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Mallorca’s stellar reputation for real estate will help it weather Spain’s coronavirus storm, writes agent Amanda Butler

The supermarket shelves are being replenished, most are not hoarding and the 10 private and public hospitals are reportedly well prepared

22 Mar, 2020 @ 09:00

British woman BLOCKED from entering Spain’s Mallorca after flying in to ‘holiday at friend’s vacant home’

The woman had flown from London to Hanover this morning, then taking a flight to Son Sant Joan airport.

21 Mar, 2020 @ 19:03

Lead·Mallorca

Man arrested THREE times in four days for disobeying coronavirus lockdown in Spain’s Mallorca as police step up controls on highways

The man was found roaming around Palma’s Parc de Estacions, despite being warned on his previous arrests to remain at home

21 Mar, 2020 @ 16:43

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Coronavirus death toll rises to four in Spain’s Mallorca as nurses denounce lack of basic medical supplies at ‘unequipped hospital’

The man had tested positive for COVID-19 on March 14 and died at Palma’s Son Espases Hospital this morning.

20 Mar, 2020 @ 17:21

Health·Lead·Mallorca

‘YOU’VE BEEN WARNED’: Police and military in Spain to crackdown on rule-breakers of coronavirus lockdown

SPAIN’S Interior Ministry has warned that the adaptation period of the nationwide lockdown is officially over. Authorities have said the first few days have made

20 Mar, 2020 @ 13:12

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·National News

30-year-old man dies from coronavirus in Spain’s Mallorca as cases soar to 127 with police officer and firefighters infected

The man had underlying health problems and died at Son Espases Hospital.

20 Mar, 2020 @ 10:49

Lead·Mallorca

CORONAVIRUS: Drivers without an ITV during Spain’s lockdown may not be fined, but could be stung by insurers

Drivers may not be hit with a penalty during the lockdown, but not having an up-to-date ITV means that your insurance is now void.

19 Mar, 2020 @ 13:53

Lead·Mallorca·National News

Furious neighbour threatens to ‘kill family with knife’ in Spain’s Mallorca after getting fed up with noise during coronavirus lockdown

The disgruntled neighbour allegedly threatened to kill a family if they would not be quiet.

18 Mar, 2020 @ 22:17

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Coronavirus lockdown rebels terrorise Spain’s Mallorca as elderly woman chased down street by ‘coughing man’ and police officer bitten

Troublemakers have been out in force terrorising others on the streets during the lockdown.

18 Mar, 2020 @ 12:31

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Cancer patient becomes second victim to be killed by coronavirus in Spain’s Mallorca

Health officials say the deceased was a man in his 60s who was being treated for cancer at the hospital.

17 Mar, 2020 @ 22:27

Lead·Mallorca

NICE TOUCH: Pornhub offers free access to premium content in Spain amid coronavirus lockdown

PORNHUB has dropped the paywall for its premium content in Spain in a bid to show solidarity amid the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. The porn streaming

17 Mar, 2020 @ 18:25

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Mallorca

Homeless man ‘kills himself’ by jumping from sixth floor of Mallorca’s Son Sant Joan airport

Investigators have ruled out that a third party was involved and are treating the death as a possible suicide

17 Mar, 2020 @ 13:46

Lead·Mallorca

Britons told to pack up and leave Spain’s Mallorca as hotels SHUT DOWN amid coronavirus crisis

Hoteliers across the island have reported colossal damage to profits.

16 Mar, 2020 @ 19:02

Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

BREAKING: EU set to BAN all ‘non-essential’ travel for 30 days after becoming epicentre of coronavirus pandemic

THE EU is set to ban non-essential travel to the bloc for 30 days in a bid to reduce coronavirus contagion. The measure has been

16 Mar, 2020 @ 16:37

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Mallorca

WATCH: DJ in coronavirus lockdown in Spain’s Mallorca celebrates his 32nd with rooftop gig as neighbours sing Happy Birthday from balconies

Islanders descended to their balconies in a clear message of resilience and solidarity.

16 Mar, 2020 @ 12:43

Lead·Mallorca

Fines of up to €600,000 for disobeying coronavirus lockdown in Spain

THE royal decree ordering the lockdown of Spain has included sanctions for those who disobey the new rules. In article 20 of the decree, it

16 Mar, 2020 @ 11:34

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca

Woman arrested in Spain’s Mallorca after testing positive for coronavirus and fleeing hospital to hotel

It comes as the first full day of lockdown in Mallorca has passed largely without incident, amid a heightened police presence

15 Mar, 2020 @ 21:59

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Fears internet and social media could COLLAPSE in Spain due to over usage during coronavirus lockdown as companies ask residents to ‘ration Netflix use’

INTERNET and social media use have exploded in Spain as people begin a 15-day lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Operators warned today that ‘telecommunications

15 Mar, 2020 @ 20:15

Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca

Balearic Islands demand deferral in mortgage payments and guarantee in unemployment benefits amid Spain’s coronavirus crisis

Formal requests have been made to ease the impact of the health crisis on the economy.

15 Mar, 2020 @ 19:27

Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca

‘At least a dozen’ cafes and bars open in Spain’s Mallorca while eerie silence fills Palma as police step up patrols on those defying coronavirus lockdown

A veil of silence has filled the usually vibrant city of Palma de Mallorca.

15 Mar, 2020 @ 14:43

Lead·Mallorca

WATCH: Huge fire erupts on luxury yacht in Mallorca’s exclusive Puerto Portals marina

Dramatic footage shows enormous plumes of black smoke billowing into the air from the 20 metres long ‘Minerva’ boat.

15 Mar, 2020 @ 11:25

Lead·Mallorca

BREAKING: UK warns against ALL travel to Spain as country readies for Italy-style lockdown

THE UK Foreign Office has advised against ALL travel to Spain as the country prepares for a nationwide shutdown beginning tomorrow. Its advice wesbite cited

15 Mar, 2020 @ 10:11

Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca

Hairdressers and dry cleaners allowed to stay open during Spain’s coronavirus lockdown ‘to protect small businesses’

HAIRDRESSERS, dry cleaners and launderettes will be among the only businesses allowed to stay open during the 15 day coronavirus lockdown. They join supermarkets, pharmacies

15 Mar, 2020 @ 09:49

Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca