Government set to revise capacity for large events
The Covid certificate for entering bars and restaurants is now being ruled out.
Seats for winter flights to Palma currently 70% of 2019 number
The forecast number of seats and flights could yet increase; the winter schedule starts in late October.
Spain ends Afghan evacuation
Over the course of its rescue mission Spain evacuated 1,898 Afghans.
Government now "recommending" double vaccination for large events
Recommendations, because the High Court rejected the Digital Covid Certificate being a requirement.
Mallorca hotels to stay open longer as bookings climb
"Local authorities pushing for longer season...."
Business association denounces Magalluf bar crawls
Illegal "alcoholic excursions" need to be eradicated in Magalluf.
Mallorca youth hostels popular this summer
Average occupancy of 70% in July and August.
Waiting for hours to get on the beach
The beach at Caló des Moro isn't that big, and now there are Covid capacity regulations.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday
Another four deaths have been reported; ward patient numbers are down.
Health service concern about vaccination rate among 20 to 40 age group
Some 50% of people who are called about vaccination don't answer the phone.
Girl shot accidentally dies after a month in a coma
The pellet gun was apparently within easy reach of the children.
Viewpoint: Palma bars short changed
Hundreds of establishments are still waiting to get their money back from the council.
Summer Blog: #OperationArk Hangs in the Balance
Whether #OperationArk will get its happy ending remains to be seen.
The Blog: Witches, curses and the Inquisition
Trasmoz is Spain’s only cursed village and the only one to have been excommunicated from the Catholic Church.
Frank Leavers: Keeping it in the family!
"I don’t think that we become bad tempered per-se as we get older, do we?"
Donald Trelford: Is Biden fit to be President?
Donald Trelford's thoughts on US President Joe Biden.
Invasive seaweed – a silent threat to our seas
Any individual can contribute to this project by taking a photo of invasive seaweed and uploading it to the website observadoresdelmar.es.
Gardening in Mallorca: Here we really do have all year round flowers!
Now just round the corner we move into September with loads more to do in the garden.
Fan's view: Battle of the promoted sides tonight
There’s no question our squad is considerably stronger than it’s been for some time, but is it enough?
Mallorca go top ... for now
Two wins and a draw from the first three games of the season.
Comment
Viewpoint: No to passports
“I don´t understand why the judiciary is so opposed to vaccine passports....”
Jason Moore