Sending out an SOS - the year in the north of Mallorca
Andrew Ede gives us a review of news and events that happened over the year in the North of Mallorca.
Spain's coronavirus infection rate rises to 'very high risk' level
80% of Spain's population has been fully vaccinated.
Pioneering electricity connection at Palma's port
Part of a plan for all state ports in Spain.
Phew....pre-Christmas transport strike is cancelled
It would have disrupted supply chains and goods delivery at a time of heightened economic activity
Madrid approves aid for "cap de fibló" damage
In addition, aid can be requested for damage caused by floods in September this year.
High court dismisses Balearics smoking ban appeal
A Spanish tobacco company lodged the appeal.
700 hectares of developable land to be eliminated
An "unprecedented" limitation to growth of building in Mallorca.
Residents wanting green zone for Palma's bullring area
Also want the arena to be opened up by removing the walls.
Covid passport now a requirement for bars and for health workers
Capacity of 50 or more; evidence of negative tests an alternative.
Queues for vaccination as cases continue to rise
790 new coronavirus cases on Saturday.
Britons rewarded for Mallorca undercover solution to reducing plastic
Undercover Solutions are pioneering an alternative to plastic for the nautical industry.
All I want for Christmas: the week in Mallorca
Omicron was the Christmas Scrooge; barbecues were off; and the Germans went early.
Spanish PM calls national Covid crisis meeting for early next week
The Minister of Health, Carolina Darias, today called for vaccination to be speeded up.
It’s a red alert Christmas
The advice from Brussels is don’t travel this Christmas, Covid passports or not.
What's On Saturday 18 December
Take a look what events are taking place today across the island. Here we have a listing of the weekly markets and by clicking here check all the Christmas events or go to our Festive Fun section.
Mallorca Weather Forecast for December 18
Don't forget to check our webcams here to see how the weather is near you clicking.
End of a great year for RCD Mallorca
Fan's View: Real Mallorca play on Sunday, December 19 at 14.00 in Los Carmenes stadium.
Who Will Be The Sports Personality Of The Year?
Once again there will be no one there so the public will miss out on the faintly odd spectacle of elite athletes all dressed up.
Comment
No more bounce for Boris
“Johnson needs to bring in some experience to his government....”
Jason Moore