Residents blame Andratx City Council for accident
For years, residents have been demanding that Andratx City Council force the property owners to close the site to avoid serious accidents.
UK PM Johnson says more travel will be possible as countries get vaccinated
"I think that as more and more countries get vaccinated..., I think we'll see more travel possible."
75% of Covid hospitalisations not vaccinated
"Vaccines reduce the number of serious cases of disease and death and we still have too many people in hospitals that haven’t been vaccinated..”
Father allegedly abandoned children at Palma Airport
“I don’t want you in my house, I don’t want you here and I am willing to go to jail..”
Spike in holiday bookings
New figures from Jet2.com and Jet2holidays revealed bookings to green and amber list destinations rocketed
A super-cute new colleague for the National Police
“We are in the initial training phrase of getting ‘Sisu’ used to things like noise, escalators and shiny floors.."
Mallorca UFO sighting could become Netflix series
“The recent declassification of thousands of UFO files by US Congress, has made these cases fashionable again.."
Remus gala charity night in Mallorca
The event was in aid of the victims of the flood in Germany.
Fines following Ibiza operation against illegal boat charters
Eleven sanctions procedures; similar operations are now likely elsewhere.
Increase in the number of ICU beds
The situation in ICU is "not problematic", says the spokesperson for the regional infectious diseases committee.
Early signs COVID-19 vaccines may not stop Delta transmission, England says
Concerns raised that vaccinated people infected with Delta could, unlike with other variants, readily transmit it.
Vaccination without the need for an appointment
People will be able to just turn up at six centres from Wednesday.
Foreigner dies after falling from a cliff in Puerto Soller
Firefighters, Soller Local Police and the Guardia Civil rushed to the scene.
Three men arrested in Playa de Palma for assault and battery
"At one point a vehicle tried to run them over and even hit one of them".
Viewpoint: Now shut up London!
We’ve had the traffic light review, now it’s time for ministers to keep quiet.
Frank Leavers: This Olympic sporting life and other mysteries!
Has the inclusion of sports in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics gone too far?
The Blog: Self-criticism and the wildness of Covid
Do risk-based restrictions make sense in Mallorca nowadays? What do you think?
Donald Trelford: Fear and loathing in South Africa
Donald Trelford's thoughts on the British and Irish Lions and the perils of evil drink.
Summer Blog: The Barbecue Olympics
Since moving to Mallorca I’ve tried to get into barbecuing, but my husband insists that we have a wood fire rather than one of those easy gas grills.
The week in tourism - Spain’s missing millions
Spain is on amber for at least the next three weeks - Are Spanish expectations for tourism recovery too optimistic? Also how infectious are tourists?
Looking for a new place to eat out? Check our Restaurant Guide on Mallorca
Tired of cooking? Want to go out to eat? Here are some of Laura Stadler's personal recommendations this week.
Save the med: Changemaker students return to shore after an unforgettable expedition
The trip is a really unique chance for students to connect with the sea and nature first-hand.
Films in English for Friday 6 August until Thursday 12 August
This week we have eight films being screening in English. Check trailers and showtimes here.
What's On Friday 6 to Saturday 7 August
Summer fiestas taking place this weekend: Can Picafort, Sencelles, Cala d'Or, Llucmajor, Alaro, Campos, Selva and Montuiri.
Mallorca Weather Forecast for August 7
Keep up with the weather all over Mallorca this weekend by clicking here.
Messi to leave Barcelona due to 'financial obstacles'
Messi is the club's all-time top scorer and appearance maker with 672 goals in 778 games in all competitions.
Boxing-Price fightback gives Britain another gold shot
Reigning world champion Lauren Price of Britain made a thrilling last-round comeback to reach the Olympic women's middleweight final.
Harris Stuns Nadal In Washington Thriller
Lloyd Harris earned the biggest win of his career on Thursday evening, defeating Rafael Nadal to reach the Citi Open quarter-finals.
Comment
Viewpoint: The new economic model
"The Balearic government is still demanding a more favourable regional financing deal"
Andrew Ede