Palma de Mallorca first in Spain’s Balearic Islands to REOPEN its beaches to coincide with lifting of coronavirus restrictions tomorrow The capital will reopen its beaches and a selection of its parks this Sunday 26 April 25 Apr, 2020 @ 18:22 Lead·Mallorca
Mayor in Spain’s Mallorca fined €3,000 after attending alcohol-fuelled party during COVID-19 lockdown Mayor Montserrat Rossello was found hiding out in a backroom when the Guardia Civil stormed the property 25 Apr, 2020 @ 11:00 Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca
Police standoff in Spain’s Mallorca as man flees medical centre after disputing positive results for coronavirus The patient made a run for it after receiving the positive diagnosis which he claimed was a lie 25 Apr, 2020 @ 08:00 Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca
Man arrested for attacking police after being caught pooing in park in Spain’s Mallorca Policia Nacional officers stumbled upon a 62-year-old Spaniard relieving himself in Palma's Parc des Estacions 24 Apr, 2020 @ 19:29 Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca
‘Bigger and better’ terraces to kickstart comeback of restaurants in Spain’s Mallorca post-coronavirus Outdoor spaces are proven to be healthy than those indoors, thus posing less risk of contagion 23 Apr, 2020 @ 14:23 Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca
Outrage as expats with second homes in Spain’s Mallorca plead to return to island during COVID-19 lockdown The group criticise the current lockdown restrictions which they consider to be a 'violation of property law' 22 Apr, 2020 @ 16:10 Lead·Mallorca
Thousands sign petition to demand Spain’s Balearic Islands reopen to curb COVID-19’s ‘devastating’ emotional, physical and economic damage’ The petition calls on Pedro Sanchez to employ 'common sense' in lifting the lockdown restrictions across the region 22 Apr, 2020 @ 10:39 Health·Lead·Mallorca
Health passports ‘a possibility’ for entry into Spain’s Balearic Islands as government studies ways to protect region from COVID-19 An 'immunological passport' hopes to safeguard the health of the Balearic community and at the same time reactivate a highly valued tourism industry 21 Apr, 2020 @ 14:00 Health·Lead·Mallorca·Travel News
REVEALED: Spain’s Balearic Islands records second lowest number of COVID-19 infections in 24 hours as cases by municipality disclosed Just 15 people were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 24-hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1,788 20 Apr, 2020 @ 16:36 Health·Lead·Mallorca
‘Terrified’ prisoners in Spain’s Mallorca demand to be set free after ‘degrading’ response to COVID-19 that ‘violates their human rights’ Lawyers claim the World Health Organisation's guidelines to halt the spread of coronavirus have been violated 20 Apr, 2020 @ 12:05 Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca
Agent Amanda Butler is confident of Mallorca property market’s resilience and expects influx of inquiries for spacious homes post-COVID-19 We will overcome this, in time, but I truly believe that the way we have managed to ride the COVID-19 wave will help to reaffirm 19 Apr, 2020 @ 16:00 Amanda Butler: Keys to the Island·Mallorca·Property
WATCH: Huge fire erupts at flat in Spain’s Mallorca, leaving woman to jump for her life from fourth floor Huge plumes of black smoke could be seen billowing into the air from the block of flats in Palma de Mallorca 19 Apr, 2020 @ 15:27 Lead·Mallorca
If lockdown’s driving you crazy just have a little patience (but purlease don’t post that song online) writes NEW Olive Press blogger Terenia Taras One of the best lines I’ve read throughout the coronavirus crisis is, ‘our grandparents were called to arms, we’ve been asked to just sit on 19 Apr, 2020 @ 12:00 Mallorca·Terenia Taras: Telling it like it is
Man arrested in Spain’s Mallorca for pretending to be army sergeant and making COVID-19 checks on general public Dressed head-to-toe in military uniform, the man had stopped several people to ask why they were outside 18 Apr, 2020 @ 15:59 Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca
ON THE ROAD: Olive Press delivery team get newspaper out across Spain’s Mallorca during COVID-19 lockdown “It was a huge success to get so many papers out for our readers,” said Distribution Coordinator Sabrina Ghilaci 18 Apr, 2020 @ 13:25 Lead·Mallorca
Government REJECTS lifting lockdown restrictions in Balearic Islands before rest of Spain despite decline in COVID-19 infections The possibility of relaxing the lockdown measures in the Balearic Islands was shut down by the Minister of Finance 17 Apr, 2020 @ 16:12 Lead·Mallorca
WATCH: Police seize HUGE drugs haul at warehouse used as one-stop shop during COVID-19 lockdown in Spain’s Mallorca Covert surveillance revealed that the warehouse was being used to sell drugs to customers during the nationwide lockdown 17 Apr, 2020 @ 15:15 Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca
Husband and wife arrested for breaching Spain’s COVID-19 lockdown after being caught skinny-dipping by off-duty policeman in Mallorca Upon arrival, officers ordered the husband and wife, both reported to be in their 50s, to get out of the water and put their clothes 16 Apr, 2020 @ 11:43 Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca
Two knife-wielding ‘Islamic State jihadists’ threaten to kill roommates with bomb in Spain’s Mallorca The men claimed to be jihadists working with the Islamic State 16 Apr, 2020 @ 09:26 Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca
THANK YOU: Nominate a key worker in Spain’s Mallorca who deserves a day cruising the Mediterranean by boat charter From healthcare professionals to supermarket workers, police officers to postal employees, nominate someone you believe deserves a special gift 15 Apr, 2020 @ 14:21 Lead·Mallorca
Demands grow for discounted €30 flights to Balearic Islands from Spain to attract visitors post-coronavirus The proposal aims to boost national tourism once the COVID-19 crisis ends 15 Apr, 2020 @ 13:29 Lead·Mallorca·Travel News
Mallorcan sporting hero Rafael Nadal auctions winning French Open shirt for €20,000 to fight coronavirus in Spain The funds will be used to support hospitals and vulnerable groups as part of the Red Cross Responds campaign 14 Apr, 2020 @ 11:32 Lead·Mallorca·Sport
Hiker in Spain’s Mallorca branded ‘irresponsible’ after falling on mountain, sparking rescue operation amid coronavirus crisis The woman was saved by the Guardia Civil and Fire Brigade after falling and injuring herself on the Sierra de Cavall Bernat in Pollenca 13 Apr, 2020 @ 12:30 Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca
WATCH: Mother caught selling drugs with BABY in company car delivering medical supplies to hospitals in Spain’s Mallorca The vehicle had been pulled over by Policia Nacional agents after they spotted two people and a baby travelling inside 13 Apr, 2020 @ 12:00 Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca
Medics reunite elderly couple who spent weeks apart in intensive care battling coronavirus in Spain’s Mallorca Josefa and Toni were admitted into intensive care at Son Espases Hospital as doctors battled to save their lives 12 Apr, 2020 @ 09:00 Lead·Mallorca
COVID-19: Over 50% of hotels in Spain’s Balearic Islands will NOT open this year as owners accept 2020 will be tourist-free More than half of hotels in Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera have made the decision to remain closed this year 11 Apr, 2020 @ 20:06 Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca·Travel News