Messing about in Mallorca
Bars and restaurants are on lockdown for the long haul and they know it.
Humphrey Carter
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Mallorca may have to wait
Mallorcan hoteliers may not know when the season will start, it depends on the market.
Confused Mallorca
The pandemic is slipping out of Mallorca’s hands and the government is all at sea.
“I was offered any destination in the world and I chose Deya”
Interview with Thomas Moons, the new General Manager of the Hotel Belmond La Residencia in Deya.
UK to get a welcome shot of Mallorca next month
"One of our objectives has been to show Mallorca at its best."
Holiday home nightmare
"Travel restrictions are proving to be a nightmare for holiday home owners.."
Mallorca’s digital chance
"Mallorca may be cut off from much of the world, but why not look to the mainland?"
Mallorca losing control
"Hordes of people bracing the cold and packing out the terraces during the day for longer than usual lunches.."
“My father was advised to come to Deya for the weather and the great, cheap fresh fish”
Interview with William Graves, the Trustee of the Fundación Robert Graves, who has been awarded an MBE.
Not such a sweet New Year
"Spain has approved its new budget but if you have a sweet tooth, beware.."
The Sunday Interview: Maria Frontera, Mallorca Hotel Federation President
“Maybe it is time to postpone the tourist tax. We need to make travelling as cheap, easy and stress free as possible..”
The Catalan Kings of Palma
Controversy over children's letter from the Three Kings, which is written in Catalan.
“The Swedish love Mallorca, it’s safe and offers value for money”
Mallorca is very attractive to the Swedish market for a number of reasons.
Time for reflection
It’s proving to be a tough festive season but maybe it’s time for a reset.
Britons helping to save Christmas for the needy in Pollensa
An initiative in Pollensa to help families in need by providing food and clothes.
Mallorca braced to remain in Tier 4 lockdown until end of February - domestic travel restrictions now on the table
Further restrictions could be introduced over the next 24 hours.
Food Distributors on a war footing, mass protest being planned in Palma
Over 1,500 lorries are going to join massive demonstration through Palma against the Tier 4 restrictions on bars and restaurants.
The double whammy
"Britons at home and overseas are facing a daunting end of year with Covid and Brexit.."
“Mallorca is a paradise, it’s heaven on Earth”
Interview with Argentine journalist Fernando Castro Marcó del Pont: he has a family connection to Adan Diehl, who founded the Hotel Formentor.
The lunchtime loophole
The 10pm curfew has come as a major blow, but many have found a way round it.
Mallorca wants cruises
"There is a growing movement in support of the return of cruise ships to Mallorca.."
Spain’s four-day week
"To ease unemployment the far-left of the government want a shorter working week.."
“Mallorca could become the Hollywood of Europe ...”
Interview with Mallorca-based actress and entrepreneur Tara Marie Amaury, who founded the International Casting & Acting Network Mallorca.
Mallorca in the Covid cash
"The Balearic government does not appear to get what the EU Covid funds are for.."
So, what do you want?
"Here in Spain the vast majority are doing what they are told, why can’t some Britons?"
Britons could have passport vaccine stamps
IATA is in the latter stages of preparing a digital travel pass.
A new ray of light for Mallorca in times of uncertainty
Interview with German artist Nils Burwitz, who created the famous stained glass windows in the Anglican Church in Palma.
The PCR ransom note
"UK and Irish residents have to pay for a PCR if going on holiday, will they?"
Mallorca’s stiff upper lip
"Christmas and New Year will not be the same in Mallorca, but it’s not the end of the world.."
Lifestyle
Fastighetsbyrån Sunny Friday - this week an apartment in Palmanova
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Check today's classifieds
Psychotherapy, home maintenance and property services are just some of what's on offer today.
News
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Saturday
Most places in Mallorca will have some morning showers, but the sun will come out this afternoon. Check out the forcast for the next few days.
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Community
Brexit – For thousands of UK nationals in Spain there is still time to act
This means for UK nationals, who were unable to begin or complete the process of applying for residency in Spain and the new TIE card, there is still time to act.
Lifestyle
Thrashing around in the dark
"All that Balearic tourism minister can say is that the Balearics will be a safe destination, regardless of what the level of vaccination is"
Lifestyle
Where to go out to order this weekend in Mallorca
New restrictions may have forced many restaurants and bars to close their doors this week, but these resourceful restaurants have developed excellent takeaway options to suit all tastes.
Lifestyle
No bonfires but lots of eel pies
Sa Pobla has one of the island’s most interesting cuisines and food has a major role in the Sant Antoni fiesta days with its eel pie.
Sports
Poor Mallorca lose at home again
Beaten by Fuenlabrada in the cup in midweek, Mallorca failed to impress against Las Palmas.
Lifestyle
Gyms are closed, so will we exercise on our own?
Today Simon Kenion Shears, gives his view on the closure of gyms.
Sports
No-game weekend for Real Mallorca
A recent survey showed that Espanyol and Real Mallorca will be promoted in May.
Comment
Gay or Straight, it's called "acting" for a reason!
Frank Leavers shares with us some modern topics that that come with unforeseen circumstances.
Lifestyle
A Blue Economic Recovery
The conservation of the Balearic Sea is vital for strengthening the islands' key industries.
Comment
Messing about in Mallorca
Bars and restaurants are on lockdown for the long haul and they know it.
Community
Christmas Fun at The Academy International School
This past week was a lovely build up to Christmas at The Academy International School!
Comment
Alms for businesses
And so it goes on. More aid, but more aid that can never be sufficient.
Comment
Back to square one
In today's Blog: "Not everywhere is the same, of course not, but the Balearics can be considered in a somewhat similar way to the Canaries."