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Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for coronavirus

Queen Elizabeth tests positive for Covid

"Her Majesty is experiencing mild cold like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week."

20/02/2022 13:48

Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it would work with Canadian authorities to transfer the remains of the crew members to Spain

Two bodies recovered from sunken Spanish trawler arrive at Canadian port

Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it would work with Canadian authorities to transfer the remains of the crew members to Spain.

Reuters19/02/2022 09:19

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy visits combat positions in the Donetsk region

Russia must start de-escalation as NATO is no threat -Spanish foreign minister

"Neither NATO nor the EU have a hidden agenda or hidden interests or anything that cannot be explained,"

Reuters18/02/2022 10:03

The popular leader of the Madrid region, accused the party's top brass of trying to discredit her.

Spain's main conservative party embroiled in rift over alleged graft

The popular leader of the Madrid region, accused the party's top brass of trying to discredit her.

Reuters18/02/2022 09:29

El Pais newspaper reported two months ago it had found 1,200 cases reported between 1943 and 2018

Spain investigating 68 allegations of child abuse by Catholic clergy, staff

Allegations of child abuse by Catholic clergy and of possible cover-ups by the church are only surfacing now in Spain.

Reuters17/02/2022 14:45

'I'm old, not an idiot'

Age before apps revolt galvanises Europe's elderly savers

Retired urologist kicked off a revolt dubbed 'I'm old, not an idiot' for a more user-friendly service from Spain's banks.

Reuters17/02/2022 13:12

"Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine"

Coronavirus news

Moderna eyes COVID booster by August, not clear yet if Omicron-specific needed

The company has deals with EU countries for the supply of up to 460 million doses.

Reuters17/02/2022 09:36

Spanish fishing vessel sunk

Canada calls off search for missing sailors from sunk Spanish trawler

It is not immediately clear what sank the trawler Villa de Pitanxo.

Reuters17/02/2022 09:17

The vessel, the Villa de Pitanxo, launched a distress beacon at 0424 GMT.

Ten dead, others feared drowned after Spanish trawler sinks off Canada

The vessel, the Villa de Pitanxo, launched a distress beacon at 0424 GMT.

Reuters16/02/2022 09:54

Spanish media reported that there were 22 sailors aboard the vessel when it went down.

Three rescued, bodies sighted after Spanish trawler sinks off Canada

Spanish media reported that there were 22 sailors aboard the vessel when it went down.

Reuters15/02/2022 13:44

Old Spanish town re-emerges as drought dries out reservoir

Ghost village emerges in Spain as drought empties reservoir

Drone footage showed the derelict buildings.

Reuters15/02/2022 11:18

Russia has amassed over 100,000 troops near Ukraine's border

Russia returns some troops to bases in areas near Ukraine - report

Russia has amassed over 100,000 troops near Ukraine's border.

Reuters15/02/2022 09:46

Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

Coronavirus news

Camilla, wife of Britain's Prince Charles, tests positive for COVID

Charles tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time last week.

Reuters14/02/2022 13:11

The demise of Ciudadanos is leaving PP with no other potential partner than Vox.

Spain's far-right Vox poised for first share of power

The demise of Ciudadanos is leaving PP with no other potential partner than Vox.

Reuters14/02/2022 09:28

Bardem won his seventh Goya

Javier Bardem and Cate Blanchett honoured at Spain's Goya awards

Bardem won his seventh Goya for his role in Fernando Leon de Aranoa's workplace satire "The Good Boss"

Reuters14/02/2022 09:19

Covid vaccination

Coronavirus news

Side effects of the Pfizer vaccine higher among women than men

Israeli research is inconclusive as to the reasons why women report more side effects.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter12/02/2022 11:01

Authorities have imposed an isolation area of 10 kilometres around the farm.

More than 130,000 hens slaughtered amid Spanish bird flu outbreak

Authorities have imposed an isolation area of 10 kilometres around the farm.

Reuters11/02/2022 15:03

Masks are still mandatory in enclosed spaces and on public transport.

Coronavirus news

Spain scraps outdoor masks but many choose to keep them on

Masks are still mandatory in enclosed spaces and on public transport.

