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Spain and UK reach agreement in principle on Gibraltar
Agreement has been reached "without prejudice to the inalienable claims" to sovereignty.
Lewis Hamilton knighted, as public sector workers recognised in New Year Honours List
Sixty-five per cent of the awards go to people whose community work is recognised.
AstraZeneca Vaccine approved for use in the UK
"With two approved vaccines it will be possible to immunise a greater number of people who are at high risk.."
End of transition period Q&A for UK nationals living in Spain
Key questions that have been asked about the transition.
Rental prices drop in Palma
The biggest decline in rental prices were in Barcelona, Madrid, Palma, Malaga and Seville.
British passenger refused entry to Mallorca
On December 22 the Spanish Government reinforced entry restrictions by air and sea from the UK.
Big changes ahead in Spain's Banking Sector
CaixaBank now has more than 600,000 million euros worth of assets, 6,000 branches and around 47,000 workers.
96 year old is first woman in Spain to be vaccinated
The vaccination campaign started in Castilla-La Mancha, where the pharmaceutical company Pfizer has a warehouse.
Rescue for tourism: too little, too late?
The Spanish government's package for tourism and hospitality has been described as "incomprehensible" due to a lack of direct aid.
Harsh words in Mallorca for King Felipe VI
“The King’s speech was empty, dull, cynical, contentless and full of clichés.."
Queen Elizabeth: "Even on the darkest nights there is hope in the new dawn"
The Queen focused on the kindness and the "indomitable spirit" shown by so many.
Spain's health minister: "Everyone was late, Spain included"
Salvador Illa does not regret having been appointed health minister in January.
King Felipe calls for "great national effort" in moving forward
The King referred to "moral and ethical principles" without making an explicit reference to his father.
Post-Brexit trade deal is done
"The first free trade agreement based on zero tariffs and zero quotas that has ever been achieved with the EU."
Spain to receive 350,000 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine per week
At least 2.3 million people will be inoculated with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
UK has the second highest daily coronavirus rate in the world
There are 76.8 million confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 1.7 million fatalities worldwide.
Balearic Symphony Orchestra Concert in Palma
The Balearic Symphony Orchestra’s performance will be repeated on January 2 at Manacor Auditorium at 19:00.
It's good to talk...
"Those who connect with friends and family will not be interrupted.."
More than 40% of Spaniards willing to get COVID-19 vaccine -survey
The survey was carried out on Dec. 1-9 among 3,800 people.
More countries ban flights from the UK
Canada, Argentina, Colombia, Peru and Chile are also restricting air traffic with the United Kingdom.
Reina Sofía Museum sued over exhibition
"This is recidivist behavior and goes against the very code of ethics of museums.."
UK Flight Ban Latest
The Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Germany, Italy, Ireland, France and Sweden have already forbidden flights from the UK from landing.
UK Flight ban Update
Cases of the new strain of coronavirus have been confirmed in other parts of the UK.
UK flights banned from some European destinations
London and the South East of England is under 2 week lockdown to stop the new strain of coronavirus from spreading.
Most passengers arriving in Minorca didn't have negative PCRs
Four more flights scheduled to arrive in Minorca on Sunday from Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and Palma.
Boris Johnson: "We cannot continue with Christmas as planned"
Fears growing about the transmission of the coronavirus variant.
Trawler fishing hours cut in the Balearic Islands
"To guarantee minimum profit, the boats need to go to out 200 days of the year.."
Spain's health minister rules out lockdown
The health minister appealed for responsibility and for celebrating Christmas "safely and properly".
Covid-19 vaccination begins next weekend in Spain
"Vaccinating the population is the beginning of the end, but it’s not the end.."
Iberia agrees a price for Air Europa, but there are conditions
Iberia will pay 500 million euros but not until 2026.
Warmer winter than normal forecast for Mallorca and Spain
Autumn is ending "warm and dry".
EU states to start COVID-19 vaccinations from December 27
"Our team here at BioNTech has been working through nights and weekends, has put off vacations. They will continue over the Christmas to make sure delivery can happen quickly."
Spain's Sanchez quarantines after France's Macron tests positive for COVID-19
Both were wearing masks when they met.
Over 200 nightclubs for sale across Spain
The number of clubs for sale reflects the harmful impact of the pandemic.
Amazon under the microscope in Mallorca
"It is unnecessary for Amazon to operate with its own centre in the Balearic Islands.."
Port Authority Alleged Corruption
The case against the Balearic Port Authority is reportedly related to the alleged awarding of moorings in Minorca and tenders for public contracts.
New Covid restrictions in Tenerife for Christmas
"We must reduce mobility on the busiest 14 days of the year to avoid more infections and more deaths,”
Hospitality industry doesn't see a recovery until the end of 2021
Hospitality turnover fell more in the Balearics than in any other region.
Tourists forecast to return to Mallorca in 2021
“Expensive PCR tests and complicated paperwork is putting tourists off coming to Spain.."
Spain expects to start COVID-19 vaccination as early as Jan 4 or 5
Spain plans to vaccinate elderly residents and staff in nursing homes first.
- 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"