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Should Mallorca be offering tourism incentives?
Several countries are offering incentives for tourists and remote workers in a bid to boost tourism.
Brits could be first to travel with Covid Passports
The European Union Member State representatives met on Monday to discuss the criteria for entry to Europe,
Don't test us with fake PCR tests, says border force
"Current border checks are totally inadequate to stop Covid cases entering the UK, including dangerous variants”.
Climate, not COVID, the biggest worry among young Europeans - poll
Young climate activists have struggled to maintain momentum under COVID-19 restrictions.
Passengers can't mask their fury, police called to plane
The aircraft did leave but with delay.
Vueling launches summer sale
"The recovery of mobility this summer will be essential to reactivate economic and social life.."
ERTE furlough scheme will be extended beyond May 31
An extension of three to four months anticipated.
Greece opens to tourists with few restrictions
Tourists will be subject to lockdown restrictions, which include night-time curfews.
NASA's Mars helicopter makes history with successful flight on Red Planet
Success could pave the way for new modes of exploration on Mars and other destinations in the solar system, such as Venus and Saturn's moon Titan.
Queen Elizabeth stands alone to bid farewell to her 'strength' Philip
The Queen in 1997 described Philip as her "strength and stay" over their decades of marriage.
"We will be welcoming tourists back in June," says minister
Vaccination and the digital green certificate are key to tourism reactivation.
Palma International Boat Show dates confirmed
“We are convinced that the Nautical Sector will be the engine of economic diversification for the Islands..”
Green Digital Vaccination Certificate ready by June
"The Green Digital Vaccination Certificate will be interoperable in the European Union, free and universal.."
Too early to say which countries open for British travellers, says minister
In early May the government could say which countries will be on the green list.
Ryanair to launch new Mallorca-Italy route
"Ryanair hopes its flight scheduling will help boost both air traffic on the island and the recovery of the tourism industry.."
Deputy PM insists there are legal means for maintaining curfew
Carmen Calvo says that the regions have sufficient legal means once the state of alarm ends.
Hotel bookings spark optimistic about the season in Mallorca
“It is necessary to maintain the current epidemiological levels to be a safe destination for Europe..”
EU countries move towards COVID passes to reopen summer travel
The member states' agreement includes provisions against discrimination towards those who cannot or do not wish to get vaccinated and allows for a range of tests to prove recovery.
EasyJet sees Europe open for travel from late May
The government has said it will provide more information in early May and the earliest date for travel to restart is May 17.
Spain to extend eviction ban, rental protections by three months
Introduced during the early days of Spain's coronavirus crisis in March 2020, the measures have been repeatedly extended and were set to expire on May 9, when a national state of emergency ends.
14.5% of the Balearic population has been vaccinated
Definitive studies are required to determine how long immunity lasts after overcoming the disease and what percentage of cases will generate antibodies.
Italian shipping companies targeting the Balearic Islands
“It’s a broad commercial collaboration that will allow our customers to be part of an extensive network of International sea routes..”
U.S. to call for pause on Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine - NYT
Spain is supposed to receive the delivery of the single-shot vaccine on Wednesday morning.
"Mallorca doesn't need the Russian Vaccine"
2,575,716 people in Spain have been vaccinated with AstraZeneca and 12 are being treated for thrombosis.
March in Spain was the driest for sixty years
Very dry across most of the country, but not the Balearics.
Government will not bow to regions' pressure for state of alarm extension
The government will be guided by the recommendations of health experts.
Spain to vaccinate 70-79 year olds with J&J's COVID-19 shot
Spain will take a first delivery of 300,000 doses of the single-shot vaccine on Wednesday morning.
Children swap classrooms for beach lessons in Spain
Teachers begin preparing the beach at 8 a.m. Eight classes take part in the 20-minute lessons and groups rotate through the different areas.
Property rental profit fell in the first quarter
Palma is among cities with the lowest returns for rented homes.
European business travellers say set to fly less after COVID-19
Four in 10 said their company was actively trying to reduce its emissions from air travel.
EU "digital green certificate" ready by June
The secretary of state for Spain Global is stressing that the certificate will not be discriminatory.
Tui confident that vaccination will reactivate tourism
CEO Fritz Joussen defended German tourists coming to Mallorca over Easter.
First Janssen vaccines to arrive in Spain on Tuesday
Options are being evaluated for people who have had a first AstraZeneca jab.
Spanish holidaymakers opting for summer staycations
Bookings for holiday homes by Spanish holidaymakers have risen by 278%.
Traffickers seen thriving in Europe as COVID-19 hits victim support
COVID-19 restrictions and the economic fallout have worsened the outlook for victims of trafficking on the continent.
Muslims in Mallorca ask for a relaxed curfew during Ramadan
"The families are anxious, because we have not had an answer to our request.."
Germany may close its borders on Monday
Berlin's objective is to reach acceptable epidemiological indices by May.
J&J COVID-19 vaccine under EU review over blood clots
The J&J and AstraZeneca shots are two of the four approved COVID-19 vaccinations in Europe.
Brits will have to submit a negative PCR on return to the UK
The UK will categorise countries according to their level of vaccination, degree of infection, presence of risk variants and scientific data.
- 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"