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Flights
Spain cancels flights from Italy for two weeks in a bid to stop coronavirus
This measure will take effect from March 11 at midnight.
Politics
Spain's lower house suspends activities after lawmaker diagnosed with coronavirus
Lawmaker Javier Ortega Smith's party Vox disclosed he was diagnosed with coronavirus
Tourism
Cruise ships divert to Palma
Cruise ships ask for permission to dock in Palma instead of sailing to Italian ports.
Politics
Spanish parliament rejects request to investigate King Juan Carlos
The Spanish Constitution gives the king blanket immunity, describing him as 'inviolable'.
Health
Government strategises over coronavirus epidemic
Government holds a strategy meeting in Majorca to discuss the coronavirus epidemic.
Health
2 more patients test positive in Majorca
2 more patients in Majorca test positive for coronavirus.
News
Capdepera Mayor takes on Madrid and wins
Capdepera Mayor wins fight to have storm damage repaired.
Crime
Has Majorca become central to the drugs trade?
The National Police have launched an investigation in Playa de Palma after a boat that's believed to have been used by drug traffickers sank off the coast.
Weather
This February was the warmest in Spain for 55 years
The average temperature in February was three degrees higher than normal.
Immigration
Bitter complaints about the Oficina de Estranjería in Palma
Immigrant groups in the Balearic Islands say they're being sidelined by the Oficina de Extranjería.
Magalluf barman could be jailed for 3 years
Defendant could be jailed for 3 years for beating up a tourist in Magalluf.
News
Capdepera Mayor declares war on Madrid
Capdepera Mayor furious after Madrid scuppers regeneration plans.
Health
Hong Kong quarantines dog for coronavirus, experts caution over pet spread
It said there is no evidence pets can be a source of infection.
Coronavirus
Second death in Spain because of coronavirus
An 82-year-old man in the Basque Country is the second person to die having become positive for coronavirus.
Events
Coronavirus fears derail London events, concerns raised on Bond film release
Concerns about international travel due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Economy
Spanish economy minister fudges coronavirus forecast
Spain's Economy Minister says the economic ramifications of coronavirus are unknown.
Health
Spain confirms first death from coronavirus
Spain confirms first coronavirus death in Valencia.
News
New Draft Sex Crimes Law Approved in Spain
The Spanish government has approved a new draft law that promises tougher sentences for sex crimes.
Unemployment
CAEB and PIMEM voice concerns over unemployment
CAEB and PIMEM say external influences could disrupt Balearic employment.
Music
EU Court of Justice passes the buck on Valtonyc
EU Court of Justice says Belgium will decide fate of Majorcan rapper.
Health
Some Tenerife hotel guests head to airport after coronavirus tests
The tourists will have to serve the rest of their 14-day isolation period back in the UK.
Taxation
Spanish government to introduce air transport tax
Also a tax on single-use plastic for food products.
Health
Dozens of guests leave Canary Islands hotel locked down over coronavirus
Nobody is allowed to leave the premises without a confirmed flight booking.
Coronavirus
Berlin tourism fair called off because of coronavirus
Breaking news: The ITB tourism fair in Berlin is one of the big three fairs in Europe.
Carnival
Spanish carnival troupe apologises over Holocaust-themed parade
It had not intended to cause insult and that the aim had been to honour victims "with maximum respect".
Celebrities
Placido Domingo cancels Madrid "La Traviata"
The opera singer was scheduled to sing as Giorgio Germont for five nights in May.
Health
"We're fine but bored," says guest in Tenerife hotel in coronavirus lockdown
The person who tested positive in Madrid on Wednesday had travelled recently to northern Italy.
Celebrities
Placido Domingo apologises after union finds he sexually harassed women
The union will announce plans in the coming weeks to prevent sexual harassment in the future.
Health
Canaries hotel locked down over coronavirus as Spain reports first mainland cases
Latest update: Spain also reported its first three cases of the disease on the mainland.
Tourism
Spanish tourism ministry's protocols for coronavirus
Tour operators and travel agents have not had any cancellation of bookings for Spain.
Health
Canary Islands hotel on lockdown after coronavirus case
Breaking news: 1,000 guests at the hotel affected.
Health
Balearic Travel Agent Bookings Down 50%
Coronavirus causes massive slump in foreign bookings in Majorca.
Weather
Huge sandstorm closes airspace around Spain's Canary Islands
Known as "calimas", the sandstorms form when strong winds whip up dense clouds of sand from the Sahara and carry them across the 60 mile gap to the Canaries.
Entertainment
Hollywood actor back in Majorca
Hollywood actor and producer, Michael Douglas, is enjoying the winter sun in Majorca.
Economy
Morocco-Balearic Trade
Morocco wants to strengthen its commercial and business ties with the Balearic Islands.
Police
Six workers found trapped in illegal underground tobacco factory in Spain
Twelve Britons suspected of leading the operation were arrested and are being held in custody.