"Why look so far for what you have so near?"
Interview with artist and sculptor Ben Jakober.
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Shipping can’t sink
"The threat of the demise of shipping company Trasmediterránea is worrying news.."
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Mallorcans heading home
While Mallorca is not expected to have home confinemnet, workers might.
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Save small businesses
"I know it’s easier said than done but we’ve got to look around us and to the future.."
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The far right virus
"More prolonged restrictions are starting to test the patience of a minority.."
Charities
From financial banking to food banking in Mallorca
Interview with Nick Entwisle, the driving force behind Yachting Gives Back.
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Brexit and Magalluf
"There is a lot of Brexit small print and some of it could effect seasonal workers.."
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Passing the buck
"The Spanish PM is distancing himself from taking control of the pandemic.."
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Maybe open the clubs
If illegal street parties are the source of the spike, open official controlled areas.
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Sun still shines on Mallorca
"Amidst all the Covid uncertainty, Majorca continues to be a wonderful place to be.."
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Restriction tensions
"The ongoing battle against Covid is starting to test the public’s patience.."
Politics
“Biden will open his arms to all Americans and reunite the country”
Interview with the former US Ambassador to Spain, James Costos, who has been closely involved with Joe Biden’s presidential campaign.
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Careless words...
Putting the protocol breach by the Balearic President aside, standards are slipping.
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Covid and lifestyles
The simple fact of the way we live is not helping the fight against the virus.
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What's a safe corridor?
"I know we all want to travel again but we need to get real, especially politicians.."
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Spain’s Covid cash aid fears
"Despite Spain having been offered €140 billion by Brussels, it may not take it all.."
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Balearic Covid conundrum
"It will be interesting to see how the Balearics reacts to a new national tier scheme.."
Cinema
Talking about a film festival evolution in Mallorca
Interview with Sandra Lipski, founder and director of the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival.
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Speaker mode etiquette
Technology has really come into its own during the pandemic but some respect please.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Major security alert at Mallorca airport, surprise landing of flights from Morocco and Namibia
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
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Are the anti-tourists happy?
So, who is laughing now? No-one, whether the anti-tourists like it or not!
Humphrey Carter 10/11/2020 09:52