Bar terrace in Palma, Mallorca
Bar and restaurant interiors are closed.
Joint inspections to ensure Covid compliance being stepped up
The inspections will include crowd control at the likes of shopping malls.
The upside of the Covid restrictions in Mallorca
"Last year we sold around 40 of these drugs every day, whereas this year we are dispensing one or two.."
Christmas in Palma, Mallorca
Christmas Covid rules in Mallorca were being amended.
A warehouse in Palma: the week in Mallorca
Amazon was on its way and so was the vaccine. Meanwhile, the cases kept on rising.
Mass screening in Soller, Mallorca
There has been screening in Lloseta, Muro, Sa Pobla and - here - in Soller.
Mass screening in Inca will last a week
Some 28,000 people could be screened in Inca.
Much tougher sanctions in the Balearics
"We know people want to reunite at Christmas,” admits Minister Castro, “but this is not a normal year, it's about saving lives and we have to redouble our efforts.”
Balearic incidence rate increased by 40% last week
The Government is urging residents to comply with the coronavirus restrictions to stem infection.
Back to school later in Mallorca?
"There will be no change unless there is a recommendation from the Health Ministry.."
Back In Business
“Getting the island´s restaurant and bar trade back in business is a priority....”
Decision on new restrictions "in the next few hours"
The epidemiological situation is much better in Ibiza, Minorca and Formentera where groups of 10 are allowed and the curfew starts at 01:30.
Palma restaurateurs hope take-away business will keep them afloat
"We have a full terrace now, but we'll see what happens when it rains,"
Covid-19 vaccination begins next weekend in Spain
"Vaccinating the population is the beginning of the end, but it’s not the end.."
Barricaded bars
"It was pretty eerie yesterday with the lights off in bars and restaurants.."
See what life is like for Covid patients in hospital in Palma
"Some patients at Son Llàtzer Hospital haven't seen their families for more than a month.."
60% of Mallorca's restaurants closed until January
“70% of our Sector has recorded a turnover equal to 30% of what they made last year.."
Palma restaurateurs can continue using parking spaces
Terrace occupancy in Palma will continue to be free until March 3.
- 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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Spain’s Brexit fears
"Deal or no deal, Brexit is going to hurt the Spanish economy.."
Humphrey Carter19/12/2020 09:32