12,000 make online appointments to be vaccinated in Mallorca
289,223 people in the Balearic Islands have now had one jab and 119,218 have had both
Britons rush to book trips to Portugal ahead of up-in-the-air summer season
Tourism plays a crucial role in Portugal, representing around 15% of gross domestic product in 2019.
TUI not flying from UK to Mallorca in May
TUI flights to 19 destinations will be available from Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol from May 17-27.
The EU's proposed COVID-19 travel certificate
European Union governments met on Tuesday to discuss progress on a COVID-19 certificate.
Serious road accidents in Palma have fallen more than 50%
A new national regulation for 30 km/h speed limit on urban roads.
Offers for bankrupt pearls company Majorica "not interesting"
The judge at the commercial court is particularly concerned about maintaining jobs.
TUI says looking at extending its summer season due to huge demand
Holiday company TUI Group expects a strong 2021 summer season and will operate 75% of pre-pandemic capacity
Pfizer wants to vaccinate UK adolescents, will Mallorca be next?
”We can't be absolutely clear that just because it’s completely safe in adults it will be safe in children.."
Scotland's 'Green List' will not include the Balearic Islands
The ‘Green’ list for Scotland will be the same as it is for England.
Spain's foreign minister optimistic of British summer holidays in Mallorca
Contacts between Madrid and London aimed at securing inclusion in the green list.
Spain expects as many as 45 mln foreign tourists this year, minister says
The government has previously said it expects tourism to reach half its pre-pandemic levels this year.
9.1 years gross salary to pay the mortgage in the Balearics
The 9.1 years for the Balearics is the highest in the country.
Couple face prison term for holiday rental fraud
When the family arrived, they weren't allowed in.
Six members of the 'Rolex Gang' arrested after theft in Palma
The gang has been responsible for numerous thefts of valuable watches.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday: 39 new cases
New cases down; incidence rates all down.
The Blog: You can’t control everything
Could the government of Mallorca open up to tourism and keep the incidence low? What do you think?
Viewpoint: Restrictions
“The Spanish gamble are taking a big gamble and it could backfire...”
Out and About: A Tale of Two Sitios
Peter Clover's own experiences of how the vaccination "system" works in Mallorca.
Food for thought: Cured Ham - great Spanish delicacy
Our Bulletin's food expert on one of the most superb gastronomic treats, Spanish cured ham.
The Art of Photography
Victor Martínez Rodilla, Rubén Molina and Marc Marco will represent the Balearic Islands in the Lumix Challenge competition in September.
'Cheers' to Minorca from Estrella Damm
Estrella Damm filmed two other adverts in Minorca in 2010 and 2018.
Today's weather on Mallorca
Find out what is forecast for the weekend. Whether you're off to the beach or to town, you can check the weather before you leave home by clicking here.
News from Baleares International College
We understand that all children are different, so we give each child as much time as they need.
News from Queen’s College
Their aim was to “mummify” a tomato as the Egyptians would have mummified the Pharaohs.
Comment
Viewpoint: Does London want travel?
One thing is Britons wanting to travel, the other is what does the government want?
Humphrey Carter