Heritage
Council of Majorca acquires Muslim-era coins
The Council of Majorca has paid 35,000 euros for the two coins.
Finance
Regional government personnel spending has risen 32%
Unions say the government is acting in bad faith over this year's pay.
Town halls
Muro to pay for tourism consortium inactive for ten years
A purpose of the consortium was to promote the Son Bosc golf course, which was never built.
Health
Spain could surpass 10,000 coronavirus cases as early as next week
The current Spanish tally stands at 4,209.
Health
Time for Plan B
The Ministry of Health has launched a rapid response self-test for coronavirus.
News
Bring In The Army Now?
All active soldiers in Spain as well as the National Police and Guardia Civil are reported to be on alert.
Transport
Restricted parking in Arta
The historic centre of Arta is to being turned into a residents only parking zone.
Education
English lessons with the MDB for Spanish students
" It's a complicated situation in the islands right now and we think this initiative can help students and parents in Majorca,"
Retail
Inditex to temporarily close all stores in Spain over coronavirus
Spain is the Inditex's largest network of stores by far, accounting for about a sixth of group sales.
Transport
Coronavirus forces airlines to ground planes
Airlines are grounding part of their fleets in Majorca because planes are half empty.
Crime
Robbery suspect arrested
A man has been arrested in connection with a spate of robberies in Palma.
Travel
Jet2 cancel all Spanish flights with immediate effect
"We are contacting our customers who are currently in these destinations, and who are due to travel, to advise them of their options, so we urge customers not to call us."
Environment
Waste contamination in Puerto Pollensa denounced
The waste is from boats deposited on a municipal plot.
Coronavirus
Travel to work permitted as state of alert imposes restrictions on movement
Expressly prohibited is any outing for a "leisure" purpose.
Health
Thank you from all of us
Palma residents give coronavirus healthcare workers a standing ovation. See more video here.
Coronavirus
Bars and restaurants to close under Spain's state of alert measures
Bars and restaurants making home deliveries will be able to stay open.
Viewpoint
Applause for the Guardia
The Spanish security forces have yet again proved they are a force to reckon with.
Food & Wine
Home cooking in Majorca - our famous four from the sea
A Majorcan website did a poll a few years ago to find out the favourite fish netted in Majorcan waters.
Humans of Majorca
The Quarantine life of the Humans of Majorca
Mediterranean Island communities have much experience of keeping folk in quarantine while all around them carry on life as usual.
Gardening
Gardening in Majorca
Citrus fruits may well be coming to the end of their productive season unless they are a very late variety or like some lemon trees which can be perpetual having ripe fruit, green fruit and new flower all at the same time.
Fan's View
Kubo: Will he leave or will he stay?
The next couple of months will determine where Takefusa Kubo plays his football next term.
Viewpoint
Keep calm and carry on
“The streets of Palma are eerily quiet and schools are closing down...”
Jason Moore