Coronavirus outbreak in Marratxi
The Government has intervened at 6 residences for the elderly since the start of the pandemic
Javier Arranz and Patricia Gómez, Balearic health ministry
Javier Arranz and Patricia Gómez at the Friday press conference.
Balearics Covid restrictions remain in force for now
Infection rate expected to continue to rise slightly.
Pieles de Mallorca closing
Pieles de Mallorca was founded in 1985 by Carlos Eduardo Borrego.
Balearic government to pay for rapid tests for tourists
Tourists will be advised to take tests before arriving in the Balearic Islands.
News
No Christmas lights in Calvia
To make up for the lack of Christmas spirit in the streets restaurants in the Municipality will be decorated and they'll offer set menus every weekend.
News
Second-hand shops are booming in Palma
For many people selling cherished belongings to second-hand shops is the only way to put food on the table.
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The return of Farage
“Farage is in tune with what a sizeable part of Britain are thinking....”
Health
England's quarantine may be extended
Schools, colleges and universities will stay open during the quarantine period.
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Future tourism
“It is a golden opportunity for the Balearics to decide the future shape of tourism..”
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Passing the buck
"The Spanish PM is distancing himself from taking control of the pandemic.."
Crime
Man jailed for breaching lockdown in Mallorca
The first appeals against fines imposed for breaking the lockdown are also being processed in Palma.
Health
Ecotax money to pay for rapid Covid-19 tests in Mallorca?
"If we want to have a tourist season in the Balearics next year we must have an active health control system.."
Economy
Manacor Restaurateurs vent their anger
"I don't understand why people can’t eat inside when we take extreme sanitary measures and there are no contagions in these types of establishments..."
Coronavirus
Balearic health ministry expects infections to keep rising
Dr. Javier Arranz is warning that the 14-day cumulative incidence per 100,000 could get as high as 500.
Economy
Restaurants fight for survival in Mallorca
Delaying the curfew in the Balearic Islands until midnight makes a massive difference to restaurant turnover.
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Sun still shines on Mallorca
"Amidst all the Covid uncertainty, Majorca continues to be a wonderful place to be.."
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- The 90 day rule does have some positive results in Spain!
- German low-season tourism in Mallorca set for a new record
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Shipping can’t sink
"The threat of the demise of shipping company Trasmediterránea is worrying news.."
Humphrey Carter07/11/2020 12:30