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Points deductions increased under traffic legislation reform
Revised regulations will come into effect three months after official publication.
Britain records 53,945 COVID-19 cases, highest since July
Today's figures are a rise from the 47 deaths and 47,240 cases reported this time last week.
45-minute passport control delays "normal"
Balearic airports said to be among those with longest delays.
Victory for Duchess Meghan as UK tabloid court appeal dismissed
A British court dismissed an appeal by a tabloid paper against a ruling that it had breached the privacy of the Duchess of Sussex.
Spain's Telefonica widens voluntary redundancy offer to 4,532 staff, union says
All of the company's most senior cadre will be able to apply.
Foreign tourism to Spain soars in October, still much lower than 2019
The number of foreign tourists was still about two thirds the number in October 2019.
Domestic tourism boosting Bank Holiday hotel occupancy
110 hotels are open in Mallorca and the majority are in Palma, Playa de Palma, Cala Mayor, Palmanova and Magaluf.
EU urges daily travel reviews, booster shots over Omicron
The Commission also urged EU members to commit to a day-by-day review of travel restrictions.
Telefonica offers redundancy to 3,000-plus staff, union says
Telefonica has been grappling with intense competition in an increasingly low-cost Spanish market.
Second Omicron case confirmed in Spain, two more suspected
Health authorities in Catalonia said they were analysing two suspected cases.
Fury over Tourist Tax request
“The Tourist Tax makes Mallorca and the other Islands less appealing, particularly during a pandemic situation..”
Airlines bosses worry about impact of Omicron variant
The discovery of the Omicron variant, dealt a blow to the industry just as it had recovery in its sights.
Couple caught fleeing Dutch COVID-19 quarantine moved to "forced isolation"
Security at the hotel has in the meantime been increased to ensure the quarantined guests stay in their rooms. It is being guarded by regular police and military police.
Spain's Consumer Price Index highest since 1992
The rise in prices has accelerated during 2021.
Spain tightens Covid travel rules for UK travellers
British travellers will only be admitted to Spain with proof of vaccination.
UK reintroduces tests for arriving travellers
The new variant has forced the UK government's hand.
Spain to restrict flights from S.Africa, Botswana over new COVID-19 variant
The European Commision recommended an EU-wide travel ban to and from southern Africa.
Thousands demonstrate in Spain to end violence against women
Last week the government broadened its definition of "gender violence" crimes.
European Medicines Agency authorises Pfizer vaccine for 5 to 11 year olds
In the US, the vaccine has been licensed for children aged 5 to 11 for nearly a month.
One dead, three injured after gas leak at Spanish nuclear plant
A fault in the plant's fire prevention system caused the gas leak.
Pinched by energy crisis, Spanish coal plant slated for closure fires up
"It is not possible to determine how long this entirely exceptional situation will persist,"
Spain opposition leader comes under fire over religious service
The leader of the conservative People’s Party attended a religious service for the late dictator Francisco Franco.
Spain to force streaming platforms to use regional languages, Catalan party says
The measures come in exchange for ERC's critical support for the leftist coalition government's 2022 budget bill.
Spain's regions seek tighter restrictions as COVID-19 cases tick up
Authorities said they could declare a health emergency if pressure on hospitals worsened.
New measures for bars and restaurants being debated
Proposals being made according to regions' incidence levels.
Over seventy hotels for sale in the Balearics
Nationwide, there has been a 16% increase in the number of hotels for sale over the past year.
UK to review COVID travel rules in January
Britain has lagged other European countries in lifting pandemic travel restriction.
New "Guardians" of the Rock
"The new vessels are capable of speeds of up to 40 knots...."
Spain’s SEAT asks unvaccinated workers to eat separately in Barcelona canteen
The initiative is one the first of its kind implemented in Spain.
Dozens of Palestinians use Barcelona layover to seek asylum in Spain
The passengers were scheduled to board another plane to Colombia and Ecuador.
Fernando Simón questions the usefulness of the Covid certificate for bars
Spain's director of health emergencies says that the certificate is not as useful as "some think" for bars.
Spain's tourism recovery continued in October
In October, the Balearics had the second highest percentage of international passengers.
The failing World Tourism Organization
This week the tourism sector has been dominated by the World Tourism Organisation and the tourist tax.
Hoax threat forces Spanish airliner evacuation in La Coruna
The plane is currently parked away from the airport buildings and being inspected.
Spanish left in parliamentary push to investigate Franco-era crimes
Spain in 1977 passed an amnesty law pardoning political crimes committed during the conflict.
Spain expands booster shot programme as COVID-19 cases rise
Spain is now offering third doses of COVID-19 vaccines to people aged 60 and over.
Germans, Austrians line up for shots as COVID cases soar across Europe
Boris Johnson last week said he was cautious about rising cases in Europe.
Amazon to stop accepting Visa's UK-issued credit cards over high fees
Amazon.co.uk will no longer accept UK-issued Visa credit cards as of 19 January, 2022.
Mallorca wants a big slice of the Big Apple!
“The opening of this direct route between New York and Palma has to be consolidated, with the primary aim of extending it to more months in the coming years..”
Spain to raise social-security payments to fund coming pensions boom
People born during the baby boom era are expected to retire soon.