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The police investigation could force a delay to the internal inquiry commissioned by Johnson.

UK police to investigate alleged lockdown breaches at PM's residence

The police investigation could force a delay to the internal inquiry commissioned by Johnson.

Reuters25/01/2022 11:31

"These are permanent missions of stability and deterrence and in no way offensive,"

Spain's military in eastern Europe is focused on deterrence - minister

Spain has also sent two warships to the Mediterranean and Black Sea.

Reuters25/01/2022 11:23

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization

Coronavirus news

Do not assume COVID pandemic reaching 'end game', warns WHO

"On the contrary, globally the conditions are ideal for more variants to emerge."

Reuters25/01/2022 09:19

Britain's Queen Elizabeth official birthday

Royal crown slips as Elizabeth prepares to mark 70 years as queen

The royals themselves are also conscious of how they must adapt to a changing world.

Reuters25/01/2022 08:42

Royal split.

King´s sister to split from her husband

"New friend is a work colleague...."

24/01/2022 13:31

People arriving in England from abroad will no longer have to take COVID-19 tests if they have been vaccinated.

Majorca tourism

England to drop COVID travel test demand, PM Johnson says

People arriving in England from abroad will no longer have to take COVID-19 tests if they have been vaccinated.

Reuters24/01/2022 13:28

Portugal navy search for Frenchman attempting solo canoe Atlantic crossing

French adventurer, 75, missing at sea in rowboat attempt to cross Atlantic

The search involved a naval corvette, three aircraft and several merchant ships.

Reuters24/01/2022 12:51

Members of INVOLCAN technical team visit crater of the Cumbre Vieja volcano

Inside La Palma's volcano, gas emissions mark colourful terrain

The area close to the craters remains closed to the public in a closely policed perimeter.

Reuters24/01/2022 11:14

Downing Street in London

Assailed by scandal, UK's Johnson fights for his job

The government's chief whip, Mark Spencer, said he was the person at the centre of Ghani's allegations. He said they were completely false and defamatory.

Reuters24/01/2022 09:51

Ukrainian armed forces in the Donetsk region

UK warns Russia will face severe sanctions if it instals Ukraine 'puppet regime'

UK believes the intention is for a Ukraine leader opposed to integration with the West.

Reuters23/01/2022 11:39

"The main mistake I made was to remain silent for too much time,"

Placido Domingo breaks silence over misconduct accusations, says he harassed no-one

"The main mistake I made was to remain silent for too much time,"

Reuters22/01/2022 10:04

Joshua Hendry

Police arrest one of Britain's most wanted fugitives in Spain

He is one of 12 fugitives on Britain's most-wanted list.

Reuters22/01/2022 09:16

Dionisio Leal looks at heaps of ash

La Palma residents scale volcanic ash mountains to return home

Residents were told last Tuesday they could return to after a three month-long eruption was declared officially over on Christmas Day.

Reuters21/01/2022 13:33

Russia has massed tens of thousands of troops on its borders with Ukraine

Spain's foreign minister says Europeans are 'united' on Ukraine crisis

Russia has massed tens of thousands of troops on its borders with Ukraine.

Reuters21/01/2022 10:17

Military buildup.

Spain sends warships to counter Russian threats

"Russia cannot tell any country what to do, so NATO will protect and defend the sovereignty of any country that can or wants to join NATO,"

Reuters20/01/2022 18:04

Gabriel Escarrer of Meliá at the Fitur tourism fair in Madrid

Meliá boss optimistic about this summer's tourism prospects

A difficult first quarter, but optimism for the second and third quarters.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter20/01/2022 10:49

Novak Djokovic federal court hearing, in Melbourne

Coronavirus news

Djokovic bets on a COVID cure as he quests for tennis history

The company is developing a peptide, which inhibits the coronavirus from infecting the human cell, expects to launch clinical trials in Britain this summer.

Reuters20/01/2022 10:15

'In the name of God, go': Tory MP David Davis urges Boris Johnson to resign

"You have sat there too long for the good you have done. In the name of God, go."

Leading rivals within the Conservative Party include Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, 41, and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, 46.

Reuters19/01/2022 15:22

Face masks in the spotlight.

Face masks not to be legally enforced anywhere, COVID passes not be mandatory and advice to work from home ends

"Many nations across Europe have endured further winter lockdowns... but this government took a different path."

