Economy
Visitor spending plummeted in 2020
Tourist spending dropped by 85.7% in the first 8 months of the year compared to 2019.
Health
High hopes for Rapid Antigen tests
The Balearic Government has been heavily criticised over the lack of health controls at arrival and departure points in the Balearic Islands.
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Rebel regions
Some regional governments opposed to tighter coronavirus restrictions for municipalities with more than 100,000 people.
Fairs and fiestas
Sant Antoni 2021 celebrations suspended
sa Pobla Municipal sources say they haven’t even considered the possibility of suspending their Sant Antoni celebrations.
Crime
Father & son fined for visiting vet
Adrián insists he showed the Guardia Civil proof that they had permission to go to the vet.
Health
Covid-19 test results in less than 20 minutes
Samples to be taken from 700 people at health centres across Majorca for a Ministry of Health study.
Health
Covid-19 restrictions reinstated on the Peninsula
“A maximum of 6 people will be allowed to gather in a group, capacity in shopping centres and hotels will be reduced to 50% and bars must close at 23:00,” said Minister Illa.
Health
Germany tightens restrictions as infections soar
Fines of at least 50 euros will be imposed on anyone who gives false ID information at bars and restaurants in Germany.
Politics
Government agrees to Covid-19 Audit
"This Government would be willing to submit to it because it trusts in its management," said President Armengol.
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Neglecting Minorca
Minorca should have come out of coronavirus lockdown earlier than Majorca and Ibiza, but it didn't.
Health
Covid-19 cases decrease in 19 municipalities
Covid-19 infections have decreased in 19 Municipalities in Majorca, increased in 16 and remained static in 17.
Employment
ERTE extension to be approved on Tuesday
The Government will approve the extension of the conditions of the ERTE of force majeure with or without social agreement.
Health
Police raided 39 nightlife venues at the weekend
Sanctions issued for breaching excess capacity, exceeding opening hours, playing loud music, drug possession and lack of documentation.
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The new normal
“We’ve just got to make the best out of a very bad situation, that is the only way forward...”
Health
New service for kids with Covid-19
The KID COVID pilot scheme will care for schoolchildren who need to have a PCR test.
Health
Covid-19 outbreak at Nursing Home
There are now 217 active coronavirus infections at Nursing Homes in the Balearic Islands.
Health
Unions demand extra nurses for Son Llàtzer Hospital
Unions claim that in some cases there is only one nurse for every three coronavirus patients.
Health
Son Llàtzer Hospital to reopen ICUs within days
Son Llàtzer’s 26 Intensive Care Units will reopen for Covid-19 patients in the next few days.
Health
Study of Healthcare Workers with Covid-19
48% of the positive cases were nurses, 25% were doctors and 23% were other Healthcare Workers.
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Action this day in Calvia
“Now is the time for action to help the local business community”
Jason Moore02/10/2020 09:54