News
Diving masks may be used to fight Covid-19
Son Llàtzer Hospital is checking whether Decathlon diving masks are suitable for coronavirus patients.
Entertainment
Emaya workers entertain those under lockdown
Emaya workers entertain those under lockdown, singing and dancing in the streets of Palma.
News
Covid-19 is ending in the Balearic Islands
Medical experts say the coronavirus is petering out in the Balearic Islands.
News
Coronavirus could sink shipping companies
The coronavirus crisis is making it hard for Balearic Shipping companies to stay afloat.
Northern Spotlight
Pollensa's "Supercock"
The Santa Margalida spring fair is taking place under the hashtag #SAFIRAacasa, things got under way yesterday and continue today and tomorrow.
Coronavirus
Minorca car dealers fearing the impact of the crisis
New registrations of cars in March fell by 70%.
News
Standing ovation for 90-year-old Grandfather
ICU staff give 90-year-old coronavirus survivor a standing ovation as he's discharged. Watch the video here.
Coronavirus
Palma preparing aid for businesses
There has been town hall aid for residents associations but not for businesses.
Food
All change again at Mercadona
Mercadona increases security and hygiene measures to prevent coronavirus contagion.
Coronavirus
State of alarm to be extended
The state of alarm extension needs the backing of Congress.
Majorca
Recoverable leave, reproduction number: the week in Majorca
The crisis was introducing us to new concepts; the Balearic government spoke about a reboot without much boot; and the residents of Son Banya manned the barricades.
Viewpoint
Why was the UK not ready?
Virus outbreaks are not new, each one is different, but why was the UK not ready?
Lockdown at Home
Croquet Anyone?
Having already spent a happy half hour on the tractor last week ‘preparing’ his chosen area for said croquet lawn, I sat under cover from the rain yesterday watching him dig out some of the regrown weeds.
Wild Majorca
Some things are worth the wait
This is the most accurate, up to date and comprehensive book that has been written for Majorca, and comprises all of my local knowledge and a selection of my bird and habitat photographs.
My Column
A song and dance about humanity
We need solidarity, kindness and humour like never before. There ain’t no room for irritation or froideur.
Community
At Home Together
Many of us are living in less than ideal situations and we have to try to make the best of it.
Viewpoint
Fun for children
“I think it is an excellent idea for the police to entertain lockdown children...”
Jason Moore