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Government of Spain’s Balearic Islands block anti-corruption investigation into vaccination of senior officials

An investigation had been opened over the controversial claim that six officials in Mallorca were among the first be vaccinated in the region

12 Apr, 2021 @ 21:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Woman hands herself into police following hit-and-run in Spain’s Mallorca

The victim remains in serious condition in hospital after having their foot amputated

12 Apr, 2021 @ 16:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Make a wish, whether it’s to see the penguins in Antarctica or climb Everest, keep your dreams alive

I NEVER thought I’d hear myself say ‘I wish I was busier’. When I set up my PR company I worked round the clock; weekends,

11 Apr, 2021 @ 17:00

Mallorca·Terenia Taras: Telling it like it is

The pension freedoms trap. Is your UK pension affected?

On 6 April 2015 the retirement landscape for Brits all over the world changed dramatically. Pension freedoms were introduced, and people were given the choice

10 Apr, 2021 @ 14:50

Alicante·Asturias·Barcelona·Benidorm·Business & Finance·Canary Islands·Costa Blanca·Lead·Madrid·Mallorca·Mar Menor·Murcia·Torrevieja·Valencia·Valencian Community

Spain’s Mallorca wins lucrative deal with Discovery network to showcase island as sports destination

"We want to convey to the whole world that right now, our greatest attraction is that we are a safe destination for tourism," said Consell

8 Apr, 2021 @ 20:30

Lead·Mallorca·Sport

Rafa Nadal makes pitstop at academy in Spain’s Mallorca before travelling to Monte Carlo Masters

For months, work has been underway at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar in Manacor where an innovative new sports facility is being added

8 Apr, 2021 @ 15:00

Celebrity·Lead·Mallorca·Sport

Spain’s Mallorca want to follow Barcelona’s lead and hold concert with 2,000 COVID-19 negative revellers

Inspired by the Love of Lesbian show which took place in Barcelona last month, the island's Association of Music has submitted a formal request to

7 Apr, 2021 @ 17:00

Entertainment·Lead·Mallorca

Motorcyclist has foot amputated after being mowed down in hit-and-run in Spain’s Mallorca

Police are appealing for information on the driver that mowed down a man on Carretera Militar in s'Arenal on Tuesday afternoon

7 Apr, 2021 @ 14:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Investigative TV series shows doctor in Spain’s Mallorca issuing fake PCR certificates to German tourists

In a investigative TV series with reporter Sascha Wintel and aired on German television, the doctor is seen issuing negative certificates to tourists that have

5 Apr, 2021 @ 15:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Drug smuggling family busted in joint operation between Columbia and Spain’s Mallorca

The investigation was initiated when police at Bogota's El Dorado airport discovered a package destined for Son Severa was concealing almost 5 kilos of cocaine.

2 Apr, 2021 @ 18:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

BEE BANDIT: 21 hives stolen from farm in Spain’s Mallorca

The bees had been taking part in an important environmental project where they were pollinating almond trees planted on the land

2 Apr, 2021 @ 15:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

MUST READ: Face masks will not be mandatory on beaches in Spain’s Balearic Islands IF these two conditions are met

Finally, clarification was given on the controversial new law and face masks will not have to be worn on any Balearic beach provided that two

1 Apr, 2021 @ 20:00

Lead·Mallorca

Police patrols stepped up in tourist hotspots across Spain’s Mallorca this weekend

In a bid to prevent a surge in coronavirus infections, the Balearic government and the Guardia Civil has launched a special operation to monitor areas

1 Apr, 2021 @ 17:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

British man plunges to his death in a suspected suicide from a Mallorca clifftop in Spain

A British man has died after a 45 metre fall from a Mallorca viewpoint in the Formentor area of the island yesterday afternoon(March 31). Witnesses

1 Apr, 2021 @ 11:23

Lead·Mallorca

Spain’s Balearic Islands want to relax measure forcing use of face masks on beaches

Balearic Health Minister Patricia Gomez said she has already appealed to the Spanish government for flexibility on this measure

31 Mar, 2021 @ 17:00

Health·Lead·Mallorca

Tourists that test positive for COVID-19 in Spain’s Mallorca will be isolated at dedicated hotel

From today until April 5, 522 flights are scheduled to land in Mallorca from Germany

30 Mar, 2021 @ 15:00

Health·Lead·Mallorca

Man charged with attempted murder after trying to suffocate flatmate in Spain’s Mallorca

The 34-year-old Senegalese man was taken into custody after police were called out to a disturbance at a flat in Palma's Pere Garau district

30 Mar, 2021 @ 10:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

IN PICS: Police shut down illegal parties across Spain’s Mallorca

In Mallorca, social interactions are limited to six people and face masks are mandatory

29 Mar, 2021 @ 15:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Living in Spain? Where will you pay Inheritance Tax?

