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Spain's tourism industry ruling out Easter in order to save the summer
Regions' decisions regarding mobility make Easter tourism unfeasible.
COVID-19 vaccine confidence grows as side effect worries fade
The latest survey involved more than 13,500 people.
Cyprus to let in Brits with COVID vaccine from May 1 as race for British tourists hots up
"Vaccine is key to tourism...."
Spain bans Madrid Women's Day marches, limits Easter travel
"The problem is the size of the crowds that would build up in a few hours and in a few places."
British Airways prepares for travel restart with testing kit plan
BA said its government-approved antigen test kits would remove uncertainty for customers.
EU to extend COVID vaccine export controls to end of June
Britain has so far prevented the export of AstraZeneca vaccines to the EU, using a UK-first clause in its supply contract.
Nightlife sector seeking extension to bankruptcy moratorium
Accumulated losses in the nightlife sector are put at 20,000 million euros.
UK economy to regain pre-pandemic size earlier than forecast
Sunak has already racked up Britain's highest borrowing since World War Two.
Mallorca holidays as "soon as possible," says minister
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said last week that the ban on non-essential international travel to and from England will stay until at least May 17.
Political storm as Spanish Princesses have Covid jab in Abu Dhabi
"They were visiting their father, King Juan Carlos..."
Turkey now in the race to gobble up British tourists
Another wake up call for the Balearics and Spain as Turkey now throws itself into the mix of destinations which are intent on opening up first.
The divas of 18th & 19th Century Mallorca
“We have Frenchwoman Hélène Choussat (1810-1896) to thank for buying Chopin’s Pleyel piano and saving it from being burned..”
Spain lowers coronavirus tally after recount, infection rate falls
The two-week incidence of the virus fell to 168 per 100,000 people from 176 the day before.
Spain's jobless hit 4 mln in February as pandemic restrictions bite
"The rise in unemployment, caused by the third wave, is bad news, reflecting the structural flaws of the labour market that are accentuated by the pandemic."
Police investigate possible role of foreigners in Barcelona riots
Business organizations and police unions have demanded a firmer government action against the riots.
Spanish unions cry foul as Inditex shuts stores
One in four employees affected by closures has quit.
"Very powerful" tourism recovery predicted for Spain this summer
A "dazzling reactivation" of tourism once mobility restrictions are lifted.
Spain urging acceleration of vaccine passport system
Spain has combined with other countries in pressing for a speeding-up of the passport.
EU to propose vaccine passports in March in time for summer
Spain and Greece are pushing to unlock tourism this summer.
Spain working with the UK on safe travel corridors
Travel corridors, the vaccine passport and tests will all contribute to regaining "safe mobility".
Spanish vets inspect pariah cattle shipment after bovine odyssey
The Karim Allah docked at the Spanish port of Cartagena on Thursday after drifting for months through the Mediterranean
BA-owner calls for COVID health passes after record $9 bln loss
Several countries are considering health passports to help revive travel, but are worried about risks to civil liberties.
Merkel announces that EU vaccine passport will be launched for the summer
Angela Merkel said that the vaccine passport system will be a "complementary" option to allow safe travel.
Drinking at home, buying online set to linger for beer
Brewers need pubs and restaurants to reopen to restore margins as the revenue generated from them is in many countries higher than for beer sold in stores.
Fraudsters offer 400 million 'ghost' COVID vaccines in EU
Most of the shots offered to EU governments by traders were purportedly the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Spain fined 15 million euros for skipping EU rules on data protection
Spain missed the May 2018 deadline to transpose the EU rules into national law.
AstraZeneca delivery problems could derail Mallorca's vaccination programme
The coronavirus restrictions in the Balearic Islands will be reviewed in the run-up to the Easter holidays.
EU seeks views on gig workers' rights ahead of new law by year end
The EU executive said it wants feedback from trade unions and employers' groups during the six-week consultation.
Digital health checks vital to travel recovery, Heathrow says
The airport, west of London, is forecasting 25 million passengers in the second half of the year, meaning it would be operating at about 50% capacity.
Mercat de l'Olivar photo scoops top prize
The winners of Best Photograph, Best Video and Best Tweet were each given a batch of products from the market valued at 200 euros
Spain will incorporate vaccination passport into safe travel corridors
Reyes Maroto says that information will be given as to how the "passport" will be applied.
Prince Philip is "OK", says grandson Prince William
A royal source said doctors had been acting out of an abundance of caution and that Philip was in good spirits.
'I was panicking' Passenger recalls earlier Boeing 777 jet failure over Japan
Boeing Co said it recommended suspending the use of 777 jets with the same type of engine that shed debris over Denver at the weekend.
British royals in TV head-to-head with Prince Harry and Meghan
Televised message as part of a programme entitled A Celebration for Commonwealth Day, which will be broadcast on the BBC on March 7,
Hotel Formentor to keep the old charm in revamp
“We have enough perspective now to be able to value those buildings from the 1950’s to the 1980’s.."
In the closet, under the mattress pandemic partygoers hide from Madrid police
"We keep asking you for collaboration and responsibilty."
All adults in the UK to be offered vaccine jab by end-July
17.2 million people vaccinated in the UK so far; in Spain, 2.94 million.
Spain close to vaccinating all nursing-home residents, on track for summer goals
The nursing homes are among the country's safest places.
Sánchez: There will soon be more people vaccinated than infected
"A very important milestone in overcoming the pandemic."
Fed up with loans, COVID-hit Spanish restaurants seek direct aid
Hundreds of bar owners are filing lawsuit against government.
- 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"