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‘DISASTROUS’: Phase 3 restrictions on nightclubs such as markers on dancefloors blasted by business owners in Spain’s Mallorca and Ibiza

Clubbers will be forced to wear face masks and marks will be painted on the dance floor to aid social distancing

29 May, 2020 @ 09:14

Business & Finance·Entertainment·Lead·Mallorca

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

28 May, 2020 @ 08:58

Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

Self-employed in Spain’s Balearic Islands to receive between €2,000 and €3,000 in NON-REFUNDABLE aid if they continue their activity this year

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

28 May, 2020 @ 07:55

Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca

Corona in Mallorca – VLOG

Covid-19 has Mallorca and the rest of Spain masked, but we’re soon to enter Phase 2 of the lockdown de-escalation. Join me for a hot-off-the-press

27 May, 2020 @ 11:57

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TASTE THE BALEARICS: Home cooking with Chef Lorenzo Gasparrini at Petunia Ibiza – Bream tartare with rocket, apple and honey drizzle

Inspired by flavours of the Balearic Islands, Chef Lorenzo shares his recipe for a delicious bream tartare with rocket, apple and honey

27 May, 2020 @ 10:57

Food & Drink·Mallorca

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

27 May, 2020 @ 08:45

Almeria·Entertainment·Lead·Mallorca·Property

Travelplan offers seven-night stays in Spain’s Balearic Islands from €299 to boost national tourism post COVID-19

Aptly named 'Phase T,' the tour operator will offer 'once in a lifetime deals never seen before in its history'

26 May, 2020 @ 15:52

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REVEALED: How beaches in Palma de Mallorca will operate as island enters Phase 2 of Spain’s COVID-19 de-escalation plan

Phase 2 will abandon exercise time-slots, meaning that one will be free to go to the beach as and when they choose as long as

23 May, 2020 @ 16:33

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IN PICS: Thousands shut down Spain’s Palma de Mallorca in mass protest organised by VOX against government’s management of COVID-19 crisis

Citizens demonstrated in their cars to protest against the government's management of the coronavirus crisis, calling for Pedro Sanchez's resignation

23 May, 2020 @ 16:26

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Palma Beach in Spain’s Mallorca will ‘open its doors’ on JULY 1 as ‘safest’ holiday destination in Europe

The Palma Beach brand is made up of 48 hotels and restaurants located on Playa de Palma

21 May, 2020 @ 09:47

Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

Controversy as Spain’s Balearic Islands grants €8.2 MILLION to entrepreneurs with offshore companies in Panama and Malta to purchase COVID-19 medical supplies from China

In the wake of the revelations, opposition parties have demanded an explanation from President Francina Armengol

20 May, 2020 @ 17:02

Business & Finance·Health·Lead·Mallorca

Spain prepares to fine Airbnb for ‘allowing illegal tourist flats’ on its platform

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'

20 May, 2020 @ 16:51

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca·Property

HUMMUS HEROES: Expat teams up with Spanish chef and Israeli businessman to feed over 200 healthcare workers throughout two-month coronavirus lockdown

The dream team delivered food to over 200 healthcare workers at Son Espases Hospital throughout the two-month lockdown

19 May, 2020 @ 15:50

Food & Drink·Health·Lead·Mallorca

Tensions boil over as residents confront group of 25 people who ‘ignored social distancing’ at packed bar in Spain’s Mallorca

Residents had become enraged after watching a group of 25 people huddled together at a popular bar on Calle Sant Magi in Santa Catalina

18 May, 2020 @ 09:24

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Like a Marvel hero, Terenia Taras is swooping home to Mallorca to help save the travel industry from the brink of coronavirus destruction

I DON’T want to speak too soon because last time we booked flights to return, they were cancelled by British Airways. I know! Fingers crossed

16 May, 2020 @ 08:00

Mallorca·Terenia Taras: Telling it like it is

Romantic getaways for residents and 80% discounts on rooms – Crisis-hit hoteliers in Spain’s Mallorca get inventive in the era of coronavirus

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

15 May, 2020 @ 16:10

Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

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

14 May, 2020 @ 18:08

Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca

11 cybercriminals cuffed in Spain’s Valencia, Ibiza and Palma de Mallorca for ‘CEO sting’ which scammed more than €2.4 million from companies across the globe

Investigators claim the detainees took part in a 'CEO sting' which asked high ranking employees to transfer money

13 May, 2020 @ 16:19

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Restaurants, bars and cafes in Spain’s Mallorca warned of ‘serious repercussions’ if terrace safety measures not respected as multiple businesses disregard COVID-19 protocols

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

13 May, 2020 @ 11:02

Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca

Panic after man opens fire outside church in Spain’s Mallorca, killing multiple pigeons

Frightened residents witnessed a man fire his weapon outside of the Sant Alonso Rodriguez church in Inca

12 May, 2020 @ 14:51

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Concerns over ‘packed’ flight from Madrid to Palma de Mallorca as Spain enters Phase 1 of coronavirus de-escalation plan

AN Air Europa flight from Madrid to Palma today has raised concerns after appearing to show no attempt at creating distance between passengers. Flights from

11 May, 2020 @ 21:49

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