Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
Mallorca hot and sunny with cloudy intervals in some places on Tuesday. You can view the weather across the island with our webcams, click here.
Economy
Businesses winging it as Phase 0 begins
Doubt and confusion reigned on the first day of Phase Zero of the de-escalation of the coronavirus restrictions in Majorca.
News
More streets to be pedestrianised
Palma City Council wants to pedestrianise more streets in the city to aid social distancing.
Tourism
Some Hotels in Majorca won't open in Phase 1
Hotels in Palmanova and Magaluf will not open in Phase 1 of the de-escalation which begins on May 11.
Health
Temperature testing at El Corte Inglés
Temperature testing will be introduced at El Corte Inglés when the store reopens in Phase 2 on May 25.
Economy
April unemployment rose by 60%
The employment minister says the increase would have been 280%, had there not been ERTE protection.
Sport
Rafa Nadal says the 2020 tennis season is a write off
Rafa Nadal says he's unlikely to return to competitive tennis this year.
News
One more Covid-19 fatality confirmed
Two new coronavirus infections confirmed in the Balearic Islands on Tuesday.
Beaches
Pollensa will not be contracting beach services
The town hall will find it difficult to recoup the annual charge it has to pay to the Costas Authority.
Tourism
Balearics and Germany working on restoring tourist flights
There will need to be "maximum health guarantees".
Travel
Airport decision next week
The Balearic government is already working with German tour firms.
Bars and restaurants
Positive talks about Palma's terraces
The restaurants association appreciates a town hall change of attitude regarding terraces.
Planning
Favourable environmental report for Es Jonquet
The process for obtaining approval of the protection plan for Es Jonquet is almost concluded.
Police
Police shoot man in the leg who tried to attack officer with a knife
The man, who was armed with a knife, was shot in order to restrain him.
Weather
Weather summary for April
It was warmer and wetter than normal in the Balearic Islands in April.
The Blog
A Hotel Really Can Be Like A Home
For hoteliers, the current crisis is one of liquidity. Going forward, there has to be a doubt about all the existing hotel stock. Will it be needed?
Give Nadal a break
Even Majorcan tennis legend Rafa Nadal is confused over the lockdown lift.
Enjoying Majorca
Majorca and the French connection
French politics and writers were to play a significant role in Majorca's 19th century development.
Spotlight On Soller
A New Dawn
This week the ‘Soup Kitchen’ of Soller opens and in the first instance will deliver meals to the needy for nothing.
Focus On Cars
The Open Road
It is fascinating to see what petrolheads are up to whilst confined at home.
Comment
Safety is key
“I can understand the concerns of the tourist industry but safety is key...”
Jason Moore