Health
A State of Emergency in Spain until May?
The proposal would be reviewed by the Inter-territorial Health Council on March 9 and lifted if it's deemed no longer necessary, otherwise it would be extended until May 9.
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.
- 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
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