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Thousands of Balearic properties on Empty Homes Register
The home rental business in the Balearic Islands generated 900.1 million euros in revenue in 2019
How high will the mercury go in Mallorca?
Climate change does increase the possibility of record breaking temperature records on the island.
"The pandemic and Brexit are killing the UK music industry"
Interview with Ross Godfrey of Morcheeba, who are playing the Mallorca Live Festival on Sunday.
'Hershel "Woody" Williams' docks in Palma
The 'Hershel "Woody" Williams weighs 66,870 tons, is 239 metres long and can accommodate 230 crew.
Slowdown in emitting markets causing concern in Mallorca
“Some hotels have postponed their planned openings because activity is slowing down by 50%..”
The Balearic President takes no responsibility for student outbreak
"I'm not exhausted by any means, I have the will and strength to continue fighting for the citizenship of the Balearic Islands..”
Spain are through to the Euro 2020 semi-finals
Switzerland missed 4 of their 5 penalties and Spain missed 2 but managed to net the other 3.
Coronavirus infections spike again in Spain
As of Friday, 3,833,868 people have been diagnose with coronavirus in Spain and 80,911 patients have died.
Millions of Brits could be refused entry to EU countries
The British authorities mainly used the Vaxzervia brand to vaccinate the public, but millions were given Covishield.
Authorities clash over Covid Hotel students
The Prosecutor's Office and the judge decided that quarantining the students was not justified.
German Tour Operators call for stricter controls in Mallorca
“These incidents are damaging the island's image and economy and unfortunately the Authorities are making the same mistakes as they did last year."
UK PM confident on travel for people with two COVID-19 vaccine shots
Johnson is due on Friday to discuss travel restrictions with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Will Brits be able to travel quarantine-free in Europe by the school holidays?
Vision Box, who control British e-passport gates, have confirmed that the technology to scan UK and EU vaccination certificates is already in place.
Britain working with EU countries as momentum grows for wider travel reopening
UK's COVID cases has prompted Italy, Portugal and Spain to tighten their entry requirements.
Rising Delta virus, absent Brits dampen Mallorca's tourism hopes
Mallorca's air bookings stand at 80% of pre-pandemic levels.
More students test positive after holiday in Alcudia
The accumulated incidence rate in 14 days in the Balearic Islands jumped from 43.4 cases per 100,000 inhabitants ten days ago to 91.1 on Wednesday.
Covid Hotel Students on their way home
"The judge has not taken into account the social reality, we are not satisfied and we will ask the judge for clarification,”
Palma welcomes first Brits since Balearics were 'Green' listed
Six flights from England arrived at Son Sant Joan Airport in Palma on Wednesday.
International tourism not seen rebounding until 2023 - UN report
International tourism arrivals are set to stagnate this year, except in some Western markets.
Greece recovers stolen Picasso, Mondrian paintings
Greece has recovered works of art, stolen from its National Gallery in 2012.
2 more Covid Hotel students make a run for it in Palma
Three other students managed to escape from the Covid Hotel and Mallorca without authorisation on Saturday.
Balearic Islands now officially on the UK's 'Green' list
Destinations on the UK's 'Green' list could revert to 'Amber' if infections increase.
Mother files criminal complaint over student quarantine
If all of the PCR tests are negative, the students can leave, but if there is even one positive result they will all have to stay at the hotel for a minimum of ten days.
New entry rules for the Balearic Islands
“It's thanks to individual responsibility that we have one of the lowest cumulative incidence rates in Europe.."
Health minister Hancock resigns
"The last thing I would want is for my private life to distract attention from the single-minded focus that is leading us out of this crisis."
Gibraltar approves easing strict abortion law in referendum
The law remains more restrictive than in most of the rest of Europe.
Spain won't restrict non-essential travel by Brits
Non-essential travel to Spain is now allowed from 15 countries.
End of the mask for care home residents
Fifteen million people in Spain have now been immunised.
UK mobile operator EE to bring back roaming charges for EU countries
Britain's other networks said in 2018 they had no plans to bring back roaming charges.
Germany, France urge common EU travel line to fight Delta variant
The warnings came as British PM hinted that the UK was close to permitting unrestricted travel abroad.
Covid outbreaks among students who were in Mallorca
Almost 250 students in Madrid have tested positive.
Gibraltar holds referendum to ease strict abortion ban on June 24
Criminal law in the British enclave bans abortion in all circumstances.
Britain wants to allow travel again but is wary -minister
Narrow list of quarantine-free travel destinations to be expanded.
The UK's 'Green' list will be reviewed on Thursday
“Its likely that quarantine-free holidays will be allowed in the Balearic Islands from next week..”
UK says no Russian shots were fired at navy ship in Black Sea
"No shots were directed at HMS Defender and we do not recognise the claim that bombs were dropped in her path."
Ryanair CEO sees travel 'mushrooming' despite COVID-19 restrictions
The Ryanair CEO said the UK and Ireland were opening to travel "more slowly" compared with other countries.
Pandemic controls complicating illegal migrant deportation
It's proving to be almost impossible to send migrants back.
Police being instructed to intensify cyclist and scooter user controls
The state prosecutor wants mandatory insurance for bikes and personal mobility vehicles.
Will the Balearics move from 'Amber' to 'Green' on Thursday?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson: “I fear there will be problems and delays, the priority is to keep the country safe and prevent the virus from returning.”
Boris Johnson hints at easing travel restrictions
Boris Johnson has given new hope for the revival of foreign holidays.
- 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"