Weather
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Tourism
UK and Spain in air corridor talks
Discussions are understood to be taking place between the UK and Spanish governments.
Health
Only 3 places have more than 10 Covid-19 cases
Only 3 Municipalities in the Balearic Islands have more than 10 coronavirus cases.
Coronavirus
One more Covid-19 fatality confirmed
One more Covid-19 death confirmed in the Balearic Islands.
Coronavirus
One Minute of Silence For Covid-19 Victims
One minute silence to be observed at 12 noon for the victims of coronavirus in Spain.
Tourism
Holiday Rental Market Boosted
Positive Government statements have boosted holiday rental bookings.
Tourism
Minorca wanting foreign tourism from mid-June
The Council of Minorca agrees with the regional government that Phase 3 should start on 1 June.
Tourism
Tour operators prioritising Majorca in 2021
Tour operators see Majorca as being a safe destination.
Hotels
Bill Gates eyeing up Hotel investment
American Billionaire, Bill Gates reportedly looking to invest in Majorca.
Crime
85 year old driver fined
A man in his 80’s has been fined for driving the wrong way on the Ma-15 to Manacor.
Crime
Blaze at April Fair grounds
Firefighters douse fire at the grounds used for Palma's April Fair.
Coronavirus
One Minute of Silence held For Covid-19 Victims
One minute of silence held for victims of Covid-19 in Spain.
Education
Contingencies if there isn't a full return to school in September
"Digital-only" home schooling is being contemplated if there is confinement.
Society
Average income in Palma's wealthiest districts double that in the poorest
In 2018, average income per person in the poorest districts was 9,435 euros.
Economy
Fifteen million euros aid for the self-employed
Financial aid will range between 2,000 and 3,000 euros.
Tourism
Balearics targets 3,000 tourists next month
The government is midway drawing up a special Balearic tourism pilot scheme aimed at the domestic and international tourist markets.
Shopping
New Manacor website for locals
Residents from the municipality of Manacor can now shop from home.
Tourism
Ryanair's holiday bookings surge, sees UK dropping quarantine
Ryanair, Europe's biggest budget airline, hopes a busy holiday season will boost confidence for a return of business travel.
Hotels
Meliá opening fifty hotels in second half of July
The Meliá Palma Marina and the Meliá Calvià Beach will be the first hotels to open in Majorca.
Majorca Mallorca
Sparking Creativity
Creativity can be expressed in many ways, but if you are finding it hard to spark ideas then here are some suggestions for you.
Notes from the classroom
A Gift that Money can’t Buy
The good news here on the island is that we still have many educational choices, even after the recent restrictions, available to fit all requirements.
The Blog
The collapse of culture
Palma Auditorium isn't opening with 30% capacity, and artists can't come to the island anyway.
Frank Confidential
Trying to get back ot normal and failing!
Clearly, these folk aren’t the only ones affected by what is currently happening, but - because of the nature of what they do and the interface that they have with the public their current fate seems much worse.
Frank Leavers