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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 de Mallorca president Catalina Cladera
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 the government asking to hold a similar event this summer
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
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 not been tested for coronavirus
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.
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
MUST READ: Face masks will not be mandatory on beaches in Spain’s Balearic Islands IF these two conditions are...
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 conditions are met
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 popular with holidaymakers
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...
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
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
Love Islands returns to Mallorca this summer as Islanders prepare for first ‘COVID-secure’ series
ONE of Britain’s most popular reality series is set to be filmed in Spain this summer. Love Island is reportedly gearing up for its big...
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
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
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’
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
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
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...
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
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 'will apply more restrictive measures at Easter'
Thousands of German tourists arrive in Spain’s Balearic Islands
Despite the German government advising against all non-essential travel, its removal of the Balearics from their list of 'at risk areas' caused an avalanche in bookings to the archipelago
COVID-19 hotel will welcome homeless this weekend as temperatures plummet across Spain’s Mallorca
As well as having a comfortable place to rest their heads, the new hotel guests will also be given food and plenty of hot drinks
Negative PCR tests required by ALL domestic tourists to enter Spain’s Balearic Islands
Those that fail to present their negative PCR test could be hit with a €3,000 fine
Spain’s Balearic Islands warn tourists to respect COVID-19 restrictions
That's the stark warning sent to holidaymakers preparing to visit the Balearic Islands over Easter
International travellers must pass two COVID-19 controls at airports to enter Spain’s Balearic Islands
The Balearic Ministry of Health today revealed that all those arriving from countries outside of Spain will have to undertake a 'double verification' against COVID-19
Bank director arrested in Spain’s Mallorca after handing over clients’ personal information to criminal gang
The employee is accused of supplying the gang with data from over 40 clients which was used to apply for loans
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