From Russia with love...?
The Partido Popular government in Madrid wants to buy the Sputnik jab.
Greece lightning
Some countries have decided to ignore the Brexit rule book but Spain has not.
Travel confusion
Cases of British residents in Spain being turned back on arrival are rising.
Taking a liberty in Mallorca
People are starting to question whether civil liberties are being ignored.
Holiday costs rise
As things stand right now, coming to Majorca will cost Britons a small fortune.
An island of start-ups
If Mallorca has learnt anything from the pandemic it is that tourism is not enough.
British resident tells of battle to get Covid vaccine in Mallorca
Difficulties with getting onto the vaccination list for recent UK residents in Mallorca.
Give AstraZeneca a break
It’s astonishing to think that in less than a year the first Covid vaccine was rolled out.
It’s all Madrid’s fault
If in doubt, the Balearic government has decided to simply blame Madrid.
Will staycations win?
Consumer confidence regarding international travel is starting to wobble.
The Mallorcan testing lab
The Balearics can control domestic tourism movements but not international.
"Boxing is the perfect training to maintain your mental and physical health"
Lloyd Ellett, ex-professional boxer, whose online boxing training programmes have become an international success from his home in Mallorca.
Is this your wife, Sir?
Desperate times call for desperate measures but I think the Balearics has lost the plot.
Vorsprung durch technik
I hate to say this but the Balearics is on the verge of making a massive mistake.
Fast tracking for Brexit
The Spanish are certainly doing their best to help Britons through the system
Spain’s four-day-week
Over the coming weeks, we will know if a four-day week is going to become a reality.
“Mallorca has long held a very special place in my heart”
In an exclusive interview, Sir Richard Branson talks to Humphrey Carter about his love for Mallorca and his exciting plans for a small luxury hotel on the Son Bunyola estate in Banyalbufar.
The 90-day rule poses a threat to the future of the yachting sector in Mallorca
A host of case studies have been brought to light over the past few days and the latest is the impact the regulations are going to have on the yachting industry.
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
- Sunday weather in Mallorca - Feeling some effect from Storm Jana
Comment
Full marks to Mallorca
Whatever the weather, local residents have been doing their bit for the economy.
Humphrey Carter 09/04/2021 11:32