De-escalation from restrictions will be slow in the whole of the Balearics
There will still be weeks of "very high" hospital pressure.
"Many days of pressure" yet to come in Balearic hospitals
The incidence rate is dropping, but there is still pressure on ICU in particular.
Closure of bars in Minorca
"Irreparable financial damage" is being caused by the closure
Restaurant owners take Balearic government to court over closure
The High Court will consider whether the closure is unjustified and disproportionate.
Slow and scaled easing of restrictions, says Balearic government
The extension of restrictions will be until February 13.
Biel Company, leader of the Partido Popular in the Balearics
Biel Company of the Partido Popular in parliament on Tuesday.
Opposition leader accuses Armengol of having lost her authority
Biel Company said that President Armengol had displayed a lack of empathy.
President Francina Armengol of the Balearics
President Armengol in parliament on Tuesday.
Balearic president wants greater powers to introduce further restrictions if needed
Armengol argued that once the most vulnerable have been vaccinated, priority should be given to tourist regions such as the Balearics.
An entrance to the courts in Palma, Mallorca
An entrance to the courts in Palma.
Restaurants in Mallorca have had to close.
There are two main associations for the restaurant sector; there is now a rival.
New restaurant association concerned about government measures
There is implied criticism of existing associations in the restaurant sector.
Bar terrace in Palma, Mallorca
Even bar terraces will have to close from next week.
Hospitality sector says "things are being done very badly"
Bars and restaurants in Mallorca will have to close for a fortnight.
It could be the end of masks in Mallorca this week.
It could be the end of masks in Mallorca this week.
Passengers from international flights arrive at Heathrow Airport
Passengers from international flights arrive at Heathrow Airport
Masks could be off in Mallorca for Easter.
Masks could be off in Mallorca for Easter.
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