State of alarm
Council of Minorca wanting a relaxation of confinement
Expert opinion in Minorca also backs a softening of the lockdown on the island.
News
No preferential treatment for German nationals
Francina Armengol replies to German nationals who've complained about not being able to return to Majorca because of the coronavirus restrictions in Spain.
News
Muslim Community asks for help
The Muslim Community in Majora has appealed for donations to help repatriate relatives who've died.
News
Three more coronavirus fatalities confirmed
The Ministry of Health has confirmed 3 more coronavirus deaths in the Balearic Islands in the last 24 hours, taking the total to 164 since the pandemic began.
Tourist tax
No suspension of the tourist tax
There is to be an adjustment to the system for tax assessment.
State of alarm
Sánchez: "De-escalation horizon" in the second half of May
Depending on location, activity such as bars and restaurants may be allowed to restart before mid-May.
Transport
Heavy rain causes chaos in the north of the island
Torrential rain caused havoc on roads in the north of Majorca on Tuesday. Watch the video.
Emergencies
96-year-old in a serious condition after shotgun blast
The Guardia Civil are investigating whether he shot himself intentionally or by accident.
Lifestyle
Under blue skies
Amateur photographers capture the beauty of Majorcan skies during the coronavirus lockdown.
Coronavirus
Newsagent's employee threatened by supposed nurse
The woman claimed to be a nurse at Son Espases.
Travel
Increase in residents' discount led to 22% rise in air fares
More expensive air fares virtually matched the increase in the discount.
News
90,000 people to take part in nationwide study
90,000 to take part in nationwide seroprevalence study.
Frank Confidential
‘You are what you eat’ - That's why I like tinned custard
I suppose that it is rather inevitable that with nothing much else to do than jigging about in front of a computer screen to tighten your bum muscles between 1am and 12noon that one’s thoughts will drift towards the next scheduled meal, because let’s face it what else is there to think about?
Balearics virus management
I am now more convinced by the minister, while stressing that it is those on the health care front line who most merit praise
The Blog
The Doughnut Is A Quarry
The image of the doughnut, to represent Majorca with a hole in it, wasn’t the whole of the island except the coasts.
Food for Thought
Fish in season is always best
The best slices of conger are those near the head. They are crescent-shaped and in Spanish they are known as ‘abierto’, or open.
Majorca Mallorca
Cupboard love
So get on with the manky cupboard, it will make you feel better, and stick a label on it!
Comment
Spanish PM looks a fool
What is going on in the Spanish government? It is certainly not a united administration.
Humphrey Carter