Weather
Mallorca Weather Forecast for December 16
A mild December day with some cloud. View the weather live across the island here.
Inflation at record highs at the year's peak consumption period
Christmas could cost nearly 6% more than last year.
Discover what ships are moored in the Balearic Ports right now
Discover what is moored up.
Doctors sentenced to two years for spying on records
One of the accused, who was the complainant's partner, claims he did it with her authorisation.
Call for EU funds for Mallorca's smaller businesses
Ninety-nine per cent of businesses fall into this category.
Inside La Palma's volcano: lull in activity allows look into crater
Scientists have their first chance to study the main crater from its brink.
France to tighten rules for travellers from UK
"Our goal is to limit as much as possible the spread of Omicron across our territory."
Son Espases A&E feels the pressure: 52 patients waiting for beds
Covid-19 admissions rise again and Balearic Islands is at very high risk of infection.
Limited numbers for Sant Antoni fiestas big events
In principle, and for now, events are going ahead.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday, December 16
Cumulative incidence rates for Mallorca and the Balearics up by around 50.
Booster jab for over 40s from next week
750 new cases of Covid are reported in the Balearics.
Balearics population fell in the first half of 2021
Mallorca's population as of July 1 - 947,309.
France ratchets up travel curbs with Britain over Omicron concerns
The new rules take effect after midnight on Friday night.
Report highlights illegal sale of fish in the Balearics
Specialised poachers are earning some 3,000 euros per month.
Covid precautions essential over the Christmas holidays
Little evidence of Omicron yet, "but this will obviously change after the holidays".
High court approves Covid passport for bars and health workers
The high court has given "greater clarity" to regulations as they apply to bars.
Mallorca on the edge
Covid cases are rising and the next few days could prove crucial for Christmas.
Oysters: Luxury nibble now most affordable in Mallorca — even as a Christmas treat
Are they an aphrodisiac?
Human of Mallorca: Things I miss...
2022 is a very exciting time for new arrivals in our world.
What's On Thursday 16 and Friday 17 December
Take a look what concerts are taking place. Also listing of daily markets across the island. To check all the Christmas event click here.
Daily events
Your guide of Christmas events taking place across Mallorca
Guide of Christmas markets, Christmas church services, Santa Claus visits and lots more. Watch this space as more events take place.
Queen’s College Year 6 students research into life during the Second World War
This week in our Junior Bulletin section the students from Queen's learn about the Second World War.
Comment
Easier life
“There are a series of measures which would make our life easier if they were scrapped.”
Jason Moore