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Mallorca Weather Forecast for January 28
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Spain hands list of 1,000 contested Church properties to local authorities
The conflict stems from a law that allowed the Church to register properties linked to religious practice as possessions, even without proof of ownership.
Palma hospital activates new phase of contingency plan for Covid
The number of beds has been increased and more staff have been hired.
Cabrera National Park to receive 10 million from Madrid
The money will go to research and management in the expanded part of the park.
Air Europa and the admirable Pepe
Negotiations with Iberia about the sale of Air Europa broke down a week or so before Christmas.
Row over Palma councillor's sweatshirt reaches the council chamber
The row kicked off after Neus Truyol posted a photo on Twitter.
Caution in Spain after detection of first "stealth" variant cases
In the Madrid region, they are "not particularly worried".
Spanish economic growth at fastest in 20 years but misses govt forecast
Gross domestic product grew 5% from a historic 10.8% slump the previous year.
Curve of the current virus wave "has been bent"
In general, cumulative incidence and hospitalisations are down.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday, January 28
Decreases in both hospital ward and ICU numbers.
Foreign population an "influential factor" in Balearics vaccination rate
Foreign population percentage the highest in Spain; percentage vaccination of the whole population the lowest.
Sant Elm sand nothing to do with Tonga volcano
Very high atmospheric pressure is the reason.
BBC fight prior restraint bid over spy story
Has the BBC discovered something involving the agent that should be made public?
Still waiting for Unesco - the Catalan rumba
The Catalan rumba started with the Romani gypsy community in Barcelona in the 1950s.
Thank the Brits in Pollensa before trying to attract new markets
"Launch a campaign on social media thanking the British for being so loyal to the municipality over almost four decades and state that you hope to see them all again in 2022."
Art, fun and friendship event on Mallorca
The exhibition will take place on Saturday January 29 from 12.00 until 17.00 in Palma.
Balance and future challenges
Let’s make 2022 a particularly successful year for the conservation of the Balearic Sea.
Films in English from Friday 28 January
This week we show the wonderful film Belfast. Also we continue with Will Smith, Bradley Cooper and Benedict Cumberbatch on the big screen.
What's On Saturday 29 January and Sunday 30 January
Today’s cycling Challenge takes place from Pollensa to Andratx. Be advised of road closures.
RCD Mallorca trying to sign giant Kosovan striker
Could this new player improve RCD Mallorca's delicate situation?
Nadal beats Berrettini to reach Australian Open final
"I have been a little bit unlucky during my career with some injuries and other times I played amazing finals with good chances."
Medvedev takes down Tsitsipas to set up Nadal date in final
The Russian will now seek to stop Nadal from setting an all-time men's record of 21 Grand Slam titles.
Comment
Careful with your Vitamin D supplements
Vitamin D toxicity leads to excessively high blood calcium levels. It can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.
Simon Kenion Shears