News | Latest headlines | International
The Arab spring that Palma depends on
The Muslim water system starts from Font de la Vila well, which was built during the years of Islamic domination.
Minister accepts that "saving Christmas" was not the best decision
Lessons were learned for agreements regarding Easter.
Relief in Gibraltar as face masks come off outside
Masks are compulsory on public transport and in shops.
Foreign holidays for Brits unlikely "until August"
The May 17 date is looking "very optimistic".
5,000 attend Barcelona pop concert
Opinion is divided - irresponsible or a welcome step on the return to normality?
Anger in Mallorca over German politician's accusations
Karl Lauterbach has demanded that holiday travel from Germany to Mallorca be banned.
40,000 German tourists coming to Mallorca for Easter
"We have our own medical facilities and services to perform antigen tests with total reliability and each hotel will be able to hire external services to administer them..”
More than 500 German flights arriving in Palma before April 5
More than 2,000 planes are scheduled to take off or land at Son Sant Joan Airport from March 26-April 5th.
Germany seeking to "minimise all types of incoming travel"
The legal feasibility of temporarily banning arrivals over the Easter period is being analysed.
German Epidemiologist accuses Son Espases Hospital of lying
Lauterbach is demanding that German tourists be banned from taking holiday trips to the Balearic Islands.
Truck drivers entering UK likely to need COVID test, source says
Drivers would be tested in Britain.
The surprise inside the boxes Mallorcan sailors took on long voyages
The 'seafarer's boxes' were reportedly made in specialist workshops near ports.
Congress approves 1,000 million euros aid for the Balearics
The Balearics will receive a larger share of the aid package than other regions.
A new social media tv series is being filmed in Mallorca
‘Socorristas’ tells the story of a group of young aspiring lifeguards, who dream of working on Mallorca's beaches in summer
Mallorcan fashion designer returns to the Island for photo shoot
"Because of their history, Arab and Mediterranean cultures have a lot in common.."
Iberia Express prioritising the Balearics this summer
Iberia Express putting the Balearic Islands front and centre with 37 flights a week and 43 a week in July and August.
Banksy painting raises millions for charity
"Thank you for everything you do. I hope this sheds some light on this place, even in black and white.."
Spain's foreign traveller policy consistent with EU recommendations
Questions asked in Congress on Wednesday about the travel policy.
Brits should get their summer holiday in Mallorca, Ryanair's boss says
The Irish low cost airline, also said it was adding 26 new routes to destinations in Greece, Portugal and Spain from the UK.
Palma Mayor embroiled in street name change controversy
Toledo PP wants Mayor Hila to be declared persona non grata in Toledo.
UK hopes to say more on international travel by April 5 - Johnson
Announcement to be made a week earlier.
Spain says "reciprocity" justifies arrival of foreign travellers
The government spokesperson was quizzed about the apparent lack of coherence in travel policy.
Mountain rescues hit new peaks as pandemic spurs Spanish hiking boom
"After being locked up, people wanted to find broader horizons and reclaim that sense of freedom."
England slaps 5,000 pound fine on most travel abroad
"The earliest date by which we will allow for international travel...is the 17th May. That has not changed,"
UK minister says no plans to add all of Europe to travel "red-list"
"we've got to protect this country and the progress that we've made"
No changes yet to England's timings for international travel - minister
Earliest date for international travel is still May 17.
Costa Cruises planning to return to Palma in May
All Costa cruises not included in Monday’s updated schedule have been cancelled because of the Covid restrictions in Italy and other European countries.
Germany tightens restrictions at home but doesn't ban International travel
Thousands of German tourists have arrived in the Balearic Islands since Monday, and they will have to provide a negative PCR test when they return to Germany.
Nurses' well-being has deteriorated during the pandemic
Virtually all nurses say they are affected by anxiety and fear.
Spain prepares to extends use of AstraZeneca vaccine to 18-65 year olds, sources say
Spain said last week it would resume the use of that vaccine on Wednesday after suspending it.
European trust in AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine plunges, poll shows
At least 13 European countries in the past two weeks stopped administering the AstraZeneca shot, co-developed with scientists at Oxford University, after reports of a small number of blood disorders.
Spain hopes number of foreign tourists will rebound to half pre-pandemic level this year
Tens of thousands of German tourists arrived in Mallorca at the weekend
Millions of Johnson & Johnson vaccines for Spain by end of June
A proposal to extend the AstraZeneca vaccine to those aged 65 will be tabled at the Inter-territorial Health Council meeting.
Germany may reinstate Balearic travel ban
"The Federal Government's decision to lift the travel veto on Mallorca was a serious mistake.."
British minister casts doubt on foreign travel
A fear lies with the potential import of new variants.
Europe's COVID-19 setbacks risk another summer travel washout
Concern rising due to new lockdowns and slow vaccine rollout.
Europe aims to get vaccinations back on track after clearing AstraZeneca shot
The WHO, which this week reaffirmed its support for the shot that remains a centrepiece of its COVAX vaccine sharing programme.
Europe's summer holiday is in peril - Morgan Stanley says
"Too early to speculate on whether or not foreign holidays would be allowed this summer."
Germany reports biggest rise of COVID-19 cases in two months
Germany is in a third wave of the pandemic.
Spain warns downward COVID-19 trend may be changing as infection rate edges up
"So maximum caution should be exercised to avoid a fourth wave."
- 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"