Spain's AstraZeneca suspension will not alter vaccination calendar, minister says
It's administration has been suspeneded for at least two weeks.
Flights from Germany to Palma soar at Easter
Booking numbers are constantly increasing, especially in Playa de Palma, Cala Millor and Calvia.
Possible exceptions to Easter restrictions in Mallorca
Separated parents may be allowed to visit children they don’t live with, if they have visitation rights.
Britain considering best way to proceed on vaccine passports - minister
Rising numbers of COVID-19 infections in some parts of Europe could derail UK plans to re-open international travel routes from mid-May.
Picasso, Miro as well as Banksy for sale at auction
The auction is scheduled for 23 March at Christie's auction house in London.
Traffic emergency triangles to be replaced in Mallorca
The new traffic emergency signal will be mandatory from January 1, 2026.
Former Real Mallorca boss becomes head of the Professional Footballers' Association in England and Wales
"He ended his playing career in Spain after qualifying as a lawyer..."
Crete takes top spot from Mallorca for German tourists, according to TUI
"In 2020 Germany and Britain accounted for 40% of Greek tourism arrivals and receipts."
Your four legged friend can sniff out Covid-19
Chile, Finland and India are other countries that have also launched efforts to get sniffer dogs to detect the virus.
More control of international passengers at Balearic airports
"Double verification" for passengers arriving from countries classified as being a risk.
Rifts over COVID vaccines weigh on EU push to reopen summer travel
EU countries will be under pressure to agree a common position swiftly for their 450 million people.
Whoops....Santa Ponsa celebrates landing that took place in Paguera!
The first mass celebrated by King James I in Mallorca was not held in the Coll de sa Batalla where the famous sacred stone is preserved.
Negative tests required for all Spanish travellers arriving in the Balearics
Until now, this has only been a requirement for regions with a 14-day cumulative incidence of greater than 100.
Brand new Hit Mallorca venue opening soon in Palma
"This is a concept that I’m very proud of and you could say that it’s one of the most beautiful I have done in my career.."
Internal mobility less safe than arrival of tourists
Less safe because of greater social interaction.
'Elbeik' ordered to leave Minorca waters and sail to Cartagena
The ‘Elbeik’ has been at sea for nearly three months because other ports refused to accept the animals.
Manacor Bank Director arrested for alleged fraud
Police believe that dozens of people have not noticed they’ve been scammed and expect more cases to be reported.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday
There is a slight increase in the number of people being attended to by the health service.
Airline body IATA says borders may not fully reopen until October
"The new normal is going to mean less flying."
Political role under fire in European AstraZeneca vaccine suspensions
More than a dozen EU members act over thrombosis concerns.
Meliá and NH seeking compensation from the government
Claims relate to the original state of alarm from March to June last year.
Health workers resuscitate toddler after migrant rescue in Canary Islands
Hundreds died or went missing last year after attempting the crossing to the Spanish islands in the Atlantic Ocean.
Next school year "will not be entirely normal"
Minister praises pupils' "exemplary response" to Covid conditions.
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Thursday
It's partly sunny, partly cloudy in Mallorca today with morning showers and a high of 17. Take a look at the forecast for this weekend. You are going to need your umbrella! To find out what the weather's like in other parts of Mallorca, click here.
Women need respect and protection - plus, "Spotters" and bankruptcy blues!
‘Spotters’ will be watching the numbers of people in bars this week so that the current rules are not contravened.
Spain’s four-day-week
Over the coming weeks, we will know if a four-day week is going to become a reality.
Simnel: English cake for Easter
Our Bulletin's food expert reveals what gastronomic feasts we can expect during the Easter!!
Seventy years later: the Maritime Museum
The museum brought together what was described as a “magnificent collection” of items that were testimony to Mallorca’s maritime history throughout history.
Notes from the Classroom: a new lesson
Functional skill qualifications have been developed by the UK government as part of an initiative to improve the country’s literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
Comment
“We all stand together ...”
The vaccines have been just one element in an unravelling of any pretence of solidarity.
Andrew Ede