Palma lockdown on the table
“Experts are studying and evaluating possible measures..”
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.
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Comment
Difficult times
“The UK lockdown has dashed any hopes of a quick tourism revival..”
Jason Moore06/01/2021 13:41