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Getting on for 34,000 workers in the Balearics were on ERTE in March.

Balearics coronavirus figures for Saturday

The number of new cases is down. There are, as ever, fluctuations.

The Sant Jordi Day of the Book has become increasingly popular.

Palma preparing for the Sant Jordi book fair

April 23 has been the Day of the Book in Spain since 1923.

Tourists at Upper Barrakka Gardens admire the view of Grand Harbour in Valletta, Malta.

Could Mallorca learn from Malta?

Talks taking place to encourage travel between Malta and Britain, whose inhabitants account for a third of tourists in the former British colony.

Holiday home bookings increasing for this summer.

Spanish holidaymakers opting for summer staycations

Bookings for holiday homes by Spanish holidaymakers have risen by 278%.

The Govern accelerates the creation of new health centres.

Pollensa’s new health centre - ready by the end of 2023

The ministry has assured him that the new health centre will be ready by the end of 2023.

He was closely involved with the shipping company Trasmediterranea

Antoni Ques, executed in 1937, proposed as a favourite son of Alcudia

The Obra Cultural Balear has registered a proposal with Alcudia town hall to initiate the process for declaring Antoni Ques a favourite son of the city.

PalmaActiva to pay up for City Council error

15,500 euros from the PalmaActiva 2021 budget will be used to pay those who were refused aid.

No SOS Turismo at Alcudia town hall

There never seems to be a clear idea about who is responsible for what; not in the minds of residents at any rate.

Cleaning up Puerto Pollensa ... on it goes

Mayor Cifre’s administration is now “committed” to presenting a plan for wastewater within a year and a half.

A mass of jellyfish in Cala Rajada, Mallorca.

Purple seas in Mallorca

"Pelagias in spring is normal, but what’s rare is that they’ve arrived in very large quantities,"

Spain to subsidise electric car sales with 800 million euros to 2023

The incentives follow announcements earlier this year of government plans to promote the domestic production.

Spain cuts 2021 growth forecast to 6.5% after first-quarter contraction

The disbursement of the European Union recovery funds will further boost the economy, but the impact will mainly be felt in 2022.

in Spain, criminals used short-term rental sites to exploit victims in apartments

Traffickers seen thriving in Europe as COVID-19 hits victim support

COVID-19 restrictions and the economic fallout have worsened the outlook for victims of trafficking on the continent.

Muslims celebrating Ramadan in Mallorca in 2019. archive photo.

Muslims in Mallorca ask for a relaxed curfew during Ramadan

"The families are anxious, because we have not had an answer to our request.."

German tourists arriving in Mallorca. recent photo.

Germany may close its borders on Monday

Berlin's objective is to reach acceptable epidemiological indices by May.

Alarm rips through the Balearics as Jet2 cancels flights

“The current lack of judgment prevents us from resuming flights on May 17, hence our postponement to June..”

Biel Company of the Partido Popular second left.

PP want Spain to follow Italy's lead in vaccinations for the islands

The Partido Popular say that the Balearic government should be prepared to buy its own vaccines.

Probe of AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots already ongoing.

J&J COVID-19 vaccine under EU review over blood clots

The J&J and AstraZeneca shots are two of the four approved COVID-19 vaccinations in Europe.

Balearics could get UK travel green light

At present, Germany regards six regions of Spain, including the Balearic Islands, as low risk - hence the Easter influx of German tourists to Mallorca.

Almost 145,000 people had received at least one dose by Thursday.

Vaccine doses administered in the Balearics top 200,000

In Mallorca, 114,822 people had received at least one dose by Thursday.

Political party representatives at the Palacio de Congresos on Friday.

Political parties form pact to overcome the crisis in the Balearics

All the parties have come together with the exception of Vox.

Heathrow Airport, London. archive photo.

Brits will have to submit a negative PCR on return to the UK

The UK will categorise countries according to their level of vaccination, degree of infection, presence of risk variants and scientific data.

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200,128 doses of vaccine have now been administered in the Balearics.

Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday, 62 new positive cases

The test rate, while low, has gone up since earlier in the week.

Today's weather on Mallorca

It's raining in Mallorca today, with strong winds in some places and a high of 18 degrees. Take a look what is happening live on the rest of the island on our webcams, click here.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip has died

"His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."

Pablo Erroz on the catwalk at Mercede Benz Fashion Week, Madrid.

Mallorcan Fashion designer wows Madrid

“We have been inspired by the moment we are living in, the need to reactivate ourselves little by little and bet on people who believe in themselves, who fight every day and are proud of who they are. It is the celebration of life..”

There have been no cruise ships in Palma since March last year.

Mallorca tour guides wanting Canaries help in reactivating cruise tourism

The government in the Canaries is being asked to explain to the Balearic government how cruises are being managed.

You can go to the beach but at night it will be closed.

Latest Covid-19 restrictions on Mallorca

Here are the latest updates for the restrictions in force on the island.

Mayor demanding "urgent renovation" of Puerto Pollensa health centre

Tomeu Cifre is hopeful of work having been done by the end of the year.

