Online weddings legalised in New York State.
Online weddings legalised in New York State.
Economy
Minorca may be cushioned from the effects of recession
Tourism has less weight in the Minorca economy than in Majorca's.
Taxation
Playa de Palma hoteliers demanding tax exemptions
"It doesn't make sense to tax us when all our hotels are closed."
Construction
Winter construction work in Minorca could dry up
So much of Minorca's economy relies on the hospitality sector.
Tourism
Minorca concerns for foreign tourism
An assumption is that the season will last just three months.
Coronavirus
Minorca car dealers fearing the impact of the crisis
New registrations of cars in March fell by 70%.
Economy
Minorca unemployment increases ten per cent in a month
There hasn't been this sort of increase in unemployment since 2008.
Tourism
Balearics tourism losses put at 6,000 million euros
The loss of tourism GDP in the Balearics will be the highest in Spain.
Transport
Balearics register one of the largest falls in traffic
The volume of traffic has obviously decreased significantly.
Animal welfare
Concern at growth in Palma's cat population
The Son Reus animal centre normally sterilises up to twenty cats a week.
Coronavirus
Son Banya residents bar entrance to drugs customers
Son Banya, the 'drugs supermarket', is closed for business.
Employment
Temporary workers hardest hit by the crisis
Temporary contracts for the season normally start in May.
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