Non-essential workers in Majorca to stay home from Monday
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez orders all non-essential workers to stay home from Monday.
State of emergency
Sánchez: All non-essential work to stop
A system of "recoverable paid leave" will be applied; the latest measure takes effect from Monday and lasts until 9 April (inclusive).
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Government Contingencies For Covid-19
Francino Armengol says Balearic Islands "Ready For Anything Coronavirus Brings".
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Don't Forget To Change Your Clocks!
Clocks go forward one hour on Sunday, March 29.
News
Another death from coronavirus in the Balearic Islands
Fifth person dies from coronavirus in the Balearic Islands.
Weather
Good morning from Majorca
Enjoy today's sunshine while it lasts because there's more rain on its way to Majorca!
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Coronavirus Global Roundup
Nearly 600,000 people worldwide have tested positive for coronavirus.
Courts
Fifteen years demanded for robber who used a harpoon
Carlos S. stole vehicles, broke into a bar and then used a harpoon in robbing a supermarket.
State of emergency
Catamaran in Puerto Andratx is ordered to leave
The catamaran had turned up on Wednesday.
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862 coronavirus cases in the Balearics
862 people in the Balearic Islands have tested positive for coronavirus.
Community
World's first internet funeral takes place from Majorca
With current lcokdown restrictions going live online enabled family members as far afield as the UK and the USA to participate.
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Four more dead from coronavirus
Four more dead from coronavirus in Majorca.
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Coronavirus infections start to fall
The number of coronavirus infections in the Balearic Islands has started to fall.
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Northern spotlight
A new controversy for Alcudia's port
It will use what's already there, and as such it is difficult to understand what the objections are.
Coronavirus
Balearics coronavirus cases five times higher than official figure
It's calculated that the real number is at least 3,775.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus deaths in the Balearics rise to 26
The number of diagnosed cases has risen to 755.
Health
Clocks going forward at a time of confinement
Some people are affected by the hour's change. The confinement might exacerbate this.
Police
Two arrests following interception of yacht with hashish
There were "several tonnes of hashish" on the yacht.
Taxation
Business calling for immediate suspension of tax payments
No tourist tax this year and a suspension of the filing of tax declarations are two measures being called for.
News
Masks in 2 minutes
A Majorcan company is making masks to protect against coronavirus.
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Balearic Islands worst affected by Covid-19
Coronavirus will cause 300,000 layoffs in Spain.
Coronavirus
British Secretary for Health tests positive for Covid-19
He will continue to work from home in self isolation.
Coronavirus
Spain reports 769 new coronavirus deaths but says daily rise stabilizing
The number of people infected in the country rose overnight to 64,059 from 56,188 on Thursday.
News
3 arrested for playing ludo!
3 arrested for playing a board game in the car during the coronavirus lockdown.
Coronavirus
British Prime Minister tests positive for coronavirus
" I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus."
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More deaths from coronavirus
Ministry of Health confirms 3 more deaths from coronavirus in Majorca.
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Chemistry Sector helping to fight Covid-19
Majorcan company makes hand sanitiser instead of perfume for professionals dealing with coronavirus patients.
Food
Cash injection for Majorca's Agricultural Sector
Cash injection for Agricultural Sector to keep companies afloat during the coronavirus lockdown.
Transport
Parking Free-For-All
Truck drivers are complaining that drivers are parking in areas reserved for loading and unloading during the coronavirus lockdown.
News
Boat refused entry because of coronavirus
Catamaran refused entry to Port d'Andratx because of coronavirus regulations.
News
Online help for Balearic businesses
The Balearic Government will help small and medium-sized businesses survive the State of Emergency over coronavirus.
News
Russian planes to bring medical supplies from China
The Government charters Russian cargo planes to bring medical supplies from China.
The Week in Tourism
The tanking tourism economy
When it comes to jobs, the application of ERTE temporary layoff regulations has resulted in Meliá laying off around 8,300 employees in Spain.
Weather
First snow of 2020 in Majorca
A cold front from northeast Europe was the culprit.
Agriculture
Emergency funding for farmers and fishermen
"The primary sector in the Balearics has never been more valued than it is right now."
Coronavirus
Balearic health service contingency plan for beds
Confirmed cases in the Balearics remain low by comparison with the rest of Spain.
News
Rafa Nadal & Pau Gasol launch coronavirus fund
Rafa Nadal and Pau Gasol launch campaign to raise money for coronavirus sufferers.
Police
Police investigating underage prostitution ring in Palma
A girl, now seventeen, has told police that the prostitution started in September 2017.
News
Every cloud has a silver lining
New map shows how many patients have survived coronavirus in Spain.
News
655 dead from coronavirus in Spain in 24 hours
Spanish death toll from coronavirus now stands at 4,089.
Coronavirus
Spain's coronavirus death toll surpasses 4,000
The overall number of coronavirus cases soared to 56,188 from 47,610 on Wednesday.
Economy
Say it with flowers
Palma florist gives away tulips during coronavirus lockdown.
Emergencies
Palma dustcart catches fire
The incident occurred just after one o'clock on Thursday morning.
