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Mallorca Weather Forecast for December 17
Temperatures remain about the same but a cloudier day ahead. You can view the weather live across the island here.
Tourist transport fears another summer marked by Covid
Another summer season under the impact of the variants of the COVID, in this case the omicron.
Iberia and Air Europa hope to go ahead with the merger within a month
The contract signed in 2019 is cancelled due to Brussels' refusal but they are reworking the agreement.
Discover what ships are moored in the Balearic Ports right now
Discover what ships are moored in the Port of Palma right now thanks to the Port of Palma's website.
Vodafone, Orange keen for telecoms consolidation in Spain, local CEOs say
The current state of the market had reduced profitability and left providers without the financial capacity to pay for the infrastructure needed to develop 5G technology.
Political Parties cancel Christmas celebrations
Podemos points out that it has decided to postpone celebrations at least until the next session.
Balearic economy growing, but there is "high uncertainty"
Employers association hopeful that the latest wave of the virus will have less impact on the economy than previous ones.
Mallorca freight transporters back next week's strike action
However, the distributors association says that it will not support the action.
No barbecues for Palma's party night
Masks will be obligatory for the Sant Sebastià concerts.
First EU funds for Balearics tourism to be received next week
Magalluf to be a recipient of the first tranche of EU Next Generation funds.
Balearics remain one of the "safest and most reliable" tourist destinations
Balearic tourism minister points to Spain being the most advanced country in terms of vaccination.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday, December 17
Over 700 new cases again, and with a higher positivity test rate.
Mallorca stands together
Not long ago, it was headline news, now the food banks have been forgotten.
So little talent in Mallorca?
In today's Blog: The magazine has compiled its list of the top 50 Got Talent España.
Social workers should not be demonised
This week Donald Trelford talks about the role of the social worker in the UK and if Boris deserves to survive.
New House, New Body - Chapter 5
There’s no more exercise and no more meal prepping - it’s a wrap.
Parliament won’t control the tourist tax
This Week in Tourism: The Tourist Tax, row over the Los 40 Music Awards, changing the model of tourism and the bad experience in Benidorm.
An essential move for the Balearics
This week the Miralles Foundation: the illegal fishing practices and how to end it.
Gym, drink, or both?
Fitness Writer, Consultant and Coach Simon Kenion Shears tells us how alcohol affects you before, during and after exercise.
Films in English for Friday 17 November until Tuesday 21 December
Friday only showing of the original West Side Story at CineCiutat. Also tickets on sale now for the remake showing next week. Times to change earlier next week due to the Christmas holidays. Watch this space.
What's On Friday 17 December
Queen Tribute at Palma Auditorium and a Raffaella Carrá musical at Trui Teatre. Don't forget to find out about all the Christmas events click here or check our Festive Fun section.
House Day at Mallorca International School
Launched in November and resulting in over 80 fantastic entries across the school, the students and staff were keen to find out the results.
Comment
Covid cases
“Can we just start taking the Covid situation seriously please?”
Jason Moore