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Spain struggles to contain COVID-19 as contagion rate rises
Epidemiologists blame a rush to resume international tourism and heightened socialising among unvaccinated youngsters.
As Spain's beaches fill up, a seaside resort sends in the drones
Authorities in the town of Sitges are trialling the use of drones to monitor crowds in real-time.
Balearics back on UK 'Amber' list from Monday
Bulgaria and Hong Kong are moving to the ‘Green’ list; Croatia and Taiwan join the ‘Green’ watchlist
Students allegedly damaged Hotel Bellver
The concerts in the bullring in Palma were also considered a source of contagion, due to a severe lack of self isolation at the event.
German man dies in Colònia Sant Pere
An autopsy will be performed at the Anatomical Institute this morning to confirm the cause of death.
New immigrant centre in Palma
There is no Internment Centre for Foreigners in the Balearic Islands, so the immigrants are usually moved to other centres in Spain.
In boost to recovery, EU approves investment plans of Italy, France, Spain
Plans from the remaining 15 EU countries will be assessed by ministers at a later stage.
Luxury Sector tourists clamouring for Mallorca
“The luxury segment opts to come to Mallorca because it’s a safe destination.."
EU set to green-light Italy, France, Spain's recovery plans
The pre-financing amounts to up to 13% of the nearly 700 billion euros made available by the EU.
Spain's coronavirus infections keep rising, regions impose restrictions
Simon said the infection hike in Catalonia could be attributed to the increasing arrival of domestic and foreign tourists amid the spread of the more contagious Delta variant.
Spain's government maintaining tourist forecast for 2021
No need for "alarm" about the health situation in Spain.
Lack of COVID awareness at Euro final 'devastating' - WHO
A day of alcohol-fuelled festivities had begun with rowdy scenes in central London.
Sánchez rings the changes with new faces in his government
Various ministers have been axed; tourism minister, Reyes Maroto, is not one of them.
French people who want to travel to Spain or Portugal should get vaccinated
Le Drian's junior minister had told on Thursday to avoid travelling to the two Iberian countries.
Mallorca reservations go nuts after UK lifts quarantine
The lifting of the UK's quarantine for British travellers also means airlines won’t have to reschedule flights if the Islands revert to the ‘Amber’ list.
Airport, airlines start legal action against Britain over travel rules
Travel companies say it is still not clear how the government makes decisions about rating destinations
Germany lists all of Spain as COVID-19 risk area
The move includes the popular Balearic and Canary islands.
Model Kelly Brook looking fabulous in Mallorca
The couple have been together for about 6 years but Kelly is adamant that marriage is not on the cards.
Germans to be checked as they arrive in Balearics
The German Government may adopt London's strategy of making travel possible for those who’ve had both jabs.
The UK changes its entry rules!
There are 35 million Britons who’ve had both doses of the vaccination, so we have a potential market of 35 million.."
Green light for double jab travel to Mallorca
The decision to ease the quarantine requirements for amber list countries potentially opens key tourist destinations.
Balearic Covid infections on front pages of foreign press
“The Balearic Government is panicking over the Delta variant and holidays in Mallorca are in danger..”
England qualify for the Euro 2020 Final
English fans are celebrating their team's win in Mallorca, especially in Magalluf.
Global air travel demand 63% lower in May vs pre-pandemic -IATA
IATA director general Willie Walsh called on governments to better co-ordinate between themselves to aid the airline industry's recovery.
"COVID Delta variant could ruin summer"
The highly contagious Delta variant now represents around 40% of new COVID-19 infections.
Public asked to report Asian wasp sightings in Mallorca
“Every wasp is a treasure that will lead us to the nest.”
Quarantine to end for vaccinated Britons arriving from amber list nations-media
At present, travellers arriving from a country on the amber list, which includes top tourist destinations Spain, France, the United States and Italy, are required to isolate on arrival.
Spain's health ministry proposing new bar limitations and curfews
A curfew in other words, but the minister for territorial policy has said no.
Double-jab UK travel to be announced tomorrow
The tourist industries in the UK and the Balearics are braced for some welcome good news tomorrow.
The bikini is 75 years old!
The first 2-piece was shown in Spain during the filming of ‘Bahía de Palma’ in Mallorca.
First international cruise ship since the pandemic docks in Palma
The 'Mein Schiff 2’ which only visits Spanish ports was the first cruise ship to visit Palma since the pandemic.
Balearic Health Care Centres under pressure as infections rise
"Transmission in the Community is uncontrolled, with no masks, no capacity limitation and no regulatory tools to contain the virus..”
Masks to go and restrictions to end in England from July 19
Information regarding travel will be given in the coming days.
Balearics has 3rd highest Covid hospital occupancy in Spain
The Balearic cumulative incidence rate now stands at 185.31 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in 14 days
European Funds will make Balearics more innovative, competitive & sustainable
"European funds will allow the Community to form a new generation society with more public services and more rights.."
EU biofuels goals seen behind deforested area as big as the Netherlands
Efforts to replace polluting fuels such as diesel with biofuels are paradoxically increasing planet-warming CO2.
British royal Kate self-isolating after COVID-19 contact
Kate, wife of Queen Elizabeth's grandson Prince William, attended a number of events last week.
Portugal's Madeira to allow visitors with COVID shots not approved by EU
The popular islands of Madeira will allow entry to visitors with any of the COVID-19 jabs being administered worldwide
World class footballer on holiday in Mallorca
On Sunday the family boarded their CG boat and headed for the waters of Pollensa.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- 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"