Property
Home mortgages down 42% year-on-year
The Balearic Islands registered 726 home mortgages in May, a drop of 42% year-on-year.
Tourism
New data shows devastating economic impact of Covid-19
Hotels in the Balearic Islands hosted 313,145 guests in the first half of this year, a whopping 92% less than than in 2019.
News
Law firm defends payments for PPE shipments
A total of 12 planes were chartered to bring PPE materials from China to Majorca.
Health
3 out of 4 Municipalites are free of Covid-19
Palma was the worst hit location in Majorca with 1,140 cases and 141 fatalities and there were 24 deaths elsewhere on the Island.
Health
German tourist positive for Covid-19 after holiday
Coronavirus infection was discovered during a routine check at the company where a family member works.
Health
Call for smoking ban over Covid-19 fears
SEE says smokers who are infected and asymptomatic can emit drops of water containing the virus, which puts the rest of the population at risk.
News
Chinese Lawyer paid thousands to coordinate PPE shipments
Health Minister, Patricia Gómez, said no contract was drawn up because the shipments were part of an emergency procedure.
Health
Proof of mask exemption required
Anyone exempt from wearing a face mask must carry a Health Status Declaration to prove it.
Health
4 Covid-19 clusters confirmed in the last week
14 people tested positive for Covid-19 as a result of new outbreaks in the Balearic Islands.
Tourism
Police accused of not fining people without masks
Palma Local Police accused of not patrolling area of Llucmajor that borders Playa de Palma.
Tourism
Hoteliers in a quandry over slump in bookings
Hoteliers in Majorca say they're receiving more cancellations than bookings.
Health
Public water supply cut off over Covid-19 infection fears
Locals regularly fill up bowls and jugs with water from the public supply.
Health
Popular beach closed to avoid overcrowding
A maximum of 1,250 people are allowed on the beach at Cala Major.
News
Government accused of ulterior motives in street closures lawsuit
A copy of the lawsuit filed against the Government over the closure of businesses in 5 streets in Magalluf and Palma has been passed to PP, Ciudadanos and Vox.
Health
51 fined for not wearing a face mask on day 1
Fines for not wearing a face mask range from 25-100 euros, depending on the behaviour of offenders.
Health
Marked increase in Covid-19 infections
18,564 coronavirus infections in Spain since lockdown ended a month ago.
Health
€140 billion to fight Covid-19
“It is a great agreement for Europe and for Spain," said Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez.
Education
Ministry of Education accused of taking unnecessary risks
Teachers claim lack of space in classrooms means contagion is inevitable.
Health
Find out the latest Covid-19 figures
26 new coronavirus infections confirmed in the Balearic Islands on Monday.
News
70 citations for non-compliance
41 establishments were cited in Majorca, including some in Playa de Palma.
- 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