Culture
A sigh of relief in Mallorca's Culture & Entertainment Sector
Health emergencies, labour issues and Actors who finish their performance late are exempt from the curfew.
Health
Coronavirus cases almost double in Manacor
The Ministry of Health is considering introducing new Covid-19 measures in Manacor after a significant increase in infections.
Crime
Illegal Can Valero party busted
The organisers allegedly advertised the event on social media platforms and sold tickets, alcohol, tobacco and cocaine at the party.
Coronavirus
Mallorca now a high-risk Covid zone
Mallorca has 84 cases per 100,000 over seven days, which is classified as high risk.
Economy
Mallorca Social Services saturated
"Dependency assessments stopped in March and I don't know when they will be resumed.."
Health
Tighter restrictions in Mallorca & Ibiza
“This measure is tough and takes us away from those we love the most, but we know that social contacts are the origin of many infections, which we must avoid.”
Viewpoint
Balearic Covid conundrum
"It will be interesting to see how the Balearics reacts to a new national tier scheme.."
Viewpoint
Danger ahead
“Surely now is not the time to push ahead with Brexit...there are big dangers”
Economy
Mallorca's debt mountain
The Government has estimated that it will borrow 1,207 million euros to pay off debts in the coming years.
Culture
Sant Sebastià celebrations in Palma
Palma City Council has already approved contracts for three concerts which are being organised by Europa FM, Cadena 100 and Los 40.
Tourism
Tourist rental U-turn in Mallorca
The Tourism Minister confirms that no action will be taken against platforms such as AirBnb, Homelidays or Booking.com for advertising unlicenced Balearic tourist rentals.
Viewpoint
Spain’s mounting bill
"Spaniards will be paying the financial price for the pandemic for generations..."
Coronavirus
Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday
A lower number of tests because Monday was a public holiday.
News
Military Police to fill Officer vacancies?
"Estellencs hasn't had a Police Officer for about 4 years," according to Mayor Bartomeu Jover.
Health
New rules for face masks
Several Health Centres have banned people from accessing their facilities if they’re wearing fabric masks.
Viewpoint
Always the finance
"The Balearic government's budget-setting process for 2021 will be an almighty difficult task.."
Culture
National Day Holiday
The October 12 celebrations have been reduced to an austere military act in the Patio de la Armería del Palacio Real because of the Covid-19 State of Emergency in Madrid.
Culture
Change of name for art festival
The El Museu Can Planes event has enticed some big names from the art world to Sa Pobla.
- 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
Viewpoint
What's a safe corridor?
"I know we all want to travel again but we need to get real, especially politicians.."
Humphrey Carter22/10/2020 10:11