Etiqueta 'Covid-19'

Comment

The future of the EU

Spain’s deputy PM has warned the EU to either step up or risk extinction.

Humphrey Carter08/05/2020 17:34

A little girl taking a walk with her mother

Practical Parenting

The Long Haul

We often adopt our own values by comparing to others – that can be really helpful in certain situations and if it is, then great.

Julie Waller & Barbora Sollerova30/04/2020 10:05

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his girlfriend Carrie Symonds

Birth

Boris Johnson has 'healthy baby boy' with fiancée Carrie Symonds

The PM and Ms Symonds would like to thank the fantastic NHS maternity team.

Agency29/04/2020 11:18

A Spanish flag with a black ribbon hangs from a balcony during lockdown

State of Alarm

From hairdressers to beaches - Spain's plan to phase out lockdown

Key points of the phasing out of lockdown plan, which will vary from province to province.

Reuters29/04/2020 10:43

Asparagus tips should be firmly closed: open ones are a sign of ageing and asparagus should always be as fresh as possible

Food for thought

Tips on best ways to cook asparagus

The classic way to serve asparagus is to have them tepid with delicate butter sauces or a vinaigrette — but not one made with virgen extra olive oil which would overwhelm the subtle flavour of the asparagus.

Andrew Valente29/04/2020 09:27

Donald Rumsfeld, former US defence secretary

My Column

What does the future hold?

The problem with speculating about the post-Covid world is that it may not be a matter of our shaping the future, but of being shaped by it.

Donald Trelford27/04/2020 09:49

Comment

Spanish PM looks a fool

What is going on in the Spanish government? It is certainly not a united administration.

Humphrey Carter22/04/2020 17:54

People wearing protective face masks pray in front of the coffin of a person who died of coronavirus disease

Coronavirus

Spain's coronavirus deaths pass 14,600, but real toll may be bigger

“There are no good numbers when it comes to deaths ... (but) we are now in the slowdown phase,” Health Minister Salvador Illa said.

Reuters08/04/2020 20:52

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Coronavirus

UK's Johnson 'improving' as he fights COVID-19 in intensive care

Johnson was admitted to St Thomas’ hospital on Sunday evening with a persistent high temperature and cough and was transferred to intensive care on Monday.

Reuters08/04/2020 19:37

Dominic Raab

Person of the week

Person of the week

With Boris Johnson in intensive care, questions were asked as to how much power and responsibility he actually had.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter12/04/2020 04:01

When Dominican Republic life was free and easy

Lockdown at Home

The C Word

As luck would have it, a Bulgarian lady accepted wads of cash in three different currencies in return for the last two seats on her flight now boarding for Madrid.

Sarah Forge03/04/2020 10:32

A student takes classes online with his companions using the Zoom APP at home

The Doctor is Calling

Tips to Stay Healthy During Isolation and Quarantine

The sacrifice you make today by following the government instruction on staying at home is saving lives.

Dr Jonathan O'Keeffe03/04/2020 13:40

A healthcare worker wearing a protective face mask and suit transports a patient

Coronavirus

As Spain battles virus, medics' unions hit out

“Italy was 10 days ahead of us, which should have allowed us to see where things could be heading.”

Reuters02/04/2020 10:45

Viewpoint

Patience is a virtue

Tensions are starting to fray, the Spanish government needs to tread carefully.

Humphrey Carter02/04/2020 11:50