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Travel
Spain confirms that borders will not reopen until the end of June
While most EU countries are lifting restrictions from Monday, other countries are waiting.
Health
Thermographic cameras for passenger temperature controls
A Passenger Location Card will be one of the measures for travellers arriving in Spain.
Tourism
Cruise Ships draining water resources
Every Cruise Ship in Palma consumes an average of 628,000 litres of water per mooring.
Tourism
British Airways, Ryanair & Easyjet take legal action
The UK's 14-day quarantine for International Arrivals came into force on Monday.
Tourism
The domino effect...
The Tourism Pilot Scheme has had a positive effect on Majorca's summer season.
Travel
Ryanair rejects new UK guidance for passengers to check in all luggage
Ryanair said the government should focus their efforts on scrapping the quarantine on people arriving in Britain.
Tourism
Canary Islands aim to allow German tourists but with coronavirus tests unlike Balearics
The source said it had not yet been decided if testing would be done before people travel or on arrival.
Education
Health measures agreed for the next school year
The regions have agreed measures with the national education ministry.
Celebrities
Prince Philip, patriarch of the British royals, quietly turns 99
The royals make little fuss about their birthdays in public but this year celebrations have been even more muted.
Tourism
Travel agencies face paying package holiday refunds
A change to a decree from end-March could cause "unquantifiable harm" to travel agencies.
Coronavirus
99% of minors are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms
The Kids Corona research programme also considers pregnant women.
Coronavirus
Health ministry considering reduction in coronavirus quarantine period
Nothing to do with foreign travellers; this is the self-isolation for anyone in Spain who is positive.
New normal
Government publishes decree for the new normal
The provisions for the "new normal" will apply until there is an end to the health crisis.
Tourism
Turespaña releases Tourism Advert
Turespaña highlights the beauty of Majorca in advert for tourism in Spain.
Investigation
Spain's supreme court investigates former king in Saudi case
Juan Carlos was popular for his role in the country's transition to democracy in the late seventies, before various scandals eroded public approval a decade ago and forced him to pass the throne to his son.
Tourism
Ryanair boss blasts UK quarantine rule
Ryanair CEO, Michael O'Leary blasts UK quarantine rule.
Society
First minimum living income to be paid this month
255,000 people will be the first beneficiaries of the Spanish government's new scheme.
Travel
BA owner considering legal challenge on UK quarantine as relations fray
Says government did not consult industry over new legislation.
Environment
Cala Blanca could become the cleanest beach in Spain
Cala Blanca in Andratx, is one of 12 beaches selected to participate in the new edition of #MiPlayaSinPlásticos.
Health
Surprising results in the Seroprevalence study
Results from the second round of the Seroprevalence Study show lower Covid-19 immunity in the Balearic Islands.
Police
Nineteen arrests in police drugs operation that started in Majorca
A yacht was intercepted as it was making its way to Dakar in Senegal.
Health
Face coverings to be compulsory on Public Transport in England
Face coverings will be compulsory on public transport in England from June 15.
News
Mass protest in tribute to George Floyd on Sunday
Palma rally in tribute to George Floyd will begin at 1800 on Sunday in Plaza del Mercat de l’Olivar.
News
Madeleine McCann Update
German Prosecutor says he's convinced that Madeleine McCann is dead and a German sex offender is the prime suspect.
News
Land borders with France & Portugal to open
Spain is opening land borders with France & Portugal.
News
New suspect linked to Madeleine McCann disappearance
German Police say they've identified a new suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
Tourism
State finance for tourism industry "insufficient"
A contrast is made with the French government's direct aid package for the tourism industry.
State of alarm
Spanish government secures final state of alarm extension
The government will next week approve a decree law for measures once the state of alarm is lifted.
Tourism
Spain may open its borders in June
Spain is keen to agree travel protocols at European level.
Tourism
Germany partially lifts International travel ban
Berlin lifts travel ban for European Union Member States, Britain, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.
News
UK mandatory 14-day quarantine from June 8
Britain's 14-day quarantine begins on Monday, June 8.
News
"Racism is the pandemic of America"
George Clooney has called racism the pandemic of America and called for new political leadership in the United States.
Tourism
Tourism Sector won't recover until 2022
Experts say it will take another 2 years for the Tourism Sector to get back to the level it was at in 2019.
News
Black Lives Matter
Black Tuesday initiative launched in tribute to George Floyd who was murdered in Minneapolis.
Health
No Covid-19 deaths for 2nd day in a row
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that there have been zero Covid-19 deaths in Spain since Sunday.
De-escalation
Health minister says no to Phase 3 travel between regions
The transport minister had suggested on Monday that there could be travel between regions in Phase 3.
- 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"