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Spain's ERTE extended until May 31
"The time has come for business owners to trust this Government and leave their prejudices behind.."
Health minister says regions already have "sufficient" Covid means
Health minister Salvador Illa says that he will listen to arguments for an earlier curfew.
Spain "better prepared" for foreign tourism by the end of the summer
Pedro Sánchez says that 70% of the population will have been vaccinated by the end of the summer.
María Francisca Perelló talks about the Rafa Nadal Foundation's projects
“It’s about opening doors to things that they can’t and working through sport, physically, emotionally and socially..”
Spain's new coronavirus cases hit weekend record of 84,287
Over the past 14 days the cases spiked to 689 per 100,000 people.
Vaccine offers hope
Love thy neighbour and get a COVID jab, says Archbishop of Canterbury
"To everyone in this country and across the world, I want to say please, please accept the invitation to get the jab...."
Spain's elderly get second COVID-19 shot as infection rates soar
In the first wave some 20,000 residents were killed by the virus between March and May.
Should people who have had COVID-19 vaccine have greater freedom to travel in the summer?
Vaccinated people should be able to return sooner to restaurants and cinemas.
Spain working on vaccination certificate for recovering tourism
Spain's tourism minister highlighted more rapid vaccination and the certificate.
Spain considering an earlier curfew
Despite calls from certain regions, the government is not contemplating "home confinement".
Hundreds of Uber-type licences to be issued for the Balearics
”It’s a disaster and will have a negative impact on our Sector.."
Pfizer cutting down vaccine deliveries to Europe
"It's not yet clear how long it will take for Pfizer to reach its maximum production capacity again.."
The World famous photographer with links to Mallorca
Alfred Eisenstaedt fled to America when the Nazis took over Germany.
The sky's the limit for Mallorcan Illustrator
Julio wants to secure international commissions that showcase his work in other countries.
Spain reports record number of new daily COVID-19 cases, Madrid blames UK strain
Spanish authorities have said a return to home confinement is not necessary.
Minister says ERTE extension will maintain current protection
Agreement on ERTE extension to end-May is expected this week.
Balearics have third highest number of infections in Spain
Eight regions of Spain have a cumulative incidence higher than the state average.
Spain's COVID-19 incidence jumps after record weekend surge
The number of new cases measured over the past 14 days spiked to 436 per 100,000 people on Monday.
New food restrictions for travellers to Spain
Any illegal products will be seized and destroyed and those responsible will be penalised.
Gorillas at San Diego Zoo Safari Park diagnosed with COVID-19
The positive results were confirmed on Monday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Veterinary Services Laboratories.
"Brexpats", forgotten by the UK government
Brexpats in Spain association says British residents feel "deceived" by politicians.
Greeks escape lockdown for the beach as winter temperatures soar
Meteorologists said the warm front, which came in on Saturday, is expected to recede in the next few days.
African mafia running Mallorca drug trade
20 percent of Mallorca's drug trade is controlled by Senegalese gangs and the other 80 percent is controlled by Nigerian gangs.
Spain paralysed by snowstorm, sends out vaccine, food convoys
Forecasters warned of dangerous conditions in the coming days.
Storm 'Filomena' delays supplies to Mallorca
Several supermarkets owners say they've been short of fresh produce since Saturday, because so many products come through Madrid and the Iberian Peninsula.
Spain bitter cold on the heels of Storm 'Filomena'
More bitter cold weather and a sharp drop in temperature on Monday night and Tuesday morning.
Six Palma flights cancelled as Madrid-Barajas Airport remains closed
Red alert for snowfall on Sunday in an Aragon province.
Sweet news for Minorcan company
Dolçamar’s 120 beehives are spread all over the island and they believe the superb quality of the honey gives them an edge.
Palma flights cancelled
Passengers are advised to check with the relevant airline for the latest flight information before leaving home.
Storm Filomena causes chaos in Spain
Temperatures of -20ºC have been recorded in the last two days at high altitudes in the Pyrenees, the Cantabrian mountain range and the Iberian system.
If rioters were black, 'hundreds' would have been killed
The rioters broke through barricades, smashed windows, snatched souvenirs and entered Congressional offices.
New Arrivals Hall at Palma Airport
"The Arrivals Hall has been adapted for all types of passengers landing in Palma, whether or not they come from the European Union.."
Minorcan hotel businessman arrested
The defendant has been charged with fraud, misappropriation, falsification of documents and corporate crimes.
President Trump accused of inciting violence in the US
Four protestors died and several Police Officers were injured during the clashes in Washington DC.
UK continues to be Spain's largest foreign home-buying market
There was a 22% fall in foreign home purchases between January and September.
Negotiations to extend Spain's furlough scheme begin on Friday
The Government, Unions and Employers agree that the furlough scheme is still needed, especially for Sectors such as Tourism, Hospitality and Commerce.
Vaccine delays in Spain heavily criticised
The Catalonia Health Department is stepping up vaccinations to 7 days a week, including holidays.
Tui expecting a "relatively normal" summer
Tui's Fritz Joussen acknowledges that the first quarter of the year is going to be difficult.
Spain extends limitation of flights from the UK until January 19
Flights carrying exclusively Spanish citizens and residents can still land in Spain.
Travelling between the UK and the EU post-Brexit
New rules on travel, including what to do with a cheese and ham sandwich.
- 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"