Spain’s Balearic Islands announces BIGGEST fall in GDP in region’s history
In the second quarter of 2020, that is, during the months of April, May and June, the Balearic GDP fell by a whopping 40.5%
Nursing home COVID-19 outbreak in Spain’s Mallorca leaves two dead and 75 infected
Ministry officials say the outbreak was detected over the weekend after an employee began to experience symptoms of the virus
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Heartaches as young mum, 23, found dead in Ibiza hotel by devastated sister
A YOUNG mother has been found dead in her Ibiza hotel room by her heartbroken sister. Amy Connor, 23, had
Jet2 cancels ALL flights and holiday packages to Spain’s Balearic Islands until November 30
As well as noting the 'continuous uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,' they admitted that the quarantine imposed on travellers by the British government had
No smoking outside home, face masks at work: Spain’s Balearic Islands toughen up measures against COVID-19
The new measures have been introduced in response to a noticeable increase in cases across the region
Hollywood star Johnny Depp confirmed to appear at film festival in Spain’s Palma de Mallorca
In the fifth edition of the Italian film festival, Depp will present one of his latest films - Waiting for the Barbarians
Spain’s Balearic Islands records over 900 new COVID-19 infections in one day, however majority are asymptomatic
Despite the rising number of cases, the Balearic Ministry of Health have stressed that the 'majority are asymptomatic or have very mild symptoms'
Teenager stabs father seven times for confiscating mobile phone in Spain’s Mallorca
The boy, 13, inflicted multiple stab wounds to his dad when he had his telephone taken away from him over the weekend
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Spain’s Balearic Islands warns of more restrictions as region enters ‘second wave of COVID-19’
"Some of the measures that could be adopted are similar to those of Catalonia," said the spokesman for the region's infectious diseases' committee, Javier Arranz
Two dead in horror head on road collision in Spain’s Mallorca
A man and a woman, aged 42 and 44, lost their lives as they were travelling on a motorbike down the MA-19 in Santanyi
Bleach cleaning begins across village in Spain’s Mallorca as 56 people test positive for COVID-19 in one day
A total of 56 people tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday, the largest number of infections that has so far been confirmed in the village
Hotels across Spain’s Mallorca offer unprecedented discounts of up to 50% to avoid closing this month
In an attempt to increase their capacity, reported in some to be as low as 30%, hoteliers are now introducing unprecedented discounts this month
Doctor with no underlying health problems becomes first to die of COVID-19 in Spain’s Balearic Islands
The German national had relocated to Mallorca almost 10 years ago and worked at Clinica Rotger in Palma
New festival launched in Spain’s Ibiza to attract holidaymakers this autumn
The Ibiza Onspring-Offspring Festival serves to extend the summer season and show that the White Isle has much more to offer than its famous nightclubs
No pool or boat parties and smoking ban: Spain’s Balearic Islands introduce tougher measures to combat COVID-19
Boat and pool parties will now be strictly prohibited, since according to the Balearic government, these are where contagions are most likely to occur
British man plummets 150 metres to his death from famous sunset viewpoint in Spain’s Ibiza
It is estimated that the victim fell from a height of 150 metres
Spain’s Balearic Islands vows ‘we will not lock up the people again’ as COVID-19 cases climb
President Francina Armengol did however warn that restrictions may be put in place to help halt the spread of coronavirus
Tourists take down Romanian pickpocket 48 hours after being robbed in Spain’s Mallorca
Investigators say the thief had been arrested five times in just three weeks for the same crime
Spain’s Balearic Islands records HIGHEST number of COVID-19 infections since start of pandemic
Setting a new record, the Balearic Ministry of Health confirmed 228 new COVID-19 cases yesterday
Police arrest 34 members of Romanian pickpocketing gang who preyed on tourists in Spain’s Mallorca
A total of 34 members, all of Romanian nationality, were arrested in multiple raids across the island yesterday
One in three restaurants in Spain’s Mallorca will permanently close this year due to COVID-19 crisis
Significant loss of profits are attributed to the lack of visitors on the island, as well as a commitment to employees on a six-month contract
Two youths arrested in Spain’s Mallorca after gouging cat’s eyes out and beating it to death
The heinous act was uncovered by residents who were awoken in the early hours by a howling feline
NIGHTMARE: Spain’s Balearic Islands set to be declared ‘risk zone’ by Germany as COVID-19 infections exceed threshold
The risk upgrade comes as the number of coronavirus infections has now exceeded the threshold set by Germany