British strain of Covid detected in 40% of Mallorca cases
The Inter-territorial Council has been asked to review the de-escalation measures at national level.
Could fast de-escalation activate 4th Covid wave in Mallorca?
State Health Minister, Carolina Darias: "We saw what happened with other waves and we have to learn from that.."
Balearics fears Covid fourth wave despite drop in cases
"No quick measing of restrictions..."
Cheers as Madrid bars can stay open until 11p.m.
"Four to a table inside and six on the terrace outside...."
Spain to make quarantine obligatory for travellers from South Africa, Brazil
"We need to learn from what happened in previous waves ... because once the numbers go up it's very hard to bring them down again."
It's 40 years since Indiana Jones hit the big screen!
Both the Indiana Jones Archaeology Course and the Asterix Comic Art Course will be streamed live and contain 10 hours of tuition for 25 euros.
Funeral director furious after his photograph is "manipulated" online
"This is an outrageous state of affairs and those responsible should be brought to justice...."
Medical Union slams gold medal
“All we want is to be recognised with a dignified, just and deserved bonus."
Regional governments told to pay for closing the hostelry sector
“We were made to pay after the crash in 2008 and now we’re being told to pay again.”
Thursday's Balearic Symphony Orchestra will have Live Audience
The concert features Cellist, Pablo Ferrández, who will perform Tchaikovski’s ‘Variations on a Rococó theme Op. 33’.
Masks push Balearics health spending up 75%
The necessity to purchase masks, has forced the population to spend more on health products.
Britain must include travel in lockdown easing roadmap, say airlines
"We need a clear statement on the path for international travel in the prime minister's announcement," easyJet Chief Executive Johan Lundgren told media at an online event this morning..."
Landslide prevention underway in Sa Calobra
"The triple twist mesh will be integrated into the environment, like it was in 2019.."
Tourist tax paying for natural areas' information officers
The information officers will be working in places such as the Tramuntana and Albufera.
To Protect & Serve In Palma
“I have never felt rejection because I am a woman, but I do know about cases of sexual and occupational harassment..”
Spain could be added to Britain's red list, in major blow to Mallorca holidays
According to The Telegraph, the Department Of Transport met with health officials yesterday to discuss the latest date on new variants in both Spain and the US.
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Friday
It's overcast this morning in most of Mallorca, but the sun will come out this afternoon and the high will be 21 degrees. Take a look at the weekend forecast and see how we start next week. Looking gloomy! To keep up with the weather all over the island via our webcams click here.
Airlines in Spain still not meeting refunds' obligation
Travel agencies have been having to give refunds because airlines haven't been.
Hospitality and retail seeking 12,500 million euros direct aid
Business has been pleading for direct aid for months.
Palma's reception centres catered for 79 families in 2020
There are two reception centres for families in situations of social difficulty.
Over 1,000 million euros of Covid aid for the Balearics in 2020
On the vaccination programme, Calvo insisted that it places people first and not economic activity.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday
The number of patients on wards in Mallorca is down a further thirteen.
Fed up with loans, COVID-hit Spanish restaurants seek direct aid
Hundreds of bar owners are filing lawsuit against government.
SOS Turismo protest walk in Colonia Sant Jordi
Some 200 people took part in the protest walk.
Vaccines for the Balearics "on a massive scale" towards end-March
A high vaccination rate will be important for reactivating tourism.
New players please...
Djokovic has a mystery injury, Nadal imploded and Federer was not even there...
Mallorcan cheesecake is so simple and delish
Andrew Valente shares with us a Mallorcan Cheese Cake recipe and where to find the best cheesecakes on the island!
In this afternoon's episode of The Mallorca Files...
Today's episode will be aired at 14.15 (15.15) on BBC1.
Mallorca Files: Mallorca's Most Wanted. Our View
A good show was produced in this episode.
People Say The Funniest Things
Columnist Peter Clover shares with us some of his funniest experiences.
Comment
Senseless legislation
“No senseless legislation in these hard times please...now is not the time...”
Jason Moore