Several illegal parties busted over Christmas in Palma
Anyone caught organising, marketing or attending an illegal party will be punished with fines of 60,000-600,000 euros.
Police tracking illegal New Year's Eve parties
Special Police Patrols are being deployed specifically to detect large crowds and shut down illegal parties.
New restrictions cause fury in Palma
Supermarkets employer ANGED has blasted the decision to close shops on two of the biggest weekends of the year.
Stricter measures look likely in Mallorca
Experts are forecasting an explosive increase in coronavirus infections next week.
The upside of the Covid restrictions in Mallorca
"Last year we sold around 40 of these drugs every day, whereas this year we are dispensing one or two.."
Much tougher sanctions in the Balearics
"We know people want to reunite at Christmas,” admits Minister Castro, “but this is not a normal year, it's about saving lives and we have to redouble our efforts.”
Balearic incidence rate increased by 40% last week
The Government is urging residents to comply with the coronavirus restrictions to stem infection.
Back In Business
“Getting the island´s restaurant and bar trade back in business is a priority....”
Decision on new restrictions "in the next few hours"
The epidemiological situation is much better in Ibiza, Minorca and Formentera where groups of 10 are allowed and the curfew starts at 01:30.
Barricaded bars
"It was pretty eerie yesterday with the lights off in bars and restaurants.."
No terrace, no service at Palma's bars & restaurants
"Restaurants work with perishable food and we’ve already put in numerous orders for parties, so owners and suppliers will suffer huge losses.."
Capacity Controllers on duty at Palma store
The temperature of all El Corte Inglés employees is checked every day.
Serious situation
“New measures introduced by government show how serious the situation is...”
Palma's Restaurant Sector devastated by new restrictions
“Many restaurants will be forced to close because they don’t have terraces..”
What is Level Four and how does it affect you
New measures come into force on Tuesday and on Thursday for bars and restaurants.
Mallorca moves to Level 4 for Covid control
The 10pm curfew will now apply to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but only in Mallorca.
Boris Johnson in quarantine
Tory MP, Lee Anderson said on Facebook that he lost his sense of taste on Friday, had a test on Saturday and was confirmed positive on Sunday.
Rules & Regulations
“If you can go to a packed supermarket you should be able to go to the Cathedral...”
Health
Coronavirus crackdown in Palma
Police roadblocks were set up on some of the main streets of Palma.
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Empty Palma
“You could have heard a pin drop on Saturday night around Palma..”
Jason Moore22/12/2020 11:21