One year on in Mallorca
Friday March 13th, Coronavirus was confirmed in all of the 50 provinces in Spain.
We baked, a lot!
We baked, a lot!
The do's and dont's of a Mallorcan Lockdown; I think!
Our weekly contributor, Frank Leavers, talks about the easing of the current lockdown.
Staying sane in crazy times
Vicky McLeod gives us some of the tips that people have been using to overcome the difficulties of lockdown.
Do you think that closing shopping centres, bars and restaurants will stop the spread of Covid-19?
The year of the impossible
The state of alarm, the lockdowns, the confinements - call them what you will - were not tools that any democratic government would wish to utilise.
Mobility, lockdowns and tardiness
The health authorities maintained that there was no need for a perimeter lockdown of Sa Pobla in the style of Manacor.
Police
Police report places Balearic president as having been in a bar after 1am
The bar owner says that he hadn't closed because there was an "authority" on the premises.
Viewpoint
You are very welcome
“Remember that these 10,000 tourists could have gone elsewhere, they elected to come here..”
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Start all over again
Wandering around areas of Palma that used to be bustling with vibrant businesses it is quite apparent that some of our well known and much-loved restaurants and bars will not be opening again.
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Cake Makes Everything Better
Diane Hughes grew up in Stepney Green and then moved to Brentwood. She has lived in Majorca for a decade.
For better health, Majorca’s the best fit
The death of the traditional gym?
But all the equipment in the world can’t provide the motivation and engagement that comes with face-to-face coaching and group training.
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Crafty Creators
These developing artists and craftspeople certainly took a step towards a fulfilling hobby or even a new career.
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Artists in lockdown
I spoke to some established artists on the island about their creations over the past months.
- Traveller registration system: If Mallorca's demands are not met, the Spanish Government will be taken to court
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh move to scrap new tourist registration scheme in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- The Balearics become 'Nomadland': Homelessness swallows the working class
Comment
Comment: Two years from lockdown
Who would have thought two years ago that we would still be wearing masks?
Humphrey Carter16/03/2022 09:35