'Love Island' definitely back in Mallorca this summer
12 single men and women will take part in the 'Love Island' series.
Drastic change in weather in Mallorca
The temperature is dropping and the rain is on its way in Mallorca. To find out what the weather's like in other parts of Mallorca, click here.
Fears over the cost of a summer holiday to Mallorca as a result of Covid testing
"Britain wants to restart travel on May 17..."
Furlough workers facing tax return delay
The Treasury is on the brink of approving a regulatory change, so that taxpayers can split the personal income tax interest payment over six months, from July to December.
Rafa courts success with bigger Academy in Mallorca
"Growing number of students..."
Don´t forget to take your mask while walking on the seashore!
"New laws presented today...."
Baby rhinoceros born in Dutch zoo on Easter Sunday
He was estimated to weigh about 50 kg (120 pounds).
Cala Comtessa boat accused of "putting swimmers at risk"
Calvia Council has asked the Government Delegation and the Guardia Civil to “intensify their surveillance of boats on the coast..”
New British luxury hotel takes shape in Santa Ponsa
"Large sports and leisure complex...."
Limitations on mobility could still apply after the state of alarm
Regional governments will have the powers to apply limitations if necessary.
Spain's Castile and Leon region suspends AstraZeneca shots
Spain is accelerating its COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
Police track and trace bogus PCR certificates from German tourists
The investigation continues into the doctor who has allegedly been issuing PCR certificates without performing tests.
British Government extends help to expats in Spain
The UKNSF provides funds to eight organisations to support UK Nationals who need assistance with their residency applications.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday: 58 new positive cases
Twenty-seven more new cases than reported on Tuesday; another death has been confirmed.
The legends of Lluc
In 1707 the chapel was given the title of Royal Chapel, by King Charles III of Austria and in 1962 Pope John XXIII declared it a minor basilica.
Today´s Mallorca weather
There's lots of sunshine in Mallorca see the island through our web cameras. See link.
Mallorca promotion campaign to reach 2,700 million viewers through Eurosport
A video with Rafael Nadal will be one feature of this campaign.
Restaurant association slams government for killling sector
The association also draws attention to the different treatment for hotels, where guests can use interior spaces for lunch and dinner.
Four arrests in Mallorca in national police drugs operation
"Operación Dátil" (Operation Date) involved various raids and the seizure of 100 kilograms of prepared and packaged marijuana buds, 4,727 marijuana plants, three high-end vehicles, and the truck.
Vaccination roadmap will save the summer season says Balearic President
“We will have a tourist season”, not only during the summer months, but an extended season.
A wetter than usual March in Mallorca
There were three days of snow in the Tramuntana; there's normally just the one day.
EU drug regulator finds link between AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots
Finds revealed from the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Britain recommends not using Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine for under-30s
Regions in Spain tighten COVID-19 measures as cases creep up
Officials said the data likely did not yet reflect the impact of the Easter break.
Coronavirus restrictions eased in Mallorca
Bar and restaurant interiors in Mallorca will remain closed until April 26 and terrace capacity is limited to 50%.
Ministry of Health proposes using AstraZeneca for 60-65s
“Unusual low platelet clots should be included as very rare side effects of the AstraZeneca vaccine, based on all currently available evidence..”
The irreconcilable images
The Italian government has now announced that it intends to expel large cruise ships from the lagoon.
Are you Staying Local? Plus - getting the size right and motorcycle mayhem!
"The lockdowns have had a number of effects on us all. Some well recorded, others less so, because the feelings that are induced just creep up on you."
Strawberries are one-season fruit
There was a time when all summer fruits and vegetables were strictly seasonal.
The Academy International School news
What an amazing response to our Easter Charity Campaign!
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Some countries have decided to ignore the Brexit rule book but Spain has not.
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