Jet2 suspends flights and vacation packages until late June

Breaking news: Travel this summer uncertain.

Carriage horses ready for the 2021 summer season in Palma

“We are happy to see ore movement now in Palma, after a year and a half of being unemployed, but the work is still not consistent..”

Holidays for the rich airlines criticise Britain's travel restart plan

Airlines and travel companies are desperate for a bumper summer after a year of restrictions.

Minister: you can now start thinking about your Mallorca holiday

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"We don´t want to see a return of the virus..."

Hoteliers slashing prices to boost bookings

"From Monday, the decline will be spectacular because it’s the end of the school holidays in Germany.."

People on ERTE will have to make a tax declaration as they had two providers of income in 2020.

Opposition say that those on furlough should not have to file tax returns

The Partido Popular have attacked the tax return requirement as well as the closure of bar and restaurant interiors.

Veronica Juan, president of the Pimeef restaurants association in Ibiza.

Ibiza backs Mallorca hospitality in criticising extension to interiors closure

"Out of fear, the government is not letting us open up. Fear is not a scientific criterion."

Vaccination is now being given at the Manacor Hippodrome.

New "record" for a day's vaccination in the Balearics

Over 53,000 people in the Balearics have now received two doses.

Vehicle was speeding at 154kmh in 60kmh speed limit

"Driver detained by police...."

Squatters "sell" luxury Alcudia mansion for 2,000 euros

"Police said couple had a track record..."

Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday, 65 new positive cases

The cumulative incidence (both seven and fourteen day) has risen in Mallorca and the Balearics as a whole.

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The health minister, Patricia Gómez, and President Armengol visited the vaccination centre in Inca on Thursday.

Balearics requesting AstraZeneca vaccine for 65 to 69-year-olds

Spain has, for now, suspended the use of AstraZeneca for vaccinating people under the age of 60.

Balearic Government determined to maintain nightly curfew

“The curfew is a fundamental tool and it is important to maintain restrictions that favour the effectiveness of the vaccination process..”

Friday, April 9th weather forecast on the Balearic Islands.

Today's weather on Mallorca

Check our live webcams to see other parts of the island here. Don't leave home without an umbrella!

Jellyfish invade Mallorca

In the last few hours, several people have filmed the massive arrival of jellyfish along the coast of Mallorca.

Clients locked out in lockdown: bars and restaurants face another two weeks

"Many bars and restaurants face financial ruin..."

Tandem Club Students Swing-Dance Exhibition in Ciutat Jardí, Mallorca.

Swing dance steps back into the limelight in Mallorca

“The most important thing was that the students were able to experience something close to normal after so long..”

Mallorca set to share the island’s love from end of June, see the luxurious house

Seventh series of Love Island in Mallorca all set for June launch.

Levels of post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety have all increased.

80% of nurses with post-traumatic stress associated with Covid

The Balearic government is being asked for psychological support plan for nurses.

Art for Art's sake in Capdepera

Cala Rajada promenade has hosted exhibitions by artists such as Joan Bennàssar, Gustavo Peñalver and Pablo de Sarasate.

Sunny one minute, Freezing the next...typical Spring in Mallorca

Friday will be overcast with scattered showers, highs of 16-20 degrees and strong winds, so keep those winter woolies handy!

To find out what the weather's like in other parts of Mallorca, click here.

Spain to revise down 2021 growth forecast after tough first quarter

The government projects a 7.2% rebound this year after output dropped by 11% in 2020.

Alleged PCR scandal Doctor identified

A doctor inside the Medical Centre in Santanyí where Dr R. works chose not to open the door to the media.

A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 airplane takes off from the airport in.

Nine in 10 Spaniards would use digital health passes to travel, survey shows

The European Union has said it hopes to have its own "digital green pass" ready in time for the summer.

Questionmark over 2nd doses of AstraZeneca in Mallorca

European Health Ministers will analyse the European Medicines Agency’s conclusions on vaccine safety.

Bars & restaurants must close at 17:00 in Mallorca.

Should the curfew in Mallorca continue after the State of Alarm ends?

“The Government wants to have as many options as possible to combat the pandemic, that doesn’t mean it has to use them.."

Ministry of Health proposes using AstraZeneca for 60-65s

“Unusual low platelet clots should be included as very rare side effects of the AstraZeneca vaccine, based on all currently available evidence..”

Coronavirus restrictions eased in Mallorca

Bar and restaurant interiors in Mallorca will remain closed until April 26 and terrace capacity is limited to 50%.

Regions in Spain tighten COVID-19 measures as cases creep up

Officials said the data likely did not yet reflect the impact of the Easter break.

A medical worker prepares a dose of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination center, amid the coronavirus disease outbreak, in Ronquieres, Belgium.

EU drug regulator finds link between AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots

Finds revealed from the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Britain recommends not using Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine for under-30s

Snow fell to a significant depth on the peaks.

A wetter than usual March in Mallorca

There were three days of snow in the Tramuntana; there's normally just the one day.