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

24 Aug, 2020 @ 15:47

Lead·Mallorca

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

22 Aug, 2020 @ 08:07

Lead·Mallorca

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

20 Aug, 2020 @ 15:07

Lead·Mallorca

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

20 Aug, 2020 @ 11:13

Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca

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

19 Aug, 2020 @ 13:36

Lead·Mallorca

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

18 Aug, 2020 @ 12:22

Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead·Mallorca

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

17 Aug, 2020 @ 15:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

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

14 Aug, 2020 @ 13:21

Lead·Mallorca

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

14 Aug, 2020 @ 12:39

Lead·Mallorca

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

13 Aug, 2020 @ 14:13

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

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

12 Aug, 2020 @ 17:03

Lead·Mallorca

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

12 Aug, 2020 @ 16:43

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

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

11 Aug, 2020 @ 16:53

Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca

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

11 Aug, 2020 @ 16:27

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

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

11 Aug, 2020 @ 16:17

Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

Instascammer dupes Mallorcan restaurants into handing out freebies

Police are investigating a Instascammer who blagged free meals from restaurants and bars across the Balearic Islands by posing as a food influencer. The peckish

8 Aug, 2020 @ 12:03

Lead·Mallorca

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King Felipe of Spain and royal family arrive in Mallorca for their annual holiday

SPAIN’S royal family has arrived in Mallorca for their annual summer holiday. King Felipe, Queen Letizia and their two daughters are staying at the Merivent

8 Aug, 2020 @ 12:01

Lead·Mallorca

Spanish police seize €1million haul of cocaine in sting linked to Colombian crime gang

An organised crime sting across Spain resulted in 12 arrests and over €1million of drugs linked to a Columbian drug gang being seized. Police intercepted

8 Aug, 2020 @ 10:23

Madrid·Mallorca

Time is running out for thieving deer on the loose across Mallorca

A FARMER from Porreres had the fright of his life when he visited his farm in Montuïri late one night and discovered a herd of

5 Aug, 2020 @ 17:54

Environment·Mallorca

Woman in intensive care after throwing herself from third floor flat in front of her daughters

A WOMAN has plummeted from a third floor flat in the center of Andratx and is now in intensive care in Son Espases hospital. Circumstances

5 Aug, 2020 @ 17:47

Mallorca

Multiple hotel staff test positive for COVID-19 in Spain’s Mallorca after having ‘close contact’ with guests – but bosses refuse to close its doors

The Ministry of Health revealed that an outbreak had been detected among staff working at the Iberostar Club Cala Barca in Santanyi

31 Jul, 2020 @ 13:53

Lead·Mallorca

Town in Spain’s Mallorca becomes first to issue €300 penalty for throwing face mask on ground

Santa Eugenia town hall vowed to continue imposing the penalty to anyone who is seen throwing the personal protective gear on the ground

30 Jul, 2020 @ 17:08

Environment·Lead·Mallorca

Heatwave warning of 40C highs for Valencia region coupled with 'torrid' humid nights

Spain’s Mallorca on orange weather warning for African heatwave as temperatures soar to 40ºC

The State Meteorological Agency has forecasted sizzling highs from today until Saturday August 1 across the Balearic Islands

30 Jul, 2020 @ 13:44

Lead·Mallorca

British man fighting for his life after falling from third floor apartment block in Spain’s Mallorca

The British man, 26, plummeted from an apartment complex in the capital yesterday evening

29 Jul, 2020 @ 13:30

Lead·Mallorca

New COVID-19 outbreak detected in Spain’s Mallorca infecting at least 10 people

The Ministry of Health said the fresh COVID-19 cases are among a group of people who share the same apartment in S'Arenal de Llucmajor

28 Jul, 2020 @ 14:33

Coronavirus·Lead·Mallorca

Quarantine for returning UK travellers branded ‘disastrous’ by Balearic Islands and as ‘reaction to Spain’s transparency’ on coronavirus figures as it campaigns to be made exempt

Consell de Mallorca president slammed the two-week quarantine as 'disastrous' noting that it would impact the region considerably

27 Jul, 2020 @ 13:17

Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

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Spain’s Balearic Islands warns of more restrictions as region enters ‘second wave of COVID-19’

Two dead in horror head on road collision in Spain’s Mallorca

Bleach cleaning begins across village in Spain’s Mallorca as 56 people test positive for COVID-19 in one day

Hotels across Spain’s Mallorca offer unprecedented discounts of up to 50% to avoid closing this month

Doctor with no underlying health problems becomes first to die of COVID-19 in Spain’s Balearic Islands

New festival launched in Spain’s Ibiza to attract holidaymakers this autumn

No pool or boat parties and smoking ban: Spain’s Balearic Islands introduce tougher measures to combat COVID-19

British man plummets 150 metres to his death from famous sunset viewpoint in Spain’s Ibiza

Spain’s Balearic Islands vows ‘we will not lock up the people again’ as COVID-19 cases climb

Tourists take down Romanian pickpocket 48 hours after being robbed in Spain’s Mallorca

Spain’s Balearic Islands records HIGHEST number of COVID-19 infections since start of pandemic

Police arrest 34 members of Romanian pickpocketing gang who preyed on tourists in Spain’s Mallorca

One in three restaurants in Spain’s Mallorca will permanently close this year due to COVID-19 crisis

Two youths arrested in Spain’s Mallorca after gouging cat’s eyes out and beating it to death

NIGHTMARE: Spain’s Balearic Islands set to be declared ‘risk zone’ by Germany as COVID-19 infections exceed threshold

Instascammer dupes Mallorcan restaurants into handing out freebies

King Felipe of Spain and royal family arrive in Mallorca for their annual holiday

Spanish police seize €1million haul of cocaine in sting linked to Colombian crime gang

Time is running out for thieving deer on the loose across Mallorca

Woman in intensive care after throwing herself from third floor flat in front of her daughters

Multiple hotel staff test positive for COVID-19 in Spain’s Mallorca after having ‘close contact’ with guests – but bosses refuse to close its doors

Town in Spain’s Mallorca becomes first to issue €300 penalty for throwing face mask on ground

Spain’s Mallorca on orange weather warning for African heatwave as temperatures soar to 40ºC

British man fighting for his life after falling from third floor apartment block in Spain’s Mallorca

New COVID-19 outbreak detected in Spain’s Mallorca infecting at least 10 people

Quarantine for returning UK travellers branded ‘disastrous’ by Balearic Islands and as ‘reaction to Spain’s transparency’ on coronavirus figures as it campaigns to be made exempt

A breeding ground for champions: Inside the small Sevilla town that produced three of Spain’s World Cup heroes

Expat buyers in Spain should watch this major new housing proposal gathering pace in Brussels, writes Mark Stucklin

OPINION: I’m no green warrior – but surely the eco-zealots can see why this mega solar project will do more harm than good, writes Charlie Mullins

Emergency services rush to fringes of national park on the Costa del Sol after major wildfire breaks out overnight

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Low-calorie Mediterranean diet can help drop the pounds and strengthen the bones – new report

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