The UK shuts down
"We must take additional steps now to stop new strains from entering the country.."
Balearic aid for business of over 100 million euros
President Armengol said that the government was "aware of the pain" caused by the latest measures.
Fire raging in Palma
The fire broke out on the property of the Pretoria Restaurant, on the Camí de Son Rapinya.
Snowstorm 'catastrophe' caused $1.7 bln of damage
The preliminary cost estimate was based on the hit to economic activity as well as damage to physical infrastructure and property.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday
Test rate still up around thirteen per cent.
Coronavirus cases down in over half of Mallorca's municipalities
In Ibiza, the numbers of cases continue to rise significantly.
Palma's air pollution was down a third in 2020
The pandemic undoubtedly helped with reducing nitrogen dioxide levels.
More Pfizer vaccines finally arrive: three days late!
The Balearics now has nearly 10,000 doses but less than half had been administered by yesterday evening, one of the lowest rates in the country.
Twenty-five cases of UK coronavirus variant identified in the Balearics
The 25 cases are from samples analysed at Son Espases.
Aid of 1,500 euros a month for Mallorca hospitality
More details of the aid package to be announced.
Mallorca Weekend Weather Forecast
There will be plenty of sunshine in Mallorca this weekend, with strong winds in some places.
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Remove Palma parking space terraces or be fined!
"These platforms can cost 1,000 euros and removing them within a few days is very complicated..”
Aid announcement for businesses expected on Friday
"The tension is real and we have to be able to show the workers that we're with them.."
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New Via Cintura speed limit signs being put up
The 80 kilometre per hour speed limit takes effect from February 1.
Yacht club turnover equivalent to 1.9% of Balearic GDP
Turnover in 2019 was over 600 million euros.
Travel industry more upbeat
UK over-50s celebrate coming vaccination with holiday bookings, TUI says
"Another trend TUI is seeing is Britons booking longer holidays of two-weeks or ten days to compensate for the trip abroad they most likely missed in 2020"
Ibiza heading increased coronavirus incidence in the Balearics
Ibiza's positive test rate is twice that of the Balearics as a whole.
The big Mallorca shutdown
While bars and cafés may be able to ride out the new storm, the outlook for restaurants is very grim.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday
The total number of people in Mallorca being attended to by primary care has come down by a hundred.
Restaurateurs told to give back parking spaces
“At least during these two weeks they should be re-enabled for parking so that residents can leave their cars in their own neighbourhood.”
Summer 2022 holidays
Jet2 adds more than 700 more flights for summer 2022
"Strong demand for holidays in 2022....."
The sky's the limit for Mallorcan Illustrator
Julio wants to secure international commissions that showcase his work in other countries.
10,196 people being treated for Covid-19 in the Balearics
507 people have died from Covid-19 in the Balearics.
Spain reports record number of new daily COVID-19 cases, Madrid blames UK strain
Spanish authorities have said a return to home confinement is not necessary.
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Friday
It's a lovely sunny day in Mallorca with strong winds in some places and highs of 15 degrees. Check out the forecast for the weekend.
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Jet2 suspends flights and vacation packages until March 25
Current Covid-19 restrictions causing havoc.
Man with Covid hospitalised against his will in Alcudia
Local Police say the man’s sister had died from coronavirus a week earlier and that had caused a crisis.
Hoteliers don't know when the season will start in Mallorca
"Without financial aid from the Government businesses and jobs in the Islands will fall by the wayside
Protest against gym closures in Palma
Various people from the world of sport and members of Associations such as Baleares Acción joined the demonstration.
Mallorca's Covid restrictions cause ructions in Government
President Armengol and Health Minister Patricia Gómez are urging everyone to make one last effort to try to curb contagion.
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Balearics demanding no more delays to delivery of vaccines
Over 6,000 doses should have arrived on Monday; they are now due on Thursday.
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Thursday
Mallorca is warm and sunny today with highs of 14 degrees.
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Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday
Increased numbers of cases in thirty of Mallorca's municipalities.
Soaring COVID-19 cases in Spain prompt more regions to toughen response
The Spanish authorities have delegated regional authorities the deployment a mix of restrictions.
Hospitality sector asked for "patience"
Palma town hall says financial aid is coming for the hospitality sector.
Passenger denounces Palma bus overcrowding
Union says that it shouldn't be left to drivers to be responsible for capacity controls.
Minister says ERTE extension will maintain current protection
Agreement on ERTE extension to end-May is expected this week.
Balearic fishermen "frustrated" with new EU agreements
The region's fishermen point to a reduction of almost 30% in terms of total fishing days.
Cost to rent in the Balearics fell almost eight per cent in 2020
The Balearics had the fourth highest average price in the country.
Palma becomes a "ghost town" as restrictions come into force
Big shopping centres are only allowed to open their supermarkets.
Telefonica sells mobile phone masts to American Towers for $9.4 bln
The Spanish company has said for the past two years that it planned to reduce its exposure to Latin America.
Palma residents demand parking spaces back
“With the new restrictions many people will stay at home and they'll need to park in spaces that are now terraces..”
Public transport passengers asked to be silent
One of the government's Covid recommendations for public transport.
The state of the roads on Mallorca
Check out which roads are affected due to road works.
Thieves blow up a Muro supermarket safe
Guardia Civil Officers are trying to determine how the thieves managed to disable the alarm before it went off.
Balearics have third highest number of infections in Spain
Eight regions of Spain have a cumulative incidence higher than the state average.
Desperation drives Hospitality workers onto the streets of Palma
The Government has shut down the Hospitality Sector in Mallorca and Ibiza for at least 15 days from Wednesday, January 13.
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Mallorca Weather Forecast for Friday
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Thrashing around in the dark
"All that Balearic tourism minister can say is that the Balearics will be a safe destination, regardless of what the level of vaccination is"
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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.
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Palma to Inca and how tourism “drove” the roads of Mallorca
The old Palma-Inca road was to undergo improvements until it was deemed to be inadequate for the volume of traffic.
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Poor Mallorca lose at home again
Beaten by Fuenlabrada in the cup in midweek, Mallorca failed to impress against Las Palmas.
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Chestnuts: sweet and the savoury
Andrew Valente provides a lot of ideas about easy and tasty chestnut recipes.
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The Nadal saga continues to grow
Tennis is more than just a hobby or a profession within the Nadal family.
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Gay or Straight, it's called "acting" for a reason!
Frank Leavers shares with us some modern topics that that come with unforeseen circumstances.
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A Blue Economic Recovery
The conservation of the Balearic Sea is vital for strengthening the islands' key industries.
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Mallorca may have to wait
Mallorcan hoteliers may not know when the season will start, it depends on the market.
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Christmas Fun at The Academy International School
This past week was a lovely build up to Christmas at The Academy International School!
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Letters to the editor
One reader gives us simple advice that we would all do well to follow.
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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."