Isha Sesay, Author at Olive Press News Spain

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.

2 Apr, 2021 @ 18:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

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

2 Apr, 2021 @ 15:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

MUST READ: Face masks will not be mandatory on beaches in Spain’s Balearic Islands IF these two conditions are met

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

1 Apr, 2021 @ 20:00

Lead·Mallorca

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

1 Apr, 2021 @ 17:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

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

31 Mar, 2021 @ 17:00

Health·Lead·Mallorca

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

30 Mar, 2021 @ 15:00

Health·Lead·Mallorca

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

30 Mar, 2021 @ 10:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

IN PICS: Police shut down illegal parties across Spain’s Mallorca

In Mallorca, social interactions are limited to six people and face masks are mandatory

29 Mar, 2021 @ 15:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

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

26 Mar, 2021 @ 17:55

Lead·Mallorca

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’

25 Mar, 2021 @ 17:00

Lead·Mallorca

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

25 Mar, 2021 @ 12:45

Lead·Mallorca

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

24 Mar, 2021 @ 19:15

Lead·Mallorca

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

24 Mar, 2021 @ 15:45

Lead·Mallorca

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

23 Mar, 2021 @ 17:45

Lead·Mallorca

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

22 Mar, 2021 @ 21:00

Health·Lead·Mallorca

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

22 Mar, 2021 @ 20:00

Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

Shocking report shows Costa Blanca tourist hotspots suffer from high poverty

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

19 Mar, 2021 @ 17:00

Lead·Mallorca

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

18 Mar, 2021 @ 18:30

Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

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

18 Mar, 2021 @ 11:15

Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

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

17 Mar, 2021 @ 19:15

Mallorca·Travel News

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

17 Mar, 2021 @ 17:00

Crime & Law·Mallorca

Local business owners in Spain’s Mallorca demand longer opening hours in restaurants after current measures ‘cover just 30% of expenses’

Faced with mounting debts acquired during the coronavirus pandemic, business unions have appealed to the Balearic government to 're-consider their current measures'

16 Mar, 2021 @ 20:30

Business & Finance·Mallorca