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Hairdressing in Majorca and the Covid impact
Interview with leading international hairdresser Litsa Pantzikis, whose Palma business is recovering from the shutdown.
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The taxing question
Sooner or later it had be addressed, does Spain raise taxes to save the economy?
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Terrace booking battle
When it comes to bar and restaurant terraces in Palma, I just can’t win...
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A poignant reminder
The introduction of obligatory masks will remind many this is far from over yet.
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Price is king more than ever
If the Balearics wants inter-island flights from next week, we need a price check.
Transport
Pollensa is ready for takeoff
Princess Yachts Pollensa and Alcudia is to operate a Learjet service this summer.
Transport
It's time to fly
Interview with Captain Jonny Greenall, the owner of Balearic Helicopters, which is based at the Son Bonet airfield.
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Tensions starting to fray
It’s tough but we really can’t complain in the Balearics, Madrid is feeling the pain.
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No time for cherry picking
Why can the UK and France agree special travel terms and no one else can?
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Back to the future
Remember when the tourist season was nearly all year round, well let’s do it again.
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The quarantine gamble
Just when Spain was getting back on its feet, some feel the country has taken a step back.
The future of the EU
Spain’s deputy PM has warned the EU to either step up or risk extinction.
Politicking in times of virus
Governments must be held accountable but there are times when unity is required.
The survival of the fittest
There could be a price war looming as holiday destinations jockey for position.
Give Nadal a break
Even Majorcan tennis legend Rafa Nadal is confused over the lockdown lift.
State of alarm
“Sanchez has acted alone; his phase-out plan is not going to work”
Interview with the Partido Popular MEP for the Balearics, Rosa Estaras.
The terrace U-turn
Once the terraces are open again Palma councillors can smother their faces in egg!
We’ve nearly done it...
As we head into what is forecast to be a hot May, life will start to return to normal.
- UK entry visa comes into force on Wednesday
- Curtain comes down on Son Amar, the popular Mallorca nightspot
- New train service will have 10 kilometre underground section, linked with Palma airport
- Mallorca beaches at Soller and Andratx covered by thousands of 'little sails'
- The Mallorca weather forecast (April 1). Enjoy the good weather while it lasts!
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Britons hungry for Balearics
Majorca is a summer melting pot for Britons, the lid has got to be lifted soon.
Humphrey Carter 28/05/2020 00:10