30 million euro plan to combat Mallorca traffic gridlock
Council to present proposals to limit the entry of vehicles to the island and regulate the fleet of rental cars.
Balearic president says 20 million tourists a year “is not sustainable” limits not being ruled out
Tourism generates 87% of GDP and 40% of employment in the Balearics.
Palma calls for limits on cruise ship arrivals, rental cars and a ban on party boats
Two new taxes could be introduced for cruise passengers.
Balearic minister recommends continuing to wear masks in crowds
Calls for responsibility.
Spanish U-turn for unvaccinated Britons
Spain reverses rule relaxation for unvaccinated travellers.
Masks could be lifted in Mallorca this week
Lifting of the law will give tourism a boost.
Covid caution still applying to fiesta events
A mass event outdoors is defined as one with 300 or more people.
Cruise lines set sail for Ibiza and Minorca because of Palma restrictions
Majorca is a “paradise fore the cruise industry”.
Spain to reduce quarantine period to seven days
“We are better and more prepared to confront the omicron variant.”
Nightlife sector threatened with closure
Sanctioning procedures have been opened against clubs where there have been breaches.
Balearic government considering new Covid measures for the New Year
Unspecified as yet, but nightlife in the frame.
Measures to be presented, as Omicron set to become dominant variant
Measures are expected to again focus on hospitality and nightlife.
High court dismisses Balearics smoking ban appeal
A Spanish tobacco company lodged the appeal.
Balearics priority is vaccination, but new measures being reviewed
The opposition fear that bars and restaurants will bear the brunt of any new restrictions.
“No excuses” not to be vaccinated says Balearic government
The government, for the moment, is not planning on ramping up restrictions.
Appeal against Easter travel restrictions goes to the Supreme Court
The AREMA restaurants association lodged an appeal against government restrictions.
Rain, rain and more rain: the week in Mallorca
Storm Blas was a blast for winter tourism; waves, other than those of the sea, were on their way; and there were charges of sedition.
Restrictions at Christmas not being ruled out
Restrictions, if a "sixth wave" looks likely.
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