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Wagging tails therapy dog cheers Spanish special-needs kids during COVID
His students have become more responsive and collaborative, with faster reactions.
Mallorca package holidays a top choice on 'Black Friday'
Hotel chains and Airlines did a roaring trade on 'Black Friday' with sales way above forecasts.
Canary Islands see tourism improving next year but not to what it should be
The chain of seven islands is popular especially during the winter.
Children's TV presenter causes a storm with Xmas video
Spanish TV presenter with a rather raunchy Christmas video.
Sánchez asks for a "Christmas gift of safety"
A critical stage is approaching that will coincide with the first mass vaccination.
Spaniards returning to Spain not exempt from needing PCR tests
Antigen tests are not felt to be sensitive enough.
Facebook debate over Palma's Christmas lights
Some people are questioning whether lavish Christmas decorations are appropriate when the economy is on its knees.
Sánchez hopes for "one of the best years for tourism in Spain"
2021, if expectations for the vaccine are met ...
Time running out to find Brexit agreement on Gibraltar
"It is clearly in all parties' interests to find a solution, to ensure ongoing well-being and prosperity in the region."
How will Santa Claus deliver presents this Christmas?
EU asked to guarantee mobility of Santa Claus and the Three Wise Men.
Spain's health minister confirms population groups to receive vaccine
The three phases of the vaccination programme will last until next summer.
Spain shines at Christmas
The lights are usually an important tourist attraction.
Spain considers limiting Christmas celebrations to six people
Some regional health chiefs, including in Catalonia and Madrid, are advocating for a less stringent limit of 10 people for holiday gatherings.
Spain eyes first new budget in years after Catalan party says will back it
Political instability has prevented previous governments from passing a full-year budget since 2016.
Spain reaching the beginning of the end of the pandemic
Pedro Sánchez insisted that the second state of alarm is proving to be effective.
Spain's PM sides with Germany over importance of U.S. security role
"I see no other option ... I am confident we will reach an agreement before the end of the year."
Hundreds of migrants rescued in the Canary Islands
Rescue services are searching for survivors of a patera that capsized off the coast of Órzola.
Another patera intercepted in Balearic waters
The migrants have been transferred to Palma port for processing.
Tens of thousands homeless in Spain
Médicos del Mundo helped 163 homeless men and women during the coronavirus lockdown.
Barcelona bars spring back to life after 5-week coronavirus closure
The region also reopened theatres, cinemas, musical halls and outdoor sports facilities with a 50% maximum occupancy.
Spain will have 13,000 coronavirus vaccination points
Prime Minister Sánchez says that there will be a "single vaccination strategy" for Spain.
Balearic airports prepared for requiring proof of negative PCR tests
There will be control windows with signs for 'foreign health authority'.
Mercadona reaffirms commitment to sustainability
Mercadona is working towards a triple goal in 2025.
'King of Steel' to be extradited
An international arrest warrant was issued for Ancira and he was detained at Son Sant Joan Airport on May 28, 2019.
A substantial part of Spanish population to be vaccinated in the first half of 2021
The cabinet will approve the vaccination strategy next week.
Spain lowers price cap on COVID-19 masks
There is no price cap on reusable masks made out of fabric.
British Tour Operators call for antigen tests
The European Commission has encouraged EU member states to use rapid antigen testing to contain the virus and limit quarantine measures.
Hunger strike in Palma
Union Representatives pointed out that France has already announced plans to ban visas for illegal immigrants.
Beach weather in Mallorca in November
"Temperatures reached the 25 degrees Centigrade mark..."
Another migrant boat intercepted
Five migrants were rescued near Cala d’Or on Monday and 21 others were rescued on Sunday.
Brussels gives green light to antigen tests for travellers
Member states are being urged to recognise the validity of rapid antigen tests.
Antigen tests in Pharmacies?
Galicia carried out voluntary rapid tests in pharmacies in five Municipalities in October and anyone who tested positive was given a PCR test.
Number of migrant boats reaching the Canaries surge
Around 17,000 migrants have arrived on the Canary Islands this year.
40% of Spaniards feel others have not been public-spirited
On the other hand, 50% think people have been public-spirited during the pandemic.
Spain lagging behind in command of English
The Balearics ranked fifth lowest among Spain's regions.
Pfizer ends COVID-19 trial with 95% success rate
Pfizer said there were 170 cases of COVID-19 in its trial of more than 43,000 volunteers.
Call for nationwide terrace smoking ban to prevent virus transmission
The Balearics is one of the regions where there is such a ban.
Santa candles get masked up in Greece in COVID-19 surge
"We are trying to convey a message that health comes first, then everything else."
Free car on offer in Palma
"If you send me your address I will send you the documentation and we can complete the transfer.."
- 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"