi on Friday, December 10. Check out times to deliver your Christmas letter!
Damage limitation for Real Mallorca in Madrid tonight
Real Mallorca face the daunting task of playing La Liga champions Atletico Madrid.
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