Frank Talking
And they're off! My day at the races
So how did I get on in my battle with the bookies the other day at the races?
Viewpoint
British showing loyalty
It is at times like this that you know who your friends really are.
Economy
Global markets plummet after Trump statement
President Trump's ban on travel from Europe to the US sends markets into freefall.
Coronavirus
Ban on social and cultural events with more than 1,000 people
The Balearics health ministry has announced new measures for the containment of coronavirus.
Nautical
Palma Boat Show postponed until June
The dates have been changed "through responsibility for the nautical industry, exhibitors and visitors to the fair".
Football
Getafe will not got to Milan for Europa tie, says club president
The match at San Siro is due to be played with no fans in attendance.
Football
Mallorca/Barcelona to go ahead behind closed doors
Despite the ruling citing two rounds of games initially, the ban on spectators will be in place for as long as is deemed necessary by the Government.
Flights
Spain cancels flights from Italy for two weeks in a bid to stop coronavirus
This measure will take effect from March 11 at midnight.
Politics
Spain's lower house suspends activities after lawmaker diagnosed with coronavirus
Lawmaker Javier Ortega Smith's party Vox disclosed he was diagnosed with coronavirus
Tennis
Stay all well and safe: Nadal ‘sad’ after Indian Wells cancelled
"So sad for all that is happening around the world with this situation. Hopefully soon solutions from the authorities. Stay all well and safe”: wrote Nadal.
Travel
Lauda cancels Majorca flights
Due to Covid-19, flights have been cancelled for a three-week period.
My Column
Covid-19: To panic or not to panic?
If, as we all hope, Covid-19 is conquered, or at least marginalised, in the next six months.
Health
Italians could be jailed for breaking isolation rules
The Italian government has slapped an isolation order on the Lombardy region and 14 other northern provinces
Majorca
Enclosures and cancellations: the week in Majorca
Gathering hysteria; a winter tourism slump; and fighting them over the terraces.
Coronavirus
Second death in Spain because of coronavirus
An 82-year-old man in the Basque Country is the second person to die having become positive for coronavirus.
Viewpoint
Looking long term
It is heartening to see the Balearics while dealing with the present, is looking ahead.
Humphrey Carter13/03/2020 11:09