Retail
Minorca's small retailers calling for financial support
The Ascome association wants a suspension of tax payments.
Construction
Call for construction workers to be tested for coronavirus
Minorca's construction sector is wanting workers to be tested.
News
Only 1.2% tested for Covid-19
Only 1.2% of Balearic residents have been tested for coronavirus.
State of alarm
Some return to normal life after 26 April
Data will determine different scenarios for a gradual return to normality.
Entertainment
Soller undecided about Festival celebrations
Soller may cancel the Fira and Firó celebrations because of the coronavirus restrictions.
Environment
Clear water in Palma
The clarity of the water is due to the greatly reduced number of boats and ships.
News
Travel Agencies going bust because of Covid-19
An avalanche of bankruptcies expected in the Tourism Sector in Majorca because of the coronavirus crisis.
News
Coronavirus infections decrease again
5 coronavirus deaths and 43 new infections in the Balearic Islands.
State of alarm
When will it be possible to visit relatives?
Some hypotheses based on age groups are being made regarding the gradual lifting of the confinement.
Coronavirus
Palma town hall eliminates this year's terrace tax
A second package of measures announced by Palma town hall.
Coronavirus
Number of coronavirus infections in the Balearics more like 7,000
It is likely that over 5,000 people have developed no symptoms or have mild symptoms.
Bars and restaurants
Restaurant sector feeling "abandoned" by Palma town hall
Restaurants want more help than just an elimination of the terrace tax.
Coronavirus
UK's Johnson 'improving' as he fights COVID-19 in intensive care
Johnson was admitted to St Thomas’ hospital on Sunday evening with a persistent high temperature and cough and was transferred to intensive care on Monday.
State of alarm
Arrested in Palma for "taking the sun"
There were nine arrests in Majorca for disobeying the confinement measures.
Coronavirus
Spain's coronavirus deaths pass 14,600, but real toll may be bigger
“There are no good numbers when it comes to deaths ... (but) we are now in the slowdown phase,” Health Minister Salvador Illa said.
Viewpoint
Don’t drop your guard
Palma appears to be showing signs of life again, please don’t be fooled.
Education
English lessons with the MDB for Spanish students
Amanda Jeffrey presents a short video to help Spanish students with their English.
Food
Get cooking with the American chef in Majorca
Delicious, heary home made soup is the order of the day.
Education
Looking forward to summer - A Change for the Good
A good educational camp is a marvelous way to keep brains active and develop other life skills.
Viewpoint
Lockdown
“The cost of the lockdown for the local economy will be enormous...”
Jason Moore