WATCH: Police officers in Spain’s Mallorca go viral after entertaining residents in coronavirus lockdown with street performance Policia Local officers gave a surprising performance as residents in confinement clapped and sung along. 22 Mar, 2020 @ 15:13 Lead·Mallorca
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
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
Spain’s Balearic Islands prohibit arrivals at airports and ports as confirmed coronavirus cases reach 92 The Balearic Islands have enforced strict restrictions at airports and ports to halt the spread of coronavirus. 17 Mar, 2020 @ 16:29 Lead·Mallorca·Travel News
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
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
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
COVID-19 crisis deepens in Spain’s Balearic Islands as 18 people diagnosed overnight and over 9,000 calls made to emergency hotline This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 44, with new infections detected in Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca. 14 Mar, 2020 @ 18:15 Health·Lead·Mallorca
CORONAVIRUS: Balearics demand CANCELLATION of flights to Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza to avoid citizens from Spain’s worst affected regions President Francina Armengol pleaded with Pedro Sanchez to restrict citizens arriving to the Balearic Islands from the worst affected regions in Spain 14 Mar, 2020 @ 13:48 Lead·Mallorca·National News·Travel News
Semana Santa celebrations CANCELLED in Spain’s Mallorca to combat spread of coronavirus All processions and public gatherings scheduled during Holy Week will no longer go ahead. 14 Mar, 2020 @ 13:21 Lead·Mallorca
CORONAVIRUS CRISIS: What is shut, cancelled and postponed in Spain’s Mallorca this weekend and next week? A series of temporary preventative measures have been implemented in a bid to halt the spread of the coronavirus. 13 Mar, 2020 @ 15:57 Lead·Mallorca
Police in Spain’s Mallorca given increased powers to act against noise contamination in latest crackdown on antisocial behaviour Any venue found breaching the ordinance will have their sound equipment sealed off and face a hefty fine. 13 Mar, 2020 @ 13:03 Mallorca·Travel News
CORONAVIRUS: All schools CLOSED and doctor’s appointments CANCELLED in Spain’s Balearic Islands All educational centres will close and any non-urgent appointments at health centres will be cancelled. 12 Mar, 2020 @ 22:18 Education·Lead·Mallorca
EXCLUSIVE: Leading coronavirus expert and frequent visitor to Spain separates fact from fiction on global health pandemic It comes as 87 people are now dead in Spain and more than 3,000 are infected 12 Mar, 2020 @ 19:51 Lead·National News
BREAKING: First death from coronavirus in Spain’s Mallorca as Balearic Islands declared an area of special containment The woman had suffered from underlying health problems and was admitted into the ICU at Son Espases Hospital. 12 Mar, 2020 @ 11:23 Health·Lead·Mallorca
CORONAVIRUS: Government BANS events with more than 1,000 people in Spain’s Mallorca as four more people are infected All cultural, social and professional or amateur sporting events must now be cancelled or held behind closed doors. 11 Mar, 2020 @ 19:32 Health·Mallorca
CORONAVIRUS: Surge in cancellations of cycling holidays in Spain’s Mallorca spells disaster for tourism sector at Easter A number of hotels have reported that the cancellation of reservations have grown exponentially. 11 Mar, 2020 @ 09:00 Health·Mallorca·Travel News