Reuters10/02/2022 15:03

Britain's Prince Charles

UK's Prince Charles tests positive for COVID-19 for a second time

"This morning The Prince of Wales has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now self-isolating,"

Reuters10/02/2022 13:14

The new agreement leaves Spain with the seventh highest minimum wage in Europe.

Spain's government ups minimum monthly wage to 1,167 euros

The new agreement leaves Spain with the seventh highest minimum wage in Europe.

Reuters09/02/2022 14:52

The Omicron variant, which is dominating the surge around the world, accounts for almost all new cases reported daily.

COVID cases surpass 400 mln as Omicron grips world

The Omicron variant, which is dominating the surge around the world, accounts for almost all new cases reported daily.

Reuters09/02/2022 14:23

Spain's King Felipe tested positive for COVID-19 after displaying mild symptoms overnight.

Spain's King Felipe tests positive for COVID-19

Spain's King Felipe tested positive for COVID-19 after displaying mild symptoms overnight.

Reuters09/02/2022 13:50

The first Spanish Eurofighter jets are expected to land in Bulgaria by the end of the week.

Spain will send four fighter jets and 130 troops to Bulgaria

The first Spanish Eurofighter jets are expected to land in Bulgaria by the end of the week.

Reuters09/02/2022 13:00

Face masks outdoors in Spain ceasing to be obligatory.

Coronavirus news

End to wearing masks outdoors made official

Applies from Thursday; there are certain exceptions, e.g. large events.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter09/02/2022 11:29

British Airways aircraft are parked at Heathrow Airport

Majorca tourism

UK summer flight bookings edging towards 2019 levels

Many consumers are still booking flights at the last minute.

Reuters09/02/2022 10:31

Containers are stacked at the Port of Felixstowe, Britain, January 28, 2021.

Brexit has made trade more expensive, accounts committee says

"The only detectable impact so far is increased costs, paperwork and border delays."

Reuters09/02/2022 09:36

The logo of Spanish utility company Iberdrola is seen outside its headquarters in Madrid

Iberdrola sues Spanish news website for $20 million over spying case coverage

"This can only have one objective: to silence the press," Cardero said in a statement sent to Reuters.

Reuters09/02/2022 08:20

Spanish support.

Spain standing shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine

Albares will meet his counterpart Dmytro Kuleba, who had invited him to visit, on Wednesday, before travelling to Lyon to meet his French counterpart, sources said.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter08/02/2022 17:24

Police said that the truck had been travelling with a police escort

Spanish firm fined $6 mln for Ghana explosives truck blast that killed 13

Eight witnesses told Reuters at the time that the truck was on fire for 45 minutes before it exploded.

Reuters08/02/2022 14:49

A health worker checks COVID antigen test results.

Coronavirus news

Shortening of quarantine to be discussed

There is currently a seven-day isolation period for positive cases who are asymptomatic or who have mild symptoms.

EFE08/02/2022 09:42

Repsol Chairman Brufau delivers a speech during the annual shareholders meeting in Madrid

Repsol chairman investigated again in alleged spying case

Under the Spanish judicial system no formal charges can be brought until the first phase of investigation is over.

Reuters08/02/2022 09:18

Britain's Labour Party leader Keir Starmer

After Labour leader hounded, UK PM Johnson under pressure over slur

PM Johnson, who won a landslide in a 2019 election, is facing the gravest crisis of his premiership after a series of scandals.

Reuters08/02/2022 09:04

Demand for volcano-themed tours has soared.

Could volcano tourism boost ravaged La Palma?

Demand for volcano-themed tours has soared.

Reuters07/02/2022 11:42

Rescue workers recover body of child who fell into a well

Moroccan boy's death sparks an outpouring of sympathy

The saga of the ultimately failed rescue attempt gripped the country and many people abroad for days.

Reuters07/02/2022 09:38

Queen Elizabeth at Sandringham House to mark the start of her Platinum Jubilee Year

Prince Charles recognises The Queen's "remarkable achievement"

Prince Charles has thanked his mother for her wish that Camilla becomes Queen Consort.

06/02/2022 19:48

British holidaymakers arriving in Ibiza

Majorca tourism

Change to UK teens' double-jab requirement being studied

The president of the Canary Islands, which have been affected by the measure during what is high season, has been in regular contact with the Spanish government.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter06/02/2022 11:43