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Singer sanctioned over behaviour at Palma Concert
Several people were sanctioned for very serious misconduct and non-compliance with the Covid regulations.
Huge wasps buzzing around Mallorca!
Mammoth wasps don’t form colonies, are less aggressive than Asian wasps and their colours are different.
02:00 closing time boosts Hospitality Sector
Rapid vaccination and stable cumulative incidence rate considered crucial for the Hospitality Sector and the economy.
Pressure being ramped up to allow UK holiday travel to Mallorca
Pilots union demanding an opening of routes to Mallorca and other European holiday destinations.
Germany removes France, Greece, parts of Spain from COVID risk list
Popular destinations being removed from list of coronavirus risk areas.
Adios to the mask in Spain from June 26
"This weekend will be the last one with masks," Sanchez said.
Ryanair sues UK over travel curbs to try to rescue summer
Peak summer travel season is just weeks away.
Spain gets EU approval for $84 bln COVID recovery plan
"This is a historic day for Spain... it means a new understanding of Europe."
Airlines plead with Britain to ease travel restrictions
Airlines renewed their calls on Britain to restart international travel.
Countdown to 'Love Island' in Mallorca
The ‘Love Island’ cast are reportedly in quarantine this week to make sure they’re all Covid free before the 2021 edition of the show gets underway.
European Cup brings life to Playa de Palma
Mats Hummel’s own goal handed France an early advantage.
'Doug to the Rescue' Drone pilot saves animals in global disaster zones
The drone has the advantage of not making loud noises that could distress animals.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck pictured kissing as 'Bennifer' returns
Lopez has been married three times and Affleck just once.
Government wants to maintain Balearic Airport checks
Those coming from Communities with a cumulative incidence rate of less than 60 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in 14 days won’t have to present any documents.
EU countries clear plan to ease cross-border tourism over summer
The system is designed also to apply to non-EU members of the open-border Schengen zone but not to former EU member Britain.
Tragedy in Tenerife
The body of 6-year-old Olivia was found on Thursday, 3 miles off the coast of Tenerife and 1,000 metres underwater.
WHO issues COVID-19 warning to Europe before summer travels
"Countries should learn from the resurgence in cases seen over the summer last year"
Britain's airlines say extra support needed if travel stays shut
There are worries the summer season may be lost for a second year in a row.
UK launches action against Ryanair, British Airways over refunds
The Competition and Markets Authority said the airlines might have breached consumer law.
Spain scraps new restrictions on land border with Portugal, apologises for confusion
The last-minute publication of those restrictions left tourists and companies uncertain about how they would work.
Portugal minister says Spain requiring COVID-19 test at border 'a mistake'
The land border between the two Iberian nations reopened on May 1 after three months of restrictions.
Airlines hike their prices for domestic flights
"The only way to avoid paying high prices for airline tickets is to book as far in advance as possible..”
Germans choosing the Balearics over other Mediterranean hotspots
"The slow de-escalation promoted by the Government in recent weeks has resulted in the Balearic Islands having the second best incidence rate in Spain.."
Balearic Airport traffic increasing
2,360 flights are due to take off or land at Balearic Airports this weekend.
British veto forces hotels in Mallorca to delay opening
"We are confident that the second emitting market for the Islands will be reactivated at the end of June.."
Ryanair CEO sees unrestricted UK-European travel from July
The chief executive of airline Ryanair takes an optimistic position despite Britain's move to further limit travel on Thursday.
Desperate times in Magalluf
Tourists are revitalising areas like Playa de Palma, which are absorbing 60% of German tourism.
Airlines reeling as Mallorca is left off UK's'Green' list
The airlines scheduled 660,117 seats to the Island in June 2019, which means 460,117 have been lost in two years.
No new countries to be added to UK's travel 'green list', Mallorca still on amber
Another fresh blow for the tourism industry which had looked to June for a recovery to start.
Mallorca's Nightlife Sector is back in business!
Smoking is banned in outdoor spaces or when a two metre distance is not possible.
UK's Johnson says need to wait for data on June reopening
"It is still unclear how protected the population would be against a new surge of COVID-19 cases"
Palma Airport's Director talks about the future
"People are looking forward to coming here, there is demand for Mallorca.."
The return of nightlife moves closer
The proposals are up for discussion by the council of regions' health ministries.
Morocco, Spain trade accusations of violating good 'neighbourliness'
Most migrants who crossed into Ceuta were immediately returned to Morocco.
Fight on Ibiza-bound flight
"If you don't stop there will be problems..”
EU executive urges reopening in summer to vaccinated tourists
The scheme should be ready by July 1.
Ireland to resume EU, UK and US travel from July 19
Ireland currently has the strictest travel curbs in the EU.
International cruises to restart from June 7
Palma and other ports will therefore be included in itineraries that cover different countries.
Former footballer Steve McManaman stars in Spanish Uber Eats Advert
Since he retired from football, McManaman has had an highly successful media career as a television commentator.
IATA boss blames governments for prolonging travel crisis
Many countries on Britain's "amber list" for medium-risk travel have very, very low transmission rates, said Walsh.
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