Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
It's mostly sunny in Majorca today with occasional cloudy intervals. To view the weather across the island from our webcams, click here.
News
Lack of Green Patrol Unit Officers overnight
Between Monday, August 10 and Sunday, August 16, Palma Police Force was unable to carry out inspections or deal with citizen complaints
Health
Covid-19 infections soar
More than 18,000 people have developed coronavirus symptoms in the last 14 days and 5,327 in the last 7 days.
Health
Dr Simón reacts to soaring Covid-19 figures
"Around 60-70% of positives cases are now being detected, which is much more than in March and April, when only 10% were identified, said Dr Simón.
Property
Iconic Hostal Corona for sale
The 14 bedroom property has high ceilings, a stunning terrace and is chock full of original features.
Health
Youth Covid-19 Campaign needed
It’s more difficult to reach young people because they don't get their information from conventional sources.
Animal Welfare
Concern over dead turtles
Some days more than 15 turtles are found dead in Llumajor Marina.
Education
Back to School Rules
Under the new rules, parents won’t be allowed to go inside Education Centres, they’ll have to wait at the door.
Weather
All you need to know about the weather in Majorca
Another sunny day and clear expected today.
Employment
Self-employed federation's "SOS" to the Spanish government
Over 50% of the self-employed say that if there were a new lockdown, it would mean or could mean the end of their businesses.
Economy
Calvia business owners struggling
Business owners in Calvia say they need urgent aid to keep them afloat.
Coronavirus
Melià's Palma Bay Hotel taking Covid patients again
The hotel is being used for patients who can't isolate at home.
Politics
PP attacks Balearic government's "decorative" coronavirus policy
Biel Company has criticised the government's health and tourism management.
Health
2 Covid-19 deaths
92 Healthcare Professionals are infected with Covid-19; 76 in Mallorca, 1 in Minorca and 15 in Ibiza.
Travel
Spanish government committed to reactivating safe corridors
The Spanish government is looking to reactivate safe corridors between Majorca and Germany at least.
Coronavirus
Patients breaking quarantine will be taken into hospital
The "only solution" is to order people into hospital if they don't comply with the quarantine requirement.
Tourism
Exceltur estimating tourism industry loss of almost 100,000 million euros
Spain's tourism industry needs an "urgent and potent non-refundable aid plan".
Travel
Austria adds the Balearics to Spain travel warning
Almost two weeks ago, Austria excluded the Balearics from its travel warning.
Viewpoint
We need track and tracing
Another new set of measures but I think we need more track and tracing in Majorca.
Spotlight on Soller
Time to move on in our reality
The tourism door is banging on its hinges and new arrivals are bright and in your face. This should all make for a very interesting few months.
The Blog
The long hot summer’s just passed us by
There have to be some answers. Real leadership is required. Not sad faces and mere safe corridor default.
La Liga Football
Barcelona sack coach Setien following Bayern drubbing
Barca finished second behind champions Real Madrid in the recent La Liga campaign.
Viewpoint
Summer season
“I feel very sorry for hotel staff who have worked so hard...”
Jason Moore