Tag: Balearic Islands
‘DISASTROUS’: Phase 3 restrictions on nightclubs such as markers on dancefloors blasted by business owners in Spain’s Mallorca and...
Clubbers will be forced to wear face masks and marks will be painted on the dance floor to aid social distancing
Spain’s Balearic Islands propose arrival of 3,000 international holidaymakers in JUNE as part of pilot test for tourism
These tourists would largely be made up of German nationals due to ongoing discussions with tour operators in the country
Self-employed in Spain’s Balearic Islands to receive between €2,000 and €3,000 in NON-REFUNDABLE aid if they continue their activity...
Using a pot of €11.4 million, the self-employed will be able to apply for a non-refundable payment on the condition that they continue their activity this year
TASTE THE BALEARICS: Home cooking with Chef Lorenzo Garrispani at Petunia Ibiza – Bream tartare with rocket, apple and...
Inspired by flavours of the Balearic Islands, Chef Lorenzo shares his recipe for a delicious bream tartare with rocket, apple and honey
EXCLUSIVE: Inside the stunning beachside home in Spain’s Mallorca used for hit Netflix series White Lines
Hedonism, drugs and corruption - but the smash hit Ibiza series White Lines is actually mostly filmed in Mallorca, the Olive Press can reveal
Controversy as Spain’s Balearic Islands grants €8.2 MILLION to entrepreneurs with offshore companies in Panama and Malta to purchase...
In the wake of the revelations, opposition parties have demanded an explanation from President Francina Armengol
Airbnb let off €300,000 fine for advertising ‘unregistered’ holiday homes in Spain’s Mallorca
The Ministry of Innovation, Research and Tourism had slapped Airbnb with the fine after determining that they had 'commercialised tourist homes illegally in Mallorca'
Air Nostrum to resume inter-island flights in Spain’s Balearic Islands from MAY 24 as government promises to stop ‘abusive’...
The announcement comes after the airline reached an agreement with the Government of the Balearic Islands to restart flights between Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca
Amanda Butler is hoping Spain’s Balearic Islands can be a leader in eco-construction after coronavirus
I implore our governments, and our developers and builders, to learn from this
Romantic getaways for residents and 80% discounts on rooms – Crisis-hit hoteliers in Spain’s Mallorca get inventive in the...
It is fair to say that a hotel, or any business for that matter, would be unable to survive without a steady stream of revenue
TASTE THE BALEARICS: Home cooking with Chef Lorenzo Garrispani at Petunia Ibiza – Squid ink ravioli stuffed with sea...
Inspired by flavours of the Balearic Islands, Chef Lorenzo shares his recipe for an innovative squid ink ravioli stuffed with sea bass and orange
Why a ban on sales in Spain’s shops could spell disaster for small businesses in Mallorca
A local merchant told the Olive Press that he has "not earned any income for two months and the only way to entice clients is through sales"
Restaurants, bars and cafes in Spain’s Mallorca warned of ‘serious repercussions’ if terrace safety measures not respected as multiple...
Crowds of people, tables seated less than two meters away and a failure by staff to wear masks are just seen at terraces this week
Restaurants and bars in Spain’s Balearic Islands join ‘Toast for you’ campaign, inviting healthcare workers, law enforcement and journalists...
The solidarity campaign serves to honour those who have kept the Balearic community healthy, safe and informed throughout the coronavirus crisis
Mallorca businesses gear up to reopen on Monday as island joins Formentera, Ibiza and Menorca in Phase 1 of...
"We will start to de-escalate, but it is important that we do it very well and do not let down our guard," said President Francina Armengol
REVEALED: 17 municipalities in Spain’s Mallorca have NO active cases of coronavirus while Palma leads the ranking for infections
Out of the island's 53 municipalities, 445 people are being treated for coronavirus in 36 municipalities, leaving 17 without any active cases
TASTE THE BALEARICS: Home cooking with Chef Lorenzo Garrispani at Petunia Ibiza – Cod Mantecado with pea and onion...
Inspired by flavours of the Balearic Islands, Chef Lorenzo shares his recipe for a delicious Cod Mantecado
NO new infections or deaths in last 24 hours for Spain’s Balearic Islands as region continues to win battle...
The positive news serves as a clear signal that the region is winning the battle against the virus
Balearic Islands predict economy will shrink THREE times more than rest of Spain due to impact of coronavirus on...
The forecast represents a significantly bleaker outlook than the rest of Spain, whose central government predicted a fall of 9.2% in GDP
Real estate agent Amanda Butler looks ahead to brighter days as Spain’s Balearic Islands emerge from the worst of...
WELL that’s what we’d all like to say, and will celebrate when it truly happens with gusto! I am...
Spain’s Balearic Islands launch inter-island holiday packages for residents from JULY to coincide with ‘end’ of COVID-19 de-escalation plan
Travel agencies, hoteliers and airlines are preparing holiday packages in Formentera, Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca for residents of the Balearic Islands
Hoteliers in Spain’s Mallorca put forward Playa de Palma as tourism pilot destination until COVID-19 vaccine found
Hoteliers believe Playa de Palma has the ideal conditions to protect visitors from coronavirus
Irish expat plunges to his death from eighth floor of Magaluf apartment block in Spain’s Mallorca
The tragic incident took place just after 5am this morning at a complex in Magaluf
Officials in Germany say there will be NO holidays to Spain this year in multi-million euro blow to Balearic...
Germans are likely to bypass holidays to Spain this year, according to the country's tourism commissioner
TASTE THE BALEARICS: Hotel Petunia and La Mesa Escondida in Ibiza launch home delivery service for Spain’s COVID-19 lockdown
The initiative is a true testament to the resilience of two much loved businesses during an unprecedented health crisis
Spain’s Balearic Islands continue to flatten COVID-19 curve with just FIVE new diagnoses in 24 hours
The positive figures serve as a clear sign that the region is winning the battle against the virus
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OPINION: COVID-19 has placed an easy target on the Spanish Government’s back, and opposition is in full attack mode...
Article by Lenox Napier. Photos by Allan Binderup IT’S all getting a little bit tense in Spain.
