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The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip has died
"His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."
Mallorcan Fashion designer wows Madrid
“We have been inspired by the moment we are living in, the need to reactivate ourselves little by little and bet on people who believe in themselves, who fight every day and are proud of who they are. It is the celebration of life..”
Hoteliers slashing prices to boost bookings
"From Monday, the decline will be spectacular because it’s the end of the school holidays in Germany.."
Nine in 10 Spaniards would use digital health passes to travel, survey shows
The European Union has said it hopes to have its own "digital green pass" ready in time for the summer.
Questionmark over 2nd doses of AstraZeneca in Mallorca
European Health Ministers will analyse the European Medicines Agency’s conclusions on vaccine safety.
EU drug regulator finds link between AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots
Finds revealed from the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Britain recommends not using Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine for under-30s
Spain's Castile and Leon region suspends AstraZeneca shots
Spain is accelerating its COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
Limitations on mobility could still apply after the state of alarm
Regional governments will have the powers to apply limitations if necessary.
Baby rhinoceros born in Dutch zoo on Easter Sunday
He was estimated to weigh about 50 kg (120 pounds).
'Love Island' definitely back in Mallorca this summer
12 single men and women will take part in the 'Love Island' series.
UK PM Johnson says want to make travel testing regime easy as possible
"I do want to see international travel start up again..."
UK airlines expect May 17 travel restart despite government caution
The government has advised Britons not to book foreign holidays.
Spain's PM Sanchez expects 25 million Spaniards vaccinated by late July
The government's aim is not to extend a state of emergency, which expires on May 9...
Police closing in on Doctor who allegedly issued false PCR certificates
“If the facts are confirmed and if the doctor, whose identity we don’t know, is registered, an information file will be opened to disqualify him.."
Number of jobless falls in Spain for first time since September
Nearly 750,000 people are being supported by the government's ERTE furlough scheme.
Spain's COVID rate jumps, vaccine deliveries speed up
"What is clearly decreasing is the number of deaths, which has a lot to do with the immunisation of the elderly and the most vulnerable."
Johnson: "We are not there yet" on foreign travel decision
Boris Johnson didn't wish to give any "hostages to fortune" by making promises on foreign travel.
Seventy per cent vaccination target "within reach"
Over the past week, two million doses of vaccine have been administered in Spain.
Mallorca celebrates 100 years of Aviation
The Aero was key in the creation of the first Civil School of Seaplane Pilots in Spain, which was founded on September 15, 1922 in Portocolom by Angel Orte and Francesc Oliver.
Cutty Sark FKSS 2021 underway in Palma bay
In the Spanish Cup, Climent is in 1st place, followed by Carlos Puig and Kiko Peiró.
Real Estate Agents say business is picking up in Mallorca
"Visiting the island to acquire a property or sign a contract is a legitimate reason for travel.."
First Toulon-Alcudia ferry of the season arrived on Sunday
The Toulon-Alcudia ferries normally run 4 times a week and the journey takes around 11 hours.
Fireball recorded on the mainland
The fireball was registered by members of the SMART project at the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia, or IAA-CSIC, by the Astronomical Observatories in Seville, La Hita in Toledo, Calar Alto in Almería, La Sagra in Granada and in Madrid.
German woman falls 5 metres in Mallorca
A ‘Cuckoo’ helicopter airlifted the injured woman to Son Espases Hospital.
The BBC honours Mallorcan duo, Jansky
“Insecta Dance Music is not just a record, it is an art-science project, based on the ecology of the soundscape.."
Will the UK's International travel ban be lifted or extended on Monday?
There’s a possibility that Boris Johnson will extend the International travel ban until July or August.
Daredevil free climber scales one of Europe's highest skyscrapers
"When I was at the top I felt that I was in another dimension of bliss."
A busy Easter weekend in Palma
Aemet is forecasting a drop in temperature, scattered showers and storms in the coming days.
Is it time for a European Travel Agreement?
It’s time for a common European Travel Agreement to stop the spread of coronavirus and put an end to the restrictions.
Competition for Baleària & Trasmediterrànea in Mallorca
"The entry of a third operator is very positive, because it generates competition, which will benefit carriers, companies and consumers..”
King Felipe VI & Queen Letizia won't be coming to Mallorca for Easter
All the liturgical celebrations will take place with the necessary protocols in place, but capacity will be limited.
The Spanish recipe book that's read more often than the classics!
The booklet contains 100 mouthwatering sauce recipes to go with meat, vegetables and fish.
Shipping companies scramble to meet demand for supplies in Mallorca
"Every day there are trucks that can’t board in Valencia and Barcelona because the ships don’t have enough cargo space.."
Spain's direct aid for business trails behind other countries
Spain's direct aid has arrived later than in France, Germany and Italy.
Balearics to protest against beach face mask law
"The law must be complied with, but if they give us a margin, we will exercise it.."
Update for British Nationals Living in Spain
“The Spanish Government has no plans to deport British citizens who have made Spain their home and for this reason.."
The history behind 3 Palma street names
Official photos of the trip are in the National Historical Archive and others taken by a French photographer are in the French National Library.
Hoteliers fear Germany will restrict flights to Mallorca
All travellers returning to Germany by air from the Balearic Islands must submit a negative PCR test.
All jobs safe at Eroski
The partnership deal means Eroski will be able to repay 315 million euros worth of debt at end of 2021.
More Police on the streets at Easter in Mallorca
Surveillance will be stepped up in tourist areas, especially where there are more bars and restaurants to prevent an explosion of new infections over the Easter holidays.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- The 90 day rule does have some positive results in Spain!
- German low-season tourism in Mallorca set for a new record