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Calvia rents go into nose dive
Rental property prices in Palma fell by 2.9% in October.
Vaccine gives industry hope
EasyJet says vaccine news boosts bookings after 1 billion loss
"We know that down the line people want to travel. Just by the news of the vaccine, you know, last Monday bookings were up close to 50%..."
Moderna says its vaccine is 94.5% effective in preventing COVID-19
"We are going to have a vaccine that can stop COVID-19."
Apple faces first major action involving EU privacy rules
"Apple's use of a tracking code that is automatically generated on every iPhone when set up"
Strange sea creature found on Australian beach
Experts warn that this creature can deliver a nasty sting.
Boris Johnson in quarantine
Tory MP, Lee Anderson said on Facebook that he lost his sense of taste on Friday, had a test on Saturday and was confirmed positive on Sunday.
Mallorca confirms PCRs for domestic travellers
"The objective is to shield the Balearics from contagion from abroad and to be a safe destination for the 2021 tourist season.."
Massive PCR fines in Spain
Anyone arriving in Spain without a negative PCR test will be fined and forced to have a rapid test.
Canary Islands hotels ask Spain and EU to act on migrant crisis
Up to 10 tourism complexes in Gran Canaria are hosting migrants.
Spanish government preparing aid plan for bars and restaurants
The hospitality industry is seeking direct aid worth 8,500 million euros,
Ol' blue eyes to the rescue!
Kaavan was all alone at Islamabad Zoo in Pakistan for 35 years.
Spain to require negative tests for travellers arriving from risk areas
The test requirement is expected to come into effect on November 23.
Norwegian Airlines blow to Mallorca
The airline has grounded 15 of its 21 aircraft and its network will be reduced to just 12 domestic routes, all from Oslo.
Mallorca Weather in 2050
Change in weather expected in the Balearic Islands by the end of 2020.
Menorca in the Egyptian desert
Menorca is the name of a zone in Egypt's new administrative capital.
Spain to get first Pfizer vaccines in early 2021, Health Minister says
Optimism around the world as the vaccine against Covid-19 is getting closer.
'Great day for humanity' Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine over 90% effective
"Today is a great day for science and humanity," Albert Bourla, Pfizer's chairman and chief executive, said.
Joe Biden, the 46th president of the USA
Spain's prime minister has wished Biden and Harris "good luck".
BBC and other sources say Biden has won the US presidency
The BBC and Sky are among sources calling a Biden win.
Health
Denmark takes drastic Covid-19 action
“These are the first reported cases of animal-to-human transmission..”
Economy
Ryanair takes legal action
Ryanair stepped up its campaign against state aid last September to prevent airlines being bailed out by governments.
Palma among hotel investment target destinations
Investment funds looking to acquire at more competitive prices.
LIDL recall
Lidl says customers will be given a full refund, with or without a receipt and can return the products to any Lidl store.
Victory on the horizon for Joe Biden
Joe Biden has 264 of the 270 delegates required to win the US Presidential Election.
Joe Biden close to victory
Joe Biden now has 264 of the 270 delegates required to win the US Presidential Race.
Politics
Explainer: What might happen if U.S. election result is disputed?
Under the Presidential Succession Act, if Congress still has not declared a presidential or vice presidential winner by then, the Speaker of the House would serve as acting president. Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, is the current speaker.
Economy
Spanish unemployment rises in October as second wave of COVID-19 bites
Many still struggle to find work.
Covid vaccine
Oxford COVID-19 vaccine trial results due this year but not there yet, trial chief says
A vaccine that works is seen as a game-changer in the battle against the coronavirus, which has killed more than 1.2 million people worldwide.
USA elections
Trump falsely claims victory with votes uncounted, rival Biden confident
Polls have closed and voting has stopped across the country, but election laws in U.S. states require all votes to be counted.
U.S. elections
Trump gains ground overnight in UK betting markets, Biden still favourite
Trump's odds of winning the election improved to 39% from 35%
Coronavirus
Spanish extends unemployment subsidies for arts and culture workers
Workers who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus
Rising COVID-19 cases push Spain's regions to call for tighter restrictions
Regional authorities cannot impose home confinement without central government authorization.
Coronavirus
Spain sets record COVID-19 case rise with over 55,000 new infections -health ministry
Spain's health minister Salvador Illa refused the region permission to impose a full lockdown.
Tourism
Travel to Spain collapses as coronavirus hits
Coronavirus infections dissuaded many from traveling.
Attacks in Europe
Europe's COVID curbs prompt pushback as Brexit 'godfather' slams PM Johnson
"Farage proposes targeting those most at risk, like the sick and the elderly"
Travel
Ryanair posts first summer loss in decades; cash pile grows
Ryanair is planning to fly between 50% and 80% of its pre-pandemic capacity next year.
Doña Sofía is 82 today
Happy Birthday Queen Sofía
The coronavirus crisis has paralysed official activities, but that has not prevented Queen Sofía from supporting charities, social causes and cultural events.
Health
England's quarantine may be extended
Schools, colleges and universities will stay open during the quarantine period.
State of alarm
Violent protests against lockdown in several Spanish cities
Disturbances in Madrid and in cities in three other regions.
- 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"