Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
It's very hot and sunny in Majorca with moderate winds in some places.
Holiday rentals
Holiday rental licences could be withdrawn because of health regulation breaches
The main issue is with parties held at holiday rental properties and breaches of capacity regulations.
Retail
Eighty small shops in Palma's centre have not reopened
Palma town hall initiatives to help small retailers have "not materialised".
Education
Ministry of Education accused of taking unnecessary risks
Teachers claim lack of space in classrooms means contagion is inevitable.
Health
€140 billion to fight Covid-19
“It is a great agreement for Europe and for Spain," said Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez.
Food
Aid for winemakers
26 winemakers in the Register of Designation of Origin in Pla i Llevant and Binissalem will not harvest their grapes this year.
Health
Marked increase in Covid-19 infections
18,564 coronavirus infections in Spain since lockdown ended a month ago.
News
Elderly turfed out as Nursing Home closes
The Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Nursing Home is closing down on October 15.
Historical memory
Fined 2,000 euros for displaying Francoist flags
The flags appeared on a street in Sa Pobla in late April.
News
Baby dies after falling into a swimming pool
The child was rushed to hospital on Sunday in critical condition.
Health
51 fined for not wearing a face mask on day 1
Fines for not wearing a face mask range from 25-100 euros, depending on the behaviour of offenders.
Weather
All you need to know about the weather in Majorca
Fire risk index for today very high in Mallorca.
Taxation
Balearic government not contemplating tax increases
The Balearic government might not be looking at tax increases, but the Spanish government is.
Police
Woman attacked by her husband dies of her injuries
The attack on the 52-year-old woman took place on Monday last week.
Politics
Pressure mounts on Spanish king to act on scandal allegations
Spain's Supreme Court opened an investigation into Juan Carlos' involvement with a high-speed rail contract in Saudi Arabia.
Coronavirus
Spain's coronavirus rate triples in three weeks after lockdown easing
The occurrence of the novel coronavirus has jumped from eight cases per 100,000 inhabitants at the end of June
Politics
Spain to receive 140 bln euros from EU recovery fund, half in grants
Spain will use the proceeds to encourage investment in its economy's digital transformation, the transition into greener energy sources and education, Sanchez said.
Politics
No talks on closing borders with EU countries, Spanish minister says
French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Sunday did not rule out closing the border with Spain.
Viewpoint
Did Germany pull the trigger?
The story behind the resort closures is an interesting web of political rumours.
Concert
Violinist Vasko Vassilev returns to Bellver Castle with ‘Pasión Flamenca’
Update: There will only be one showing now on Wednesday, August 5.
The Blog
Ham, beer and changing tourism
Hoteliers in Playa de Palma are demanding that there is a change of model for two streets which undermine a quality image that is wanted for the resort area.
Spotlight On Soller
The comings and Going in our world
The rationale behind all this is that in Soller Square the businesses pay the Town Hall for all space they occupy outside their premises.
Enjoying Majorca
The “Victory” of Alcudia: Which Victory?
Alcudia received its honour for a very different reason. It was granted in July 1523 by Carlos I of Spain, who was also Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor.
Football
Bale's agent says Real Madrid forward will not leave the club
"Gareth Bale will not leaveReal Madrid this season", barnett said
Football
La Coruna v Fuenlabrada postponed over COVID-19 - statement
Second division match between Deportivo La Coruna and Fuenlabrada was postponed on Monday after several Fuenlabrada players tested positive for coronavirus.
Viewpoint
The new Magalluf
“Now is the time for Majorca to decide what type of Punta Ballena it wants...”
Jason Moore