Reuters19/01/2022 14:44

Fire at a retirement home in Moncada

Fire kills six at Spanish retirement home

The cause of the fire was being investigated by the fire department and police.

Reuters19/01/2022 09:40

Spain's coronavirus infection rate dropped for the first time in two and a half months.

Coronavirus news

Spain's infection rate drops for first time in Omicron wave

Spain's coronavirus infection rate dropped for the first time in two and a half months.

Reuters19/01/2022 09:21

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson

UK PM Johnson faces plot to trigger leadership challenge

Johnson will address parliament today after his Cabinet is expected to approve plans to end the recent restrictions imposed to tackle the spread of COVID-19 in England.

Reuters19/01/2022 09:08

Balearic stand at Fitur Tourism Fair

The King and Queen of Spain inaugurate Madrid Tourism Fair

President Armengol and tourism minister, Iago Negueruela, will present 'The tourism of the future: Strategy and policies for achieving the goals of sustainable development'.

Europa Press19/01/2022 08:25

Novak Djokovic federal court hearing, in Melbourne

Djokovic should set an example and get vaccinated, says Spanish government

Madrid has no specific coronavirus-related rules for taking part in sporting events.

18/01/2022 18:12

BBC Broadcasting House in London

A commercial BBC would fail British audiences, its boss says

Would you pay 159 pounds a year for the BBC?

Reuters18/01/2022 10:38

The Spanish festival of “Las Luminarias” returns to San Bartolomé de Pinares

Horses jump bonfires as Spain’s purification ceremony returns after pandemic break

The horses were not harmed due to precautions taken by riders to cut horse hair to avoid burns.

Reuters17/01/2022 13:58

A doctor vaccinates a patient

Return of the flu: EU faces threat of prolonged 'twindemic'

Since mid-December, flu viruses have been circulating in Europe at a higher-than-expected rate.

Reuters17/01/2022 09:30

Novak Djokovic to be deported from Australia

Djokovic facing deportation from Australia after losing court appeal

Ruling based on the lawfulness and legality of the minister's decision.

Reuters16/01/2022 08:40

The voluntary confinement started on Jan. 4 and replicates a similar strategy taken at the onset of the pandemic in 2020.

Workers confined in campervans at Spanish water plant to guarantee operations

The voluntary confinement started on Jan. 4 and replicates a similar strategy taken at the onset of the pandemic in 2020.

Reuters14/01/2022 14:48

Britain and the EU said on Friday they would intensify negotiations to resolve post-Brexit trade issues.

UK says there's a deal to be done to solve post-Brexit trade issues

Britain and the EU said on Friday they would intensify negotiations to resolve post-Brexit trade issues.

Reuters14/01/2022 13:38

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Downing Street office has apologised to Buckingham Palace.

Johnson's office apologises to Queen Elizabeth for party on eve of funeral

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Downing Street office has apologised to Buckingham Palace.

Reuters14/01/2022 13:24

Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York

UK's Prince Andrew stripped of royal and military links

An open letter to the queen, signed by more than 150 veterans called for Andrew to have his military titles taken away.

Reuters14/01/2022 09:29

Antigen tests are only be available in pharmacies and not for sale in supermarkets.

Spain to cap antigen test prices, expand booster programme

Antigen tests are only be available in pharmacies and not for sale in supermarkets.

Reuters13/01/2022 13:39

Jonathan Van-Tam

England's colourful deputy chief medical officer to step down

England's deputy chief medical officer Jonathan Van-Tam is leaving the role and returning to academic life.

Reuters13/01/2022 12:06

Prime Minister's Questions in parliament in London

Heartfelt enough? UK Johnson's future uncertain after lockdown party apology

Many MPs are said to be waiting for the outcome of Gray's report before taking any action.

Reuters13/01/2022 11:00

Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday it would not comment on an ongoing legal matter.

Prince Andrew's legal team decline comment on U.S. court decision

Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday it would not comment on an ongoing legal matter.

Reuters13/01/2022 10:53

Minister of Health, Carolina Darias

The UN to "follow the example" of countries such as Spain that qualify COVID-19 as endemic

Many countries "are forced" to live with the virus because "they don't have access to vaccines.

Europa Press13/01/2022 08:48