Fines of over 100,000 euros resulting from Palma protest
One person faces a fine of 30,000 euros for smashing a parliament building window.
"Too early to book summer holidays for 2021," says Foreign Secretary
"Reports last week suggested that there had been a surge in bookings to the Balearics...."
Spain working on vaccination certificate for recovering tourism
Spain's tourism minister highlighted more rapid vaccination and the certificate.
Balearic government supports an 8pm curfew
The Spanish government is looking for regional consensus for an earlier curfew.
Three-quarters of available doses of the vaccine have been given
Eighty-eight per cent of frontline health workers have had a first dose of the vaccine.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Monday
A notable decrease in the positive test rate.
Home by 8p.m., Balearic government could bring forward curfew
At present the curfew is at 10p.m.
Palma court action
Court upholds sacking of woman who went into facebook 260 times
"The woman took legal action following her dismissal...."
New restaurant association concerned about government measures
There is implied criticism of existing associations in the restaurant sector.
A picture postcard view of Palma
Over recent months the number of sightings of dolphins in local waters has increased dramatically.
Big changes underway at Teatre del Mar in Palma
Teatre del Mar's Director, Carles Molinet says he won't issue a crowdfunding campaign to cover the cost of the reforms.
Shellfish protest in London as Spain awaits supplies
"Spain imports British shellfish...."
Just what is going on with Messi?
"Dismissed after striking Asier Villalibre in the final minute....."
Fewer foreigners means less cash for traffic fines in Palma
Cort only collects about 60% of the traffic fines imposed on foreigners, because the perpetrators of the other 40% either can’t be located or they refuse to pay.
The key words for pets
What are the words our pets love to hear?
OnBuy surveyed 4,389 pet owners across the UK to uncover their dogs' favourite words.
Card being rolled out for British citizens
Mixed messages over collection of new TIE residence cards
"Another Bulletin reader told us that we had collected her card with few problems...."
Banks & Investment Funds selling off property in Mallorca
Critics are demanding to know why none of the properties bought by the Government have been made available for rent.
Call for mass demonstration in Palma on Friday
The organisers insist the protest will go ahead whether the Government approves it or not.
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Monday
It's a beautiful sunny day in Mallorca with highs of 14-15 degrees, enjoy!
To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.
Legendary Record Producer dies from Covid-19
Phil Spector completely changed the sound of pop music with his "wall of sound” technique.
A new hotel in Porto Cristo that will want guests to go out
The philosophy of Anirà Bé Petits Hotels is "socialising" tourism, so that the local economy benefits.
A good day for a walk by the sea
The highest temperature in Mallorca on Sunday was 21.2C.
Palma town hall will allow some bars to keep their road terraces
A local police notice stated that raised platforms could stay where they were.
Competing destinations planning to get a head start on the Balearics
Competing destinations are now locked in a race to open up safe air corridors and resorts as soon as possible.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Sunday
Twenty-one more patients admitted to wards in Mallorca.
Two runaway teenagers with Covid found at an illegal party
Social services say that the teenagers had completed their quarantine on the day they ran away.
Spain considering an earlier curfew
Despite calls from certain regions, the government is not contemplating "home confinement".
Filtered drinking water fountains being installed in Palma
A way of reducing the amount of single-use plastic bottles.
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At the gates of government: the week in Mallorca
Aid, the government said, was on its way to bars and restaurants, but the vaccines weren't on their way - they were stuck in Madrid.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Saturday
A notable drop in the number of new cases in Mallorca.
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Sunday
It's a lovely sunny day in Mallorca but it's extremely windy in some places.
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UK airports call for 'urgent' government support after travel rules tightened
British airports have called for urgent government support; the airline sector is heading for a "very difficult" place.
Police search for four escaped minors with Covid_19 symptoms
"The investigators are currently searching parts of Palma and Inca"
Unique Sant Antoni celebrations in Manacor
Local residents were inspired by the shops and have decorated their homes with flowers and pictures of Sant Antoni.
Hundreds of Uber-type licences to be issued for the Balearics
”It’s a disaster and will have a negative impact on our Sector.."
Pfizer cutting down vaccine deliveries to Europe
"It's not yet clear how long it will take for Pfizer to reach its maximum production capacity again.."
Significant increase in fatalities in Palma in 2020
3,609 funeral services were carried out in Palma in 2020, compared to 3,117 in 2019.
Spanish king's ex-lover tells court spymaster threatened her
Juan Carlos helped guide Spain to democracy after the death of General Francisco Franco in 1975.
Worst week of the pandemic in the Balearics
27% of coronavirus outbreaks are family related and 15% are caused by social gatherings.
Lifestyle
Fastighetsbyrån Sunny Friday - this week an apartment in Palmanova
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Mallorca Weather Forecast for Sunday
It's a lovely sunny day in Mallorca but it's extremely windy in some places.
To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.
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
Spinach The Nutritional gold mine
Marc Fosh shows the versatility of spinach, regular consumption of this food will certainly contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
Lifestyle
Fetch!
Letting your dog off leash? Check out training tips from Joachim Sommer and meet some more fabulous pets includings January's Ambassadog Mac.
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.
Community
Scandinavian news and views in Mallorca
The most unexpected thing in Mallorca for Scandinavians that decide to move here is the humid air and indoor environment.
Lifestyle
How to get through the winter months in our garden
For the garden, you have to remember that plants won't like cold nights and strong winds.
Sports
Just what is going on with Messi?
"Dismissed after striking Asier Villalibre in the final minute....."
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
The Longest day
"I really feel for those young people who are expected to behave in a restricted way that no other generation has had to endure since the middle of last century."
Lifestyle
Staying sane in crazy times
Vicky McLeod gives us some of the tips that people have been using to overcome the difficulties of lockdown.
Comment
My column
Donald Trelford's column on Trump's pardon and Katharine Whitehorn.
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.
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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."