Armed forces' "spirit of service" during the pandemic
Ceremony in Palma on Wednesday for the 'Pascua Militar'.
Son Rapinya residents furious over Covid testing location
The Son Rapinya Covid tests are being held at the Son Cotoner Sports Centre on the opposite side of the Via de Cintura.
Palma could be under lockdown from Monday
The Ministry of Health is insisting that the Government follow the example set by other Autonomous Communities where harsh confinements are being decreed to try to combat infection.
Calvia cleaners to be honoured
"Their dedication and professionalism deserves the gratitude of all.."
Magalluf's party street will survive says local businessman
“We will never forgive the Government for closing the whole street in the middle of summer.."
Mallorca losing control
"Hordes of people bracing the cold and packing out the terraces during the day for longer than usual lunches.."
Level 4 restrictions in Mallorca until January 31?
It will be a week or so before we know if the New Year celebrations caused any additional coronavirus outbreaks in the Community.
England under lockdown from midnight on Monday
Scotland and Wales have also issued new lockdown restrictions.
Members of the Partido Popular in the Balearics
The PP have registered a motion of Covid-related measures.
Partido Popular call for tourist tax to be suspended in 2021
The PP have proposed various measures, including ones for the self-employed.
FAN Mallorca Shopping in Palma
FAN Mallorca Shopping was busy on Monday.
Heavy Monday traffic heading to Palma shopping centres
A busy Monday had been predicted because of the weekend closure of large retail outlets.
Latest Balearic coronavirus figures
There are now 337 patients on the Covid ward and 95 in the ICU, putting hospitals under mounting pressure.
Negotiations to extend Spain's furlough scheme begin on Friday
The Government, Unions and Employers agree that the furlough scheme is still needed, especially for Sectors such as Tourism, Hospitality and Commerce.
Vaccine delays in Spain heavily criticised
The Catalonia Health Department is stepping up vaccinations to 7 days a week, including holidays.
Balearic Travel Agencies on the brink of total collapse
"January, February and March will be very complicated for our Sector, with the closure of offices and branches and the destruction of even more jobs,”
No new Covid-19 outbreaks related to Christmas
More than 5,000 vaccines arrived last week, but according to data only 1,356 residents and 839 Healthcare Workers at Nursing Homes have been immunised.
Carrefour in Palma, Mallorca
Not so much of a welcome if you're obliged to close.
3 hospitals in Mallorca cutting back on operations
Son Llàtzer Hospital, Inca Hospital and Son Espases Hospital say the number of patients being hospitalised with coronavirus has forced a rethink.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
- Mallorca needs to remember price is king
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Difficult times
“The UK lockdown has dashed any hopes of a quick tourism revival..”
Jason Moore06/01/2021 13:41