Tourism
Germany tightens Balearic travel rules
1,507 new coronavirus infections were confirmed on Thursday, according to the Robert Koch Institute.
Transport
Tourist Buses parked up
"Many companies will have to make very serious decisions because there’s no tourism, no income and the winter season is more negative than ever, says FEBT.
Health
Restaurateurs slam new restrictions
CAEB and PIMEM estimate that 30% of bars and restaurants in the Balearic Islands will be forced to close down permanently before the end of the year.
News
Smoking fines from Friday
From Friday, August 28, face masks must be worn in the workplace and capacity at bars and restaurants is limited to 50%.
Tourism
Some terrace permits withdrawn
The Federació d’Associations de Veïns says most of the complaints have been about bars and restaurants in Santa Catalina.
Health
Flu shots crucial in 2020
The Balearic Government has bought 37% more flu vaccine doses this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Education
Face masks at schools
Children aged 3 to 6 will have to wear masks when they're on school buses.
Health
Protocol for Schools
Parents will be asked to sign a responsibility declaration confirming that they will follow all health protocols.
Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
It's a mixed bag in Majorca today, with lots of sunshine, cloudy intervals and strong winds in some places. To view the weather across the island from our webcams, click here.
Education
Clarification for school outbreaks
Schools may be partially or completely closed and quarantine applied, depending on the origin of the infection.
Health
Tighter Covid-19 restrictions update
President Armengol's announcement comes after 908 new infections were reported on Tuesday and experts have recommended selective lockdowns.
Coronavirus
New restrictions in the Balearics
The Balearic president has announced new coronavirus restrictions.
Health
New 'Covid Express' Lines
More 'Covid Express lines are being installed in the car park at the old Son Dureta Hospital in Palam.
Tourism
Most 5-star hotels still open in Majorca
Most 5-star hotels in Majorca have an average occupancy rate of 20%, but a few have reached 80%.
Education
Education Dilemma
The areas most affected by coronavirus and most likely to be subjected to lockdown are the ones that need face-to-face classes the most.
Health
Selective lockdown imminent?
Experts who advise the Government are in favour of taking tough measures to contain the virus, which they say is out of control, making it impossible to track cases.
Entertainment
'Nit of l'Art in Daytime!
The 'Nit de l'Art is scheduled to run from September 16-19 in Palma.
Entertainment
Johnny Depp is coming to Majorca
Fiesta! Italian-Spanish Film Festival in Palma will run from October 14-17, depending on the coronavirus pandemic.
Health
Hospitals ready for 2nd Wave
Hospitals in Majorca are preparing for the increase in positive coronavirus cases in the Balearic Islands.
- 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