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Covid and lifestyles
The simple fact of the way we live is not helping the fight against the virus.
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What's a safe corridor?
"I know we all want to travel again but we need to get real, especially politicians.."
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Spain’s Covid cash aid fears
"Despite Spain having been offered €140 billion by Brussels, it may not take it all.."
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Balearic Covid conundrum
"It will be interesting to see how the Balearics reacts to a new national tier scheme.."
Cinema
Talking about a film festival evolution in Mallorca
Interview with Sandra Lipski, founder and director of the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival.
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Speaker mode etiquette
Technology has really come into its own during the pandemic but some respect please.
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The winter terrace test
As the weather starts to turn, bars and restaurants will feel the heat.
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Spain’s mounting bill
"Spaniards will be paying the financial price for the pandemic for generations..."
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Majorca needs to act now
"In the UK some people are considering holidays next year so Majorca must strike.."
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Nadal, Spain’s real king!
"Monarchies fall from grace, politicians come and go but not Rafa, he inspires Spain.."
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Majorca’s small businesses need help
It’s been tough on tourists who lost their holidays this year, but they can come next year, it’s not the same for businesses.
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Majorca’s got it all, use it!
"Despite all the doom and gloom there are hotels still open and some are thriving.."
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Spanish virus tensions
Regional governments are starting to clash over restricting peoples movement.
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Spain’s “self destruction”
The debate over the future of the monarchy in Spain is not going away.
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Britons their own enemy
While many are doing what they are told it would appear many more are not in the UK.
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Time to limit airport booze
There’s always one and I think now is the time to address UK airport drinking.
Tourism
Former British Minister for Tourism flies the flag for Majorca
“When is it all going to end?"
Business
"We're not going to let Covid beat us ..."
Interview with Debbie Felstead and Samantha Bell, who opened their dream business in Pollensa last year.
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Back in the EU’s court
The focus is back on Brussels after the travel industry has thrown down the gauntlet.
- 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
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Careless words...
Putting the protocol breach by the Balearic President aside, standards are slipping.
Humphrey Carter 24/10/2020 10:10