Crime
Man jailed for breaching lockdown in Mallorca
The first appeals against fines imposed for breaking the lockdown are also being processed in Palma.
Health
Ecotax money to pay for rapid Covid-19 tests in Mallorca?
"If we want to have a tourist season in the Balearics next year we must have an active health control system.."
Economy
Manacor Restaurateurs vent their anger
"I don't understand why people can’t eat inside when we take extreme sanitary measures and there are no contagions in these types of establishments..."
Economy
Restaurants fight for survival in Mallorca
Delaying the curfew in the Balearic Islands until midnight makes a massive difference to restaurant turnover.
Health
A State of Emergency in Spain until May?
The proposal would be reviewed by the Inter-territorial Health Council on March 9 and lifted if it's deemed no longer necessary, otherwise it would be extended until May 9.
Culture
A sigh of relief in Mallorca's Culture & Entertainment Sector
Health emergencies, labour issues and Actors who finish their performance late are exempt from the curfew.
Health
Coronavirus cases almost double in Manacor
The Ministry of Health is considering introducing new Covid-19 measures in Manacor after a significant increase in infections.
Crime
Illegal Can Valero party busted
The organisers allegedly advertised the event on social media platforms and sold tickets, alcohol, tobacco and cocaine at the party.
Viewpoint
What's a safe corridor?
"I know we all want to travel again but we need to get real, especially politicians.."
Economy
Mallorca Social Services saturated
"Dependency assessments stopped in March and I don't know when they will be resumed.."
Viewpoint
Balearic Covid conundrum
"It will be interesting to see how the Balearics reacts to a new national tier scheme.."
Viewpoint
Danger ahead
“Surely now is not the time to push ahead with Brexit...there are big dangers”
Culture
Sant Sebastià celebrations in Palma
Palma City Council has already approved contracts for three concerts which are being organised by Europa FM, Cadena 100 and Los 40.
Tourism
Tourist rental U-turn in Mallorca
The Tourism Minister confirms that no action will be taken against platforms such as AirBnb, Homelidays or Booking.com for advertising unlicenced Balearic tourist rentals.
Viewpoint
Spain’s mounting bill
"Spaniards will be paying the financial price for the pandemic for generations..."
Coronavirus
Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday
A lower number of tests because Monday was a public holiday.
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- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
Viewpoint
Sun still shines on Mallorca
"Amidst all the Covid uncertainty, Majorca continues to be a wonderful place to be.."
Humphrey Carter28/10/2020 10:39