The survival of the fittest
There could be a price war looming as holiday destinations jockey for position.
Tourism
Majorcan hoteliers and tour operators planning for foreign tourists in July
In discussions with TUI UK, Jet2 and market leaders in Germany.
Football
Real Mallorca players tested for Covid-19
Real Mallorca is one of the teams which is sitting in the relegation zone.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spanish PM looks a fool
What is going on in the Spanish government? It is certainly not a united administration.
Three cheers and a big boo
Hats off to the farmers of Majorca, just some among the many doing their bit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Blog
When Statistics Blow Up
As one statistical door closes - that of tourism, for example - another opens.
Coronavirus
Spain's coronavirus death toll tops 10,000 after another record daily toll
Over 6,000 people were in intensive care, the data showed.
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.”
Viewpoint
Patience is a virtue
Tensions are starting to fray, the Spanish government needs to tread carefully.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Fresh move to scrap new tourist registration scheme in Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
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