The many, many uses for Mallorcan Almonds
Thousands of years ago some wild almonds contained deadly toxins that were widely used by Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans to kill enemies and traitors.
Some of Palma's oldest businesses can't hold out any longer
Lack of tourists, restrictions to curb infection and financial ruin have made it impossible for many businesses to carry on.
Balearics at the back of the queue for vaccine
"The Balearics had wanted vaccine priority status because of the importance of the tourist industry...."
Fears that 40% of bars and restaurants will go to the wall
The employers association is stressing the importance of allowing bars and restaurants to be open inside as well as outside.
Lorry overturns near Inca hospital
The lorry was transporting fertilizers and other gardening products.
Mallorca warned: Beware of Greeks bearing holiday gifts
"Vaccine passport could be introduced for this summer...."
Mallorca gets ready for mass inoculation
The mass vaccination operation will finally be carried out by age groups.
Nightlife association demanding Armengol meeting
The Abone nightlife association accuses the government of displaying "contempt".
Female workers continue to earn 13.72% less in the Balearics: union
This year the equality plans will become mandatory for companies with more than 100 employees and in 2022 for those with 50 staff.
Palma airport declared Covid safe
All Aena airports are due to receive this accreditation.
Spring weather in Mallorca this weekend
Showers of muddy rain possible on Sunday evening.
Mallorca loses top holiday spot to Crete says TUI
According to TUI sources, Greece could be open for business as early as April.
Sánchez: There will soon be more people vaccinated than infected
"A very important milestone in overcoming the pandemic."
Active cases of coronavirus down two-thirds in a month
The number of active cases in the Balearics peaked on January 21.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday
Active cases have risen in just five municipalities.
Balearic High Court backs government shutdown of Magalluf party strip
Affected businessmen announced that they would fight the measure in court when the government took the decision last July.
Mass vaccination scheduled to start in mid-March
The Balearic health service has a target of vaccinating 70% of the population by June.
Council insists there will be no return of Soller Tunnel toll
The Balearic High Court has annulled the decision to eliminate the toll.
Balearics aiming to pioneer the vaccination passport
The proposal to be a pilot vaccination passport destination was made to Spain's tourism minister.
Cruise luncheon vouchers
If cruises are about to return to Majorca, why not try to cash in on them properly?
The Strange and varied side effects of lockdown!
"It is interesting that people do have a very different ‘take’ on what they believe to be the plusses and minuses"
In this afternoon's episode of The Mallorca Files...
Today's final episode for season one will be aired at 13.45 (14.45) on BBC1.
Join the “Med Ghost Fad” fleet to Help save the med rescue entangled turtles and reduce Ghost gear at Sea
While monitoring the waters around Mallorca, Save The Med has encountered a shocking number of these drifting artefacts.
The dates of tourism spring, and vaccination in the slow lane
Compared with other main tourism regions, the Balearics are well behind in terms both of the number of doses delivered and the number administered.
Any time is planting time
It is not surprising to find some of what we consider as spring vegetables already on the market stalls which is a sure indication that any time is planting time.
Castell Abogados creates Castell Law
The multinational recognised law firm based in Mallorca renames its department with exclusive dedication to international clients.
World Cancer Day
A huge thank you to The Academy school community on the tremendous support for the fundraising activities on Thursday 4th February.
Films in English in Palma February 19 until 25
Check the new films and times that have been updated on Friday February 19.
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Air corridors
“I think the time has come to relaunch the safe air corridors...”
Jason Moore