mallorca - Olive Press News Spain

Government closes nursing home in Spain’s Mallorca as 90% of elderly residents test positive for coronavirus

The Government of the Balearic Islands has ordered the closure of a nursing home due to an overwhelming number of infected residents

1 Apr, 2020 @ 16:03

Lead·Mallorca

WATCH: Dolphins take advantage of coronavirus lockdown in Spain’s Mallorca by swimming in waters once plagued with sewage

Reclaiming their natural habitat, dolphins have been spotted in several ports across the island

1 Apr, 2020 @ 15:53

Environment·Lead·Mallorca

Drug clan mount blockade prohibiting ‘customers’ accessing shanty town in Spain’s Mallorca over coronavirus fears

Son Banya residents set up a barricade to make clear that outsiders would not be welcome inside

1 Apr, 2020 @ 13:35

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

WATCH: First Russian plane lands in Spain’s Mallorca from China to deliver 17 TONNES of medical supplies

The Russian plane was stockpiled with over 17 tonnes of medical supplies which will be distributed at hospitals in Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza

30 Mar, 2020 @ 17:36

Lead·Mallorca

Spain to track mobile phones of citizens during coronavirus crisis

THE Spanish government will be using mobile phone data to track its citizens during the coronavirus lockdown, it has been announced. In a publication in

30 Mar, 2020 @ 14:34

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·National News

Residents break coronavirus lockdown in Spain’s Mallorca to stop criminal making imminent car theft

A group of residents ignored government orders to remain indoors in order to stop a car theft

30 Mar, 2020 @ 12:31

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Lockdown rebel ignores COVID-19 checkpoint, crashes car into lamppost and attacks police officers in Spain’s Mallorca

A dramatic police chase pursued after a man failed to stop at a checkpoint in Alcudia

29 Mar, 2020 @ 15:03

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

BREAKING: Spain sees record number of deaths from coronavirus but infection rate lowers and thousands cured as turning point edges closer

SPAIN has seen another record day in terms of deaths from coronavirus with 838 dying from the disease between Saturday and Sunday. It brings the

29 Mar, 2020 @ 13:15

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·National News

NO ENTRY: German tourists sailing on catamaran to Gibraltar BLOCKED from making ‘pitstop’ in Spain’s Mallorca

The couple attempted to dock their boat in Port'dAndratx despite the island being on lockdown

28 Mar, 2020 @ 19:19

Lead·Mallorca

CORONAVIRUS: Spain’s Balearic Islands see record number of infections in 24 hours as cases soar to 862

In the space of 24 hours, 107 more people tested positive for COVID-19

28 Mar, 2020 @ 14:11

Health·Lead·Mallorca

COVID-19: Russian cargo plane to fly 17 TONNES of vital medical supplies from China to Spain’s Mallorca

The aircraft will land at Son Sant Joan airport on Monday and be stockpiled with over 17 tonnes of equipment

27 Mar, 2020 @ 14:39

Lead·Mallorca

BREAKING: 700 people dead by coronavirus in a DAY in Spain in new record as caseload surpasses 64,000

SPAIN has seen another record day in terms of coronavirus deaths with 769 people losing their lives to the virus between Thursday and Friday. The

27 Mar, 2020 @ 11:51

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·National News

Mallorcan sporting hero Rafa Nadal kickstarts campaign to raise €11 MILLION in fight against Spain’s coronavirus crisis

Launched by the Spanish Red Cross, the initiative aims to raise money amongst athletes

26 Mar, 2020 @ 16:13

Lead·Mallorca·Sport

Expat arrested in Spain’s Mallorca after encouraging mass suicide while selling ‘cure’ for COVID-19

The man preached that ‘the world is ending and we are all going to be killed by coronavirus.’

26 Mar, 2020 @ 12:13

Lead·Mallorca

COVID-19: Spain’s Balearic Islands to take €1.8 BILLION tourism hit and face 400,000 job losses

Alongside the tragic human consequences, the impact on the economy is predicted to be catastrophic

25 Mar, 2020 @ 16:24

Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca

REVEALED: The hotels staying open to house tourists unable to get home due to coronavirus on Spain’s Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca and Mallorca

SPAIN has announced that hotels across the country will remain open to house trapped tourists who are unable to get home. It comes after all

25 Mar, 2020 @ 14:14

Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca

BREAKING: Spain surpasses China’s coronavirus death toll as caseload nears 48,000

SOME 3,434 people have died as a result of coronavirus in Spain. According to new statistics from the health ministry, COVID-19 has shown no sign

25 Mar, 2020 @ 11:47

Costa Blanca·Lead·Madrid·Malaga·Mallorca·National News

Nuns join fight against coronavirus in Spain’s Mallorca by sewing more than 1,200 face masks

The shortage of face masks has inspired several civil society initiatives across the island

25 Mar, 2020 @ 11:38

Lead·Mallorca

Sex workers and women being trafficked at HUGE risk of violence and catching coronavirus as demand spikes in Spain’s Mallorca

Despite the Spanish Government enforcing a complete lockdown, clients continue to seek sexual services

24 Mar, 2020 @ 15:50

Lead·Mallorca

Melia Hotel becomes first in Mallorca to be converted into hospital by army as coronavirus cases continue to soar in Spain

The hotel will treat patients with mild symptoms or those that live with someone who is considered vulnerable

24 Mar, 2020 @ 15:21

Lead·Mallorca

Drug dealing, car thefts and stabbings – criminals in Spain’s Mallorca get to work during coronavirus lockdown

Troublemakers have been out in force undertaking criminal activities across the island.

23 Mar, 2020 @ 16:36

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

COVID-19: Dancing Carrefour staff, farmers sanitising streets, police delivering medicine – not all heroes wear capes in Spain’s Mallorca

From healthcare workers to supermarket employees, citizens across Mallorca have joined forces in the fight against coronavirus

23 Mar, 2020 @ 12:57

Lead·Mallorca

BREAKING: Spain’s coronavirus caseload surpasses 33,000 as death toll surges past 2,100

THE number of coronavirus cases in Spain has reached 33,089 as of Monday. According to the latest data from the Ministry of Health, the death

23 Mar, 2020 @ 11:53

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Mallorca·National News

Mother and father-in-law of Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez test positive for coronavirus

TWO further relatives of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez have tested positive for coronavirus. The PSOE leader’s mother and father-in-law were admitted to the Puerta

23 Mar, 2020 @ 09:56

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·National News

BREAKING: ALL airports and ports to close in Spain from midnight tonight to fight coronavirus – with these exceptions

SPANISH airports and ports will be closed from midnight tonight. All travellers will be barred from entering unless they are Spanish, have residency or are

22 Mar, 2020 @ 21:06

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·National News

CORONAVIRUS: Spain’s El Corte Ingles donates beds to shelter homeless at La Liga side RCD Mallorca’s ground

A makeshift homeless shelter has been set up on the football club's grounds

22 Mar, 2020 @ 16:38

Lead·Mallorca

mallorca - Page 43