Health
New survey critical of Government
49.4% of residents disapprove of President Armengol’s management of the coronavirus pandemic and 31.9 percent approve.
Crime
Police crackdown in Ibiza
On Sunday, 24 people were also sanctioned for not wearing face masks, according to the City Council.
Coronavirus
Balearics coronavirus figures for Saturday
119 new coronavirus infections confirmed in the Balearic Islands on Saturday.
Health
Madrid under lockdown
The new restrictions will be published in the BOE on Friday and enforced immediately to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Health
'Safe Corridor' proposals imminent
Spain's proposal for 'safe corridors' between the Balearic/Canary Islands and Germany, the UK and Nordic countries imminent.
Health
Punta Ballena businesses to reopen
Businesses in Beer and Ham streets in Playa de Palma to reopen on October 15.
Health
Covid-19 infections soar in Berlin
Highest number of daily coronavirus infections since April 11 when 4,133 were reported.
Health
Dr Fernando Simón urges limited mobility
"It’s essential that the population knows how the virus is transmitted and what the main prevention measures are.."
Health
More groups advised to get flu jab this year
The Health Department is recommending that more groups be included in the flu campaign this year because of the coronavirus crisis.
Health
Ban on Christmas dancing
"There are some things we won’t be able to do again for quite some time..."
Health
Solidarity Calendars now on sale
The Calendar costs 10 euros and is available at www.mallorcasensefam.org.
Viewpoint
Difference doesn't matter
Minorca remains on Germany's travel blacklist at least until the middle of this month.
Health
More than 10 million PCRs carried out
The Ministry of Health reported 50,084 rapid antibody tests between the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic and October 1.
Tourism
63.8% of Leisure Companies will fold this year
The Balearic Nightlife Sector generates an annual turnover of 1.4 billion euros.
Health
Grim fatality figures at Nursing Homes
Two out every 10 residents who contract Covid-19 at Retirement homes in the Balearic Islands have died.
Health
Tots Sants restrictions in Majorca
Different circuits will be set up to enter and exit cemeteries on the feast of Tots Sants.
Economy
Visitor spending plummeted in 2020
Tourist spending dropped by 85.7% in the first 8 months of the year compared to 2019.
- 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
Wave after Wave
Maria Antònia Font and Javier Arranz have spoken about a third wave. They are predicting nothing, but if there is a third wave, it will be linked to Christmas.
Andrew Ede09/10/2020 00:10