News
3 more coronavirus deaths in Majorca
22 dead from coronavirus in the Balearic Islands.
Agriculture
Soller exports soar during Covid-19 lockdown
Soller exports booming during coronavirus lockdown.
Food
Supermarkets doing a roaring trade
Supermarket sales in Majorca are up by 20-30% compared to last year.
State of Emergency
Spain extends state of emergency until April 12 as coronavirus crisis worsens
Spain now has the second-highest number of deaths globally after Italy’s 6,820.
Coronavirus
Spain's Deputy PM Carmen Calvo tests positive for coronavirus
One more test was performed because the last one proved inconclusive.
Tourism
Council of Majorca launches WhatsApp tourism campaign
The island will be ready to welcome tourists back with open arms after the coronavirus crisis is over.
Food
How Does Your Garden Grow?
The 14 day challenge to grow an urban garden to alleviate boredom during the coronavirus lockdown.
State of emergency
Three arrests for breaking state of emergency restrictions
The public is being thanked for abiding by the measures, but not everyone is.
State of emergency
Balearic government directive for construction industry safety
The Spanish government is, for now, not suspending construction activity.
State of emergency
Fourteen hotels in the Balearics for essential personnel
There are six establishments in Majorca - in Playa de Palma and in Palma itself.
News
More coronavirus deaths in Majorca
3 more coronavirus deaths in Majorca.
Coronavirus
Spain asks NATO for coronavirus testing kits, ventilators, protective gear
Spain made the request to NATO which would pass it on to the member states’ armies.
Coronavirus
Spain overtakes China as coronavirus death toll soars
In the last 24 hours, 738 people have died from Covid-19 in Spain.
Coronavirus
British Royal tests positive for coronavirus
Prince Charles tests positive for Covid-19.
Employment
Temporary layoffs for some 400,000 employees in the Balearics
Businesses are concerned about a stipulation once employees return to work.
Food
Rafa Nadal shows off his cooking skills
Rafa Nadal shows off his culinary skills during the coronavirus lockdown.
Food
Something fishy in Palma
Shrimp prices plummet as customers stay home during the State of Emergency in Majorca.
Food
Pass the Salt!
Majorca's White Gold.
Coronavirus
Balearics coronavirus deaths rise to sixteen
The three people to have died were patients of the private health Red Juaneda.
News
Nursing Homes to be inspected for Covid-19
Nursing Homes in the Balearic Islands are to be inspected for Covid-19 and disinfected.
State of emergency
Proposals for a rent moratorium and suspension of construction work
The Balearic government is calling for the suspension of construction activity and for help for tenants.
News
Son Moix Sports Centre to house the homeless
Son Moix Sports Centre is being converted to house the homeless during the State of Emergency.
Tourism
Facilities close at Balearic Airports
Facilities close at all Balearic Airports because of the fall in numbers due to coronavirus restrictions.
Animal welfare
Cat and dog abandonment is decreasing
The state of emergency has seen a reduction of at least 50%.
Weather
A blast of Winter
Temperatures will drop in the next couple of days thanks to a Continental Polar Air Mass.
Agriculture
Lambs to the slaughter
Lamb prices hit the floor as customers shut their doors because of the coronavirus crisis.
Health
Meliá Palma Bay Hotel becomes a Hospital
The Meliá Palma Bay Hotel in Palma has been converted into a Hospital for coronavirus patients.
News
3 more coronavirus patients die in Majorca
3 more patients die from coronavirus in Majorca.
Agriculture
Farmers struggling during coronavirus lockdown
Farmers are struggling to survive as cities close down over Covid-19.
Health
We would if We could, but We can't...
Hundreds of weddings postponed because of coronavirus restrictions.
Employment
Fijo discontinuo employees guaranteed unemployment benefit
Almost 80,000 employees had yet to be called back to work.
News
28 cases of coronavirus in Balearic Care Homes
Three people dead and 25 infected with coronavirus.
Town halls
Terrace tax in Calvia to be refunded
Calvia town hall has introduced various measures in response to coronavirus restrictions.
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Good morning from Majorca
Enjoy today's sunshine while it lasts because there's more rain on its way to Majorca!
Lifestyle
Get cooking with the American chef in Majorca
Learn to cook Asparagus Risotto with Jeff Harter.
Lifestyle
New potatoes during these strange days
I find crisp, baby like, new potatoes with thin, wispy skins and a crisp, waxy texture hard to resist.
Lifestyle
At Home Together
Looking at the group’s topics, by far the most popular thing we are doing at the moment is cooking and baking.
Lifestyle
Testing times, but nature’s fine!
I am going to look at how nature will cope during all this, and what we can do to still enjoy seeing nature to boost our wellbeing.
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Turn to military veterans
I know scores of wounded UK military veterans who would jump at the chance to help.
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Government assistance
Government assistance is offered but it isn't enough.
Lifestyle
We want nature back but not like this
But what other changes are going on under the water?
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More thoughts from an isolated old codger
Can this period of enforced idleness be converted into something positive?