‘In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes’ – Benjamin Franklin Never a truer word spoken, and quite honestly a depressing one! Part

26 Mar, 2021 @ 18:15

Alicante·Asturias·Barcelona·Benidorm·Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead·Madrid·Mallorca·Mar Menor·Torrevieja·Valencia·Valencian Community

Spain’s Palma de Mallorca delays renaming of streets ‘linked’ to Franco after move heavily criticised by historians

The capital's City Council had intended to wipe out the memory of Franco by renaming 12 streets at a cost of €40,000

26 Mar, 2021 @ 17:55

Lead·Mallorca

Spain’s Palma de Mallorca ‘erases’ Franco’s memory by renaming streets linked to dictator

Mayor Jose Hila said that ‘erasing Franco's heritage from the streets was not only a legal obligation, but also a moral obligation towards his victims’

25 Mar, 2021 @ 17:00

Lead·Mallorca

MISSING: British girl, 14, vanishes from outside school in Spain’s Mallorca

The teen, named as 14-year-old Taya O’Loughlin, went missing around 8am on Tuesday

25 Mar, 2021 @ 12:45

Lead·Mallorca

Entry into Spain’s Balearic Islands restricted BUT residents can enjoy inter-island travel

This means that from March 26, entry into and out of the Balearic Islands will be prohibited unless for a justified

24 Mar, 2021 @ 19:15

Lead·Mallorca

Interior of bars and restaurants to close in Spain’s Mallorca just weeks after reopening

THE Balearic government has ordered for the interior areas of bars and restaurants to close in Mallorca this week. In response to a surge in

24 Mar, 2021 @ 15:45

Lead·Mallorca

Inter-island travel may be prohibited across Spain’s Balearic Islands from next week

In a bid to prevent a fourth wave of coronavirus, the Balearic government has ordered a ban on inter-island travel unless for a justified cause

23 Mar, 2021 @ 17:45

Lead·Mallorca

Spain’s Balearic Islands may enforce new restrictions after rebound in COVID-19 cases

With the COVID-19 incident rate jumping from 41.2 to 47 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in just one week, Balearic spokesman Iago Negueruela said the government

22 Mar, 2021 @ 21:00

Health·Lead·Mallorca

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Government of Spain’s Balearic Islands block anti-corruption investigation into vaccination of senior officials

Woman hands herself into police following hit-and-run in Spain’s Mallorca

Make a wish, whether it’s to see the penguins in Antarctica or climb Everest, keep your dreams alive

The pension freedoms trap. Is your UK pension affected?

Spain’s Mallorca wins lucrative deal with Discovery network to showcase island as sports destination

Rafa Nadal makes pitstop at academy in Spain’s Mallorca before travelling to Monte Carlo Masters

Spain’s Mallorca want to follow Barcelona’s lead and hold concert with 2,000 COVID-19 negative revellers

Motorcyclist has foot amputated after being mowed down in hit-and-run in Spain’s Mallorca

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Investigative TV series shows doctor in Spain’s Mallorca issuing fake PCR certificates to German tourists

Drug smuggling family busted in joint operation between Columbia and Spain’s Mallorca

BEE BANDIT: 21 hives stolen from farm in Spain’s Mallorca

MUST READ: Face masks will not be mandatory on beaches in Spain’s Balearic Islands IF these two conditions are met

Police patrols stepped up in tourist hotspots across Spain’s Mallorca this weekend

British man plunges to his death in a suspected suicide from a Mallorca clifftop in Spain

Spain’s Balearic Islands want to relax measure forcing use of face masks on beaches

Tourists that test positive for COVID-19 in Spain’s Mallorca will be isolated at dedicated hotel

Man charged with attempted murder after trying to suffocate flatmate in Spain’s Mallorca

IN PICS: Police shut down illegal parties across Spain’s Mallorca

Living in Spain? Where will you pay Inheritance Tax?

Spain’s Palma de Mallorca delays renaming of streets ‘linked’ to Franco after move heavily criticised by historians

Spain’s Palma de Mallorca ‘erases’ Franco’s memory by renaming streets linked to dictator

MISSING: British girl, 14, vanishes from outside school in Spain’s Mallorca

Entry into Spain’s Balearic Islands restricted BUT residents can enjoy inter-island travel

Interior of bars and restaurants to close in Spain’s Mallorca just weeks after reopening

Inter-island travel may be prohibited across Spain’s Balearic Islands from next week

Spain’s Balearic Islands may enforce new restrictions after rebound in COVID-19 cases

Spain paves the way for 310 square-km offshore wind farm as close as 25km from the Costa del Sol shore

Spain’s TENTH named storm arrives: Pedro will bring winds of up to 110km/h – and more insurance claims

Foreigners bought up nearly half of all properties sold in this Costa Blanca province in late 2025 – but Brits are falling

Spain’s La Liga is offering a €50 reward to anyone who reports bars streaming football without a licence

Leaked police report claims Spanish government is ‘massively underestimating’ scale of new migrant amnesty plan with up to 1.35 million applying