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Coronavirus
UK quarantine for travellers returning from Spain
The quarantine will take effect from midnight Saturday.
Transport
A busy Saturday for Balearic Airports
Hundreds of flights due to take off or land at Balearic Airports on Saturday.
Crime
6 Algerian migrants arrested
Last year 41 boats with 507 occupants arrived in the Balearic Islands.
Health
Drastic action to stem the spread of Covid-19
922 people in Catalonia have been diagnosed with Covid-19.
Economy
Spain's hotel occupancy crashed in first half of 2020
The rate of occupancy in Spanish hotels more than halved in the first six months of the yea.
Travel
Norway to restrict travel from Spain, open more for Sweden
COVID-19 infections in Spain had risen to 30.9 per 100,000 inhabitants.
News
Law firm defends payments for PPE shipments
A total of 12 planes were chartered to bring PPE materials from China to Majorca.
Coronavirus
Virus jeopardises thousands of Spanish bars and restaurants
Some 40,000 bars and restaurants had already shut down permanently in tourism-dependent Spain which implemented one of Europe's toughest lockdowns.
Economy
Thousands of Spanish Airbus workers protest layoff plan
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said at the beginning of this month that the government was working with Airbus to find ways to keep jobs in the country.
News
Don't miss Comet Neowise!
Comet Neowise will appear in the northwest of the sky near the Plough.
Coronavirus
Spain hopes no need to close French border over coronavirus
Tourism accounts for about 12% of Spain's economic output and with the pandemic wreaking havoc on the summer seaso.
Economy
Spain's Industry Minister says there is "hope" about Nissan Barcelona closure
There is Hope About Nissan Barcelona Closure
Tourism
Hoteliers in a quandry over slump in bookings
Hoteliers in Majorca say they're receiving more cancellations than bookings.
Coronavirus
Spanish company providing Palma airport temperature control system
Indra is an information systems company which specialises in automatic test equipment.
Politics
No talks on closing borders with EU countries, Spanish minister says
French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Sunday did not rule out closing the border with Spain.
Politics
Spain to receive 140 bln euros from EU recovery fund, half in grants
Spain will use the proceeds to encourage investment in its economy's digital transformation, the transition into greener energy sources and education, Sanchez said.
Coronavirus
Spain's coronavirus rate triples in three weeks after lockdown easing
The occurrence of the novel coronavirus has jumped from eight cases per 100,000 inhabitants at the end of June
Politics
Pressure mounts on Spanish king to act on scandal allegations
Spain's Supreme Court opened an investigation into Juan Carlos' involvement with a high-speed rail contract in Saudi Arabia.
Health
Marked increase in Covid-19 infections
18,564 coronavirus infections in Spain since lockdown ended a month ago.
Health
Ciudadanos call for more controls at Ports & Airports
The Ciudadanos claim President Armengol's lack of foresight and imporvisation is generating confusion, insecurity and uncertainty.
Politics
EU leaders show first signs of compromise on stimulus plan
Divided and slow to respond at the start of the coronavirus outbreak in Europe, EU leaders believe they now have a chance to redeem themselves.
Coronavirus
Catalonia at the centre of the rise in coronavirus infections
The Catalonia government is not ruling out ordering lockdown.
Health
For first time, world records 1 million coronavirus cases in 100 hours
It has taken just four days to climb to 14 million cases from 13 million recorded on July 13.
Economy
EU leaders deadlocked over COVID recovery plan after a day of haggling
Pressure for deal is huge but major differences remain.
Football
La Liga title proves Zidane is more than smiling motivator
"He has been the key, he is the captain of this ship," said Real captain Sergio Ramos of his coach.
Football
After Messi tirade, what now for broken Barcelona?
Barca's president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said Setien will continue next season.
Politics
Spain's Sanchez says leaders have obligation to find a deal in EU summit
European Union leaders have an obligation to their citizens to reach an agreement on the EU recovery fund.
Coronavirus
Some four million people in Catalonia urged to stay home as coronavirus cases jump
Four million people in Catalonia, including its capital Barcelona, to stay home.
Coronavirus
Spanish government "not ruling out anything" in controlling coronavirus
There is to be "zero tolerance" of the likes of illegal street parties. The government wants to ensure that there is not "uncontrolled" transmission.
Tourism
Baggage handlers threaten strike action
Union Representatives claim luggage carts are a potential source of Covid-19.
Tourism
Tour Operators back binge tourism crackdown
Tour Operators in Germany and the UK welcome the closure of infamous party streets in Majorca.
Coronavirus
King Felipe pays tribute to the victims of the pandemic
The King stressed that there is a moral obligation to respect the dignity of the deceased.
Coronavirus
Barcelona considering bringing back restrictions
Mayor Ada Colau is ruling out a return to "total confinement", but "some measures" are being considered.
Coronavirus
Thousands of Catalans return to lockdown as Spain fights new virus clusters
A judge finally approved the regional government's stay-at-home order for residents of the city of Lleida and six nearby towns.
Politics
Spanish PM sees "very difficult hours ahead" as EU summit nears
Spain is among EU member states whose economies have been hard-hit by the pandemic and which want two-thirds of the recovery fund to be in the form of free grants.
Tourism
Bel Oliver's convenient new job
On Tuesday, the secretary of state for tourism got a new job with the UN. Meanwhile, there had been a revelation regarding the Covid "Responsible Tourism" seal.
Environment
Plastics having "disastrous effects" on seabeds
Ninety-nine per cent of plastic waste in seas and oceans ends up on seabeds.
News
New message for British Nationals
A comprehensive Q&A document has been published in English and Spanish to help answer any questions UK Nationals may have.
- 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"