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Party Holidays
German health minister warns against 'party holidays' in Majorca
People returning to Germany from designated risk regions face a coronavirus test or two weeks’ compulsory quarantine.
Health
'New outbreaks are the norm' says Spain as COVID-19 travel curbs pile up
"Every country is taking measures to fight COVID ... that they think are necessary to protect their citizens. We don't question the measures other countries take."
Tourism
TUI repatriating German Tourists from Majorca
The Spanish Government said on Friday that it will work to recover the safe corridors with Germany as soon as possible.
Coronavirus
Nightlife sector says it faces "total ruin"
"New total closure doesn't just place us on the brink of the abyss, it will be total ruin."
Covid-19
Germany to declare Majorca a virus risk region
The move deals a blow to hopes for a swift revival of mass tourism after months of lockdown.
Coronavirus
Spain to close nightlife establishments and to restrict smoking
Spain's regions have agreed to the measures proposed by the health minister.
Travel
UK says it has no choice but to quarantine French arrivals
France warned that it would reciprocate.
Health
Spain's Canary Islands curb smoking amid COVID-19 worries
Smoking will be banned when people cannot maintain a 2-metre (6.5-foot) distance between each other on the islands, which are popular with tourists.
Tariffs
Spain says U.S. should waive tariffs on EU goods as wine, olives hit
The Spanish government rejects a U.S. decision to maintain tariffs imposed on EU goods.
Nile fever
Twelve cases of Nile fever confirmed in Spain's Andalusia
The virus belongs to the same strand as the Zika virus, which caused outbreaks in North and South America in 2015 and 2018.
Tourism
Spain holiday bookings increasing more than other countries
Spain's holiday bookings owe a great deal to national tourism.
Health
Surge in Spain's virus cases prompts regional smoking ban, field hospital
Each region is largely in charge of its own response to the virus, leading to a patchwork of different restrictions and preventative measures.
Travel
Italy orders COVID tests on travellers from Greece, Spain, Croatia, Malta
With the annual summer holiday reaching its peak, health services are bracing for a return of travellers from destinations where social distancing, face masks and other protective measures appear to have been widely ignored.
Health
Covid-19 Strategy updated for Spain
Those who come into contact with a person who's been diagnosed with coronavirus whilst they're on holiday must self-isolate for 14 days when they return home.
Face masks
Brussels makes face masks compulsory in all public spaces as COVID-19 cases spike
The mask-wearing regulation is one of the strictest currently applied in European capitals.
Travel
Germany issues travel warning for Madrid due to coronavirus
The foreign ministry said it was warning against any unnecessary tourist trips.
Air travel
"Recovery" in number of flights, but still down 60%
Enaire handled 63% fewer flights in July, an improvement over the 89.7% fewer in June.
Tourism
Royal visit gives Majorcan town a boost
Hundreds lined the streets to catch a glimpse of King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Princess Sofía on Monday.
Economy
Think tank reckons that pandemic economic effects have "bottomed out"
The Foundation for Applied Economics Studies points to an "incipient recovery process".
Travel
Greece to require negative coronavirus test for entry from Sweden, Spain, Belgium
The required test cannot be older than 72 hours prior to entry.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Spain defends pandemic response as case numbers overtake Britain
The government said it had tested nearly 7.5 million people since the start of the pandemic.
Employment
Spanish government looking at "exceptional" benefit for 700,000 workers
The exceptional benefit would be 430 euros a month for three months.
Politics
Most Spaniards think ex-King Juan Carlos should not have left, opinion poll finds
On Friday that Juan Carlos had travelled by private plane from Spain to the United Arab Emirates on Monday.
Royals
Protesters call for end to Spanish monarchy after former king's exit
"We have to clean up the system of corruption and we should start with the crown."
Royal family
"Spain needs a monarchy to maintain the status quo"
Interview with historian Paul Preston CBE, biographer of Franco and the former King of Spain Juan Carlos, and considered one of the greatest experts on the Civil War and modern Spain.
Court
Catalan parliament passes motion against monarchy
The proposal "Catalonia is a republic and does not want a king" was passed by 69 votes in favour and 65 against.
Entertainment
A packed agenda for the Spanish Royals
King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and their daughters will also visit Minorca and Ibiza during their holiday in the Balearic Islands.
Travel
UK won't hesitate to add more countries to quarantine list
"If we need to take action as you've seen overnight we will of course not hesitate to do that."
Tourism
Hotels 37% full in July
FEHM says hotel occupancy levels in August and September will depend on whether the British Government lifts its quarantine measures.
Royals
Spain's ex-king Juan Carlos is in Abu Dhabi, says ABC newspaper
His lawyer, the royal palace and the government have all declined to say where he is.
Travel
Austria warns against travel to Spain except the islands
The Balearics and the Canaries are excluded from an Austrian warning about travel to Spain.
Travel
Germany testing for travellers from high-risk regions
New coronavirus cases in Germany have gone above 1,000 in a day for the first time since May.
Travel
Belgium adds Balearics to quarantine recommendation list
Various parts of Spain were already on the Belgian government's "orange" list.
Tourism
Spain's Canaries to cover all COVID-related costs for tourists
The move will take effect this week.
Travel
Islands excluded from Swiss quarantine for Spain
There's to be a ten-day quarantine for travellers arriving from Spain.
Royals
Spain's ex-king told friends his exit is only temporary, papers say
A Royal Palace spokesman and a lawyer for Juan Carlos both said they had nothing to say.
Tourism
British Foreign Office destroys hopes of air bridges
British Foreign Office says update based on increase in coronavirus clusters in Spain.
Economy
Spain's services sector grows in July in modest rebound from lockdown - PMI
Wednesday’s data showed only muted growth and “most worrying of all, incoming new business failing to regain meaningful traction as the economy opened up.
News
No immunity for former King Juan Carlos
Former King Juan Carlos announced on Monday that he was leaving the country.
Tourism
New disability recommendations for Tourist Destinations
The recommendations cover four different areas: Travel Planning & Protocols; Transport; Accommodation, Bars & Restaurants and Tourist Activities.
- 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"