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Mallorca Weather Forecast for January 26
You can keep up to date with the weather across the island here.
Surge in bookings to Mallorca as London removes COVID restrictions
Playa de Palma will be the first destination to reopen hotels, whose opening will begin on February 4.
Discover what ships are moored in the Balearic Ports right now
Discover what is moored up.
Balearics detects the most contagious omicron sub strain already circulating in Denmark
The Son Espases Microbiology laboratory confirms that the BA.2 subvariant is already present in the Balearics.
The signing of mortgages in the Balearics rises 32.4%
During November, the capital loaned in the islands amounted to around 182 million euros.
Economic measures against Russia would be 'forceful' if needed, says Spanish minister
"The coming weeks will be decisive... The Spanish government is coordinated and prepared for any eventuality,"
Elton John has COVID, postpones U.S. tour dates
John, who has enjoyed a more than 50-year music career, is due to perform across North America until April.
Palma Aquarium Rescue Centre attended to 116 marine animals in 2021
Driftnets, plastic, climate change - all factors affecting marine life.
Ex-banker tells Swiss court that strip club visits were business-related, 27,000 francs for a private jet during a cooking club trip to Mallorca
Prosecutors say the former top Swiss banker declared more than half a million Swiss francs in improper expenses.
UK PM Johnson must change 'culture' after party claims, Truss says
Liz Truss, is tipped as a possible future prime minister if Johnson is toppled.
Lockdown pollution slump may have saved 800 lives, study says
Domestic and international travel curbs conversely showed little impact on local air pollution.
Five-month booster-jab wait advised for those who have had Covid
A four-week minimum period criticised as an "immunological absurdity".
Balearics forecast to have second highest regional growth in 2022
A forecast of 8.3% growth for the Balearics in 2022.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday, January 26
A fall in the number of new cases; four more deaths have been reported.
More than 300 migrants rescued off Spain's Canary islands
The islands off the coast of West Africa have become the main destination for migrants trying to reach Spain.
Fine for abandoning a vehicle in Palma to double
Some 4,000 vehicles have had to be removed over the past three years.
"Total recovery" of Mallorca tourism in 2022
Positive impact of revised EU and UK travel conditions.
Russian military intervention in Ukraine would trigger massive economic sanctions, Spanish PM says
He did not give details on what sanctions Russia might face but said they would be serious.
Briton fined for touching a female tourist's buttocks
An incident at a Magalluf hotel pool in July 2020.
Jet2 reports big increase in holiday sales
"The travel update is a real game-changer for the millions of people who simply want to get away to enjoy their well-deserved holidays...."
Mallorca back on freezing weather alert
This morning was very cold, temperatures dropped to -4.4º.
German parliament debates compulsory vaccination as COVID surges
The 166 deaths recorded took Germany's cumulative COVID-19 toll to 117,126.
Sympathy or not? - Opposing Covid measures
Do you think senior officials should be sacked for Covid incompatibility reasons? What do you think?
What do you prefer - being bored or just irritated?
Is being boring actually that bad? What do you think?
What's On Wednesday 26 January and Thursday 27 January
The Mallorca Challenge cycling event kicks off today so be advised of road closures during this event.
BIC brings Mallorcan traditions to life at school
"We look forward to planning the next cultural events in school and sharing the celebrations with our community."
Nadal focused on enjoying his tennis, not Grand Slam record
Nadal will contest his 36th Grand Slam semi-final on Friday.
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