Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
It's mostly cloudy and a little cooler in Majorca today with temperatures in the low 30s and light to moderate winds in some places. To view the weather across the island from our webcams, click here.
News
2nd gas poisoning death
Mateo Ribas Gallard and Mateo Rigo Ribas were cleaning a well when the accident happened.
Health
Covid-19 soars at Majorcan nursing homes
Coronavirus cases at Majorca's three Nursing Homes soared from 1 to 23 cases in three weeks.
Education
Parents stressing over school term
Parents are concerned that they will have take time of work if there's a Covid-19 outbreak at school.
Tourism
Beach Concessionaires fined
Concessionaires in Pollensa have been fined thousands of euros for allegedly starting services before their applications were confirmed.
Crime
Fines not collected in full
Some of the fines not collected are for actions that violate Municipal Ordinances including ORUCEP.
Property
More long-term rentals in Majorca
40% of holiday rentals in coastal areas of Majorca have been transferred to the long-term rental market.
Health
Some Majorcan beaches may close overnight
The Neighbourhood Associations insist that the streets and squares of the city be disinfected to eliminate the virus.
Health
29 sanctions in 7 days
22 inspections were carried out in Majorca, 6 in Minorca, 13 in Ibiza and one in Formentera.
Coronavirus
Spain visitor numbers climb but still only a fraction of 2019 levels
The average occupancy rate was around 36% even though hotels cut their prices by 8.2% compared with July 2019.
Coronavirus
Arranz: "We are in a second wave" in the Balearics
There were sixty-one more coronavirus-related hospital admissions over the weekend.
Coronavirus
Spain seeks to shut brothels to curb coronavirus contagion
Montero said the same rules that apply to nightclubs should be imposed on brothels, while her ministry was working on regulation to protect people from sexual exploitation.
Weather
All you need to know about the weather in Majorca
The heat wave continues today across the Balearic Islands.
Coronavirus
More than half of Spanish companies reopen after closing at height of pandemic
The statistics showed that since the easing of lockdown started in May, 49,159 companies have registered with the government.
Weather
Unsettled weather for the Balearics at the end of the week
High temperatures until Friday, when Aemet forecasts a drop in temperatures and showers.
Infrastructure
Alaro to Orient road officially reopened
A landslide caused by Storm Gloria in January blocked and damaged the road.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus figures for the Balearics on Monday
The average for the three days is well down on the new cases figure for the 24-hour period which was reported on Friday.
Lifestyle
What's on in Majorca 25-30 August
Mallorca Live Festival continues in Magalluf; final concerts for the Pollensa and Sa Pobla festivals; more concerts for the Port Adriano season. Just some of this week's events.
Viewpoint
The tourist season
“Hundreds of hotels are planning to close in August, a state of affairs which was almost unthinkable a year ago...”
Jason Moore