Theme of the Week
The Balearic government is spending almost 100% more than it did ten years ago
The bill for the 2024 budget was in danger of being thrown out, as Vox held out for certain pet demands. One of these was a sum of 20 million euros for the so-called free choice of language in education.
Coronavirus
Health workers hard hit as Spain's coronavirus cases rise
Two other ministers and the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez have also tested positive for the coronavirus over the past weeks.
Health
The Balearics need 3,500 more nurses
"No political party has dared to legislate in order to deal with this. The years go by and no action is taken."
News
Firmer action demanded against health worker attacks
Health workers, whose job it is to care for people, should not have to accept the risk of being exposed to attacks.
Health
Flu in Balearics well below national average
Some 96 cases per 100,000 inhabitants have been typical in the Balearics.
Health
Contingency plan being introduced for overstretched hospitals
Concerns that hospitals will not be able to cope with a winter flu epidemic because of the current situation.
Health
Second rapid intervention health unit for Palma
With the addition of this unit, strain on medical staff at health centres is lifted.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"