News
Balearic coronavirus death toll soars to 69
12 more people have died from coronavirus in the Balearics, taking the total number of fatalities to 69.
Coronavirus
Fourth coronavirus death in Minorca
A 77-year-old man is the fourth person to die in Minorca.
News
60% of the Balearic population will contract Covid-19
60% of the population of the Balearic Islands will be infected by coronavirus by the time the pandemic is over.
Economy
Minorca unemployment increases ten per cent in a month
There hasn't been this sort of increase in unemployment since 2008.
News
Home delivery keeping market traders afloat
Home delivery is keeping Palma's market traders afloat.
Coronavirus
Twenty residents of Ciutadella home for the elderly in isolation
A worker at the home has tested positive for the virus.
News
Healthcare Personnel offered hotel rooms
Healthcare Workers offered hotel rooms in Majorca and Ibiza during the State of Emergency.
News
Drastic reduction in frequency of trains and buses
Drastic reduction in the number of buses and trains in Majorca.
Entertainment
Majorcan Walt Disney Exhibition postponed
Majorcan Walt Disney Exhibition postponed until September because of coronavirus crisis.
The week in Tourism
July or September or ... ?
No one can genuinely know when the tourism season will start; if it will start.
News
Mayors demand coronavirus figures
Majorcan Mayors demand to know how many people are infected with coronavirus in their municipalities.
News
Google shows global mobility in real time
A Statistical Report published by Google on Friday shows how the coronavirus crisis is affecting global mobility.
Health
Helping the vulnerable during the Covid-19 lockdown
Calvia City Council pulls out all the stops to make sure the vulnerable are taken care of during the coronavirus crisis.
News
Are the coronavirus restrictions being relaxed?
Will the coronavirus restrictions in Spain be relaxed soon?
News
IMAS distributing protective clothing & supplies
IMAS distributing protective clothing & supplies in Majorca.
Tourism
Launch of the second phase of #SeeYouSoonMallorca
The second video bears the slogan "We cannot travel, but we can dream".
Coronavirus
Balearics one of the regions closest to control of the virus
The basic reproduction number of the virus in the Balearics is below one.
Coronavirus
Minorca coronavirus cases slowing
Two new cases reported on Friday; there were none on Thursday.
Construction
Minorca building companies wanting to work in the summer
Work would not normally be permitted during the main tourism season.
Coronavirus
State of alarm may be extended by two weeks
Prime Minister Sánchez will make an announcement on Saturday.
The Blog
When Statistics Blow Up
As one statistical door closes - that of tourism, for example - another opens.
Viewpoint
Spain's political illness
Spain's political parties are starting to take chunks out of each other, now's not the time.
Frank Talking
Money makes the world go around - Money, money, money!
Are we starting to see the end of - cash, brass, spondoolics, wonga, wedge, folding stuff - et-al?
Education
English lessons with the MDB for Spanish students
Amanda Jeffrey presents a short video to help Spanish students with their pronunciation.
Nautical Notes
Save the Med makes free educational resources available online for everyone
Tonight, Friday 3/4 at 7PM, marine scientist and member of the IUCN Shark Specialist Group Biel Morey will talk about sharks!
Community
At Home Together
Children will rarely communicate how they are feeling, but will often make a bid for attention and communication through play.
The Doctor is Calling
Tips to Stay Healthy During Isolation and Quarantine
The sacrifice you make today by following the government instruction on staying at home is saving lives.
Lockdown at Home
The C Word
As luck would have it, a Bulgarian lady accepted wads of cash in three different currencies in return for the last two seats on her flight now boarding for Madrid.
Viewpoint
Confinement
"I miss that sense of freedom of being able to wander out to the bar..."
Jason Moore