Suicide calls to helpline have increased more than three times
In all, Teléfono de la Esperanza have had almost double the number of calls this year.
Weather
Mallorca Weather Forecast for December 28
You can keep up to date with the weather across the island here.
Son Banya's drug sales soar with a record December
During the holidays, more than a thousand vehicles visit the settlement every day.
Discover what ships are moored in the Balearic Ports right now
Discover what is moored up.
German airlines cancel flights to Balearic Islands in January and February
Omicron variant paralyses bookings to Mallorca across Europe.
British government says no new COVID curbs for England in 2021
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson continues to resist new measures.
Bar robbed in Alcudia on Christmas Day
"We are a family bar that is costing us a lot to stay afloat with all this crisis."
Spain's COVID-19 infections soar after Christmas
Spain was largely spared the rampant wave of infections that led several Northern European countries to toughen curbs in the autumn.
Nine million euros for road projects in the New Year
Three roundabouts among the projects.
Son Espases best Balearic hospital for the sixth time
According to the 2021 Hospital Excellence Index.
1,900 new Covid cases in last 24 hours
The number of Covid patients on wards has come down again.
Situation in Balearic hospitals is "stable"
The demand is principally on primary care.
High Court approves new Covid passport requirements
New measures apply from Wednesday.
Dubious justification - tourist tax
In today's Blog: I don’t buy the argument that people are used to paying a tourist tax as similar taxes exist elsewhere.
Welcome to the twilight zone...
The New Year hastens on and this is the last Spotlight on Soller for 2021...
What's on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 December
Plenty of children's events taking place these days.
Top Events this week on the island
This week we have electronic music, classical concerts for the New Year, Russian ballet and the Festival of the Standard.
Record December temperatures in Mallorca
Up to eight degrees higher than usual for the time of year.
Comment
Last orders....
“Many restaurant owners have had a nightmare Christmas period...”
Jason Moore