Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
It's partly sunny, partly cloudy and cooler again today in Majorca today with overnight temperatures hovering around 15 degrees. To view the weather across the island from our webcams, click here.
Economy
Bank properties occupied by squatters
Sareb is reportedly planning to invest around 116 million euros for the development of more than 700 homes in the Balearic Islands over the next 7 years.
Weather
Storm cleanup begins
Endesa staff have been working non-stop since noon on Saturday to restore electricity supplies through alternative routes.
Culture
Biggest Melon Competition
The prize for the biggest melon was 250 euros and 100 euros for the runner up.
Animal Welfare
Unusual shark discovered
One theory is that environmental issues caused by humans, rising temperatures in the Mediterranean and increasing acidity may have caused the animal to lose its skin.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus outbreak at care home in Majorca
Two fatalities and 75 positive cases (residents and staff) at the care home in Sant Joan.
Weather
Storms possible in the Balearics on Wednesday
Aemet says that there will be a general improvement as from today but that there could still be stormy conditions on Wednesday and Thursday.
Coronavirus
Doctors union calling for a delay to the return to school
The Simebal doctors union is alarmed at the coronavirus incidence rate in the Balearics.
Police
Calvia police issue one hundred fines for not wearing masks
Among those fined were people on beaches who were also drinking.
News
British & German Expats leave
“Some British retirees are going hungry and their dream has turned into a nightmare because Majorca is only affordable for a few now," says Age Concern.
Property
Home buying in Spain fell over 40% in the second quarter
The Balearics led the way (just) when it came to purchases by foreign buyers.
Tourism
Hotels confederation wanting tourism industry emergency plan
A cross-ministerial commission is "essential" in order to "properly" address all the issues facing the tourism industry.
Lifestyle
Nan’s Day Out - Alcanada
This is the place for rock pools, fishing and children just messing about. A touch of the ‘Swallows and Amazons lives in Alcanada
Gardening
Gardening In Majorca
I have surprisingly been receiving enquiries about the Christmas flower, the Poinsettia.
The Week That Was
The long March of every child
Education minister Martí March was having to sort out the "vuelta al cole". Will all children now have to walk to school?
Viewpoint
Good news, please
“I think really, we could all do with some good news after months of bad headlines, one after the other...”
Jason Moore