Coronavirus
Government defends Majorca street closures on health grounds
"We are not in a negotiation situation when there is a matter of public health."
Tourism
German government expressed concern about tourist behaviour in Majorca
The German government had wanted to know what controls there were to deal with crowds of tourists and with tourist behaviour.
Tourism
Government closes establishments in Magalluf and Playa de Palma
The closure orders for Punta Ballena, "Schinkenstrasse" and "Bierstrasse" will last two months.
Tourism
Certain tourist offers and activities will be "clamped down on"
The government is "clear" about applying the tourism of excesses decree.
Tourism
Brussels to have final say on British tourism to the Balearics: Tourism minister
"British tourism is vital, especially for Minorca and Ibiza," he said.
Majorca
Ministers of confusion: the week in Majorca
Ministers were creating even more confusion about travel; when might the quarantine actually end?; and the health ministry was in more familiar summer territory.
Tourism
Paguera hoteliers more optimistic than in Magalluf and Santa Ponsa
One view is that the chances of there being flights by August are "one per cent".
Booze ban benefits
At the time it was a bold move to take but it could prove key for resort businesses.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure improvements for Magalluf and Santa Ponsa
A lot of this has to do with drainage and sewage systems.
Tourism
Minister stresses that decree is about tourism quality
Tourism minister has been restating the need for the 'excesses' decree.
Magalluf
Twelve proceedings for breaching tourism decree in Magalluf
Twelve establishments were advertising drinks' offers on web pages.
Courts
Five sentenced for Magalluf drug dealing
A total of nineteen years and two months for five members of a drugs gang.
Magalluf
Magalluf nightlife sector investing in improvements
Magalluf's nightlife businesses have realised that they need to invest.
Tourism
Booze rulings
“The Balearic government should have introduced booze rulings across the islands”.
Crime
Suspended sentence for fooling Magalluf ATMs
He had used this ATM on eight occasions and had withdrawn 360 euros each time.
Policing
Season ending but police maintaining operations in Magalluf
Over the summer months there have been nightly police operations involving up to a dozen officers.
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Viewpoint
The ghost town in June
The only certainty is that we will have one of the worst holiday seasons on record.
Jason Moore17/06/2020 18:04