French people should avoid Spain, Portugal for summer holidays due to COVID risks - minister
The highly contagious Covid-19 Delta variant causing concerns.
Spain's youth infection rate increases, as health minister urges caution
Some Spanish youth are fed up and feel they are being unfairly blamed for the surge.
Spain's cancelled bull-running fiesta leaves streets empty, feelings mixed
Authorities cancelled the fiesta for the second year in a row.
Covid restrictions unchanged, for now!
The Governing Council’s agreement is expected to be enforced when it is published in the BOIB on Saturday.
'Scared to be openly gay' Fear in Spain after man beaten to death
Interior minister said on Monday that hate crimes against the LGBT+ community had increased.
Balearic Covid infections on front pages of foreign press
“The Balearic Government is panicking over the Delta variant and holidays in Mallorca are in danger..”
Complaints about noise in Palma have quadrupled
A new campaign to promote neighbours' respect and coexistence.
Green light for double jab travel to Mallorca
The decision to ease the quarantine requirements for amber list countries potentially opens key tourist destinations.
Police reinforcement to prevent Palma street parties
Playa de Palma and industrial estates are main locations for botellón street parties.
Spanish police hold fourth suspect over suspected homophobic killing
The man is a friend of the three other suspects, who were detained earlier this week.
Large fire in s'Arenal
The firefighters carried out an inspection of the building and its ventilation work.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday
510 new cases; 88 more than on Wednesday.
Viewpoint: The rising incidence
Spain’s health ministry has flagged up the possibility of reintroducing curfews.
The Blog: Controlling the “botellón”
Could opening up the nightlife industry stop the contagion? What do you think?
Out and About: A Fig for All Seasons
How to live the "Mallorcan dream" with a fig orchard.
Quiche: An appetising option in the heat of a Mallorcan summer
The trouble with a restaurant quiche in Mallorca is that you never know when it was made.
Mega yacht 'Limitless' docked in Palma
Her interior was designed by François Catroux and Tim Heywood and has been kept secret.
Cristiano Ronaldo staying at flash digs in Mallorca
The Ronaldo family have also been enjoying the luxurious comfort of the 6 million euro yacht, 'Azimut Grande 27’ which is moored in Puerto Alcudia.
Humans of Mallorca: The Ratlines of Mallorca
There was a time when Hitler's favourite commando was in Mallorca.
Films in English for Thursday 8 July only
Films at Ocimax have been updated today. On Friday, July 9 new releases and showtimes to be announced. Watch this space.
Mallorca Weather Forecast for July 9
Friday is here! Do you have any plans for this weekend?, check the weather forecast before you leave home by clicking here.
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