Mallorca News - The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper

REVEALED: When lockdown is predicted to end in Spain as experts say country’s coronavirus hospitalisations have already peaked

SPAIN has already passed its peak in terms of coronavirus hospitalisations. That’s the consensus made by the research team at the University Institute for Multidisciplinary

2 Apr, 2020 @ 22:21

Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca

WATCH: Armed police bust ‘dangerous’ drug trafficker who smuggled cocaine into Spain’s Mallorca from Barcelona

The criminal gang allegedly smuggled large quantities of cocaine from Barcelona into Mallorca

2 Apr, 2020 @ 18:12

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

SPECIAL DISPATCH: Life during coronavirus lockdown in Spain’s Palma de Mallorca – Why the spirit of the island reigns supreme

An eerie stillness has settled upon a once teeming capital, but the community spirit is stronger than ever

1 Apr, 2020 @ 17:27

Lead·Mallorca

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

BREAKING: Spain surpasses 100,000 coronavirus cases – but there is some good news

SPAIN has seen another daily record in terms of coronavirus deaths with 864 people losing their lives between Tuesday and Wednesday. New figures from the

1 Apr, 2020 @ 12:42

Costa Blanca·Lead·Madrid·Mallorca

BREAKING: Spain sees biggest daily rise in deaths as coronavirus caseload nears 95,000

A FURTHER 849 people have died from coronavirus in Spain in the past 24 hours. It is the deadliest day yet and brings the death

31 Mar, 2020 @ 12:01

Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca·National News

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

COVID-19 crisis: Economists predict Spain’s Balearic Islands will suffer biggest recession in its history

Economists predict the consequences of the health crisis will be catastrophic for the region

30 Mar, 2020 @ 15:34

Business & Finance·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

Spain makes it ILLEGAL to fire workers during coronavirus crisis

SPAIN has made it illegal to fire workers during the coronavirus crisis. The new measure was passed today and came into effect immediately. The law

27 Mar, 2020 @ 21:02

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·National News

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

BREAKING: Spain’s coronavirus caseload surpasses 56,000 after more than 650 deaths in a DAY in new record

SPAIN has seen 655 new coronavirus deaths between Wednesday and Thursday. New figures released today reveal the new daily record brings the total death toll

26 Mar, 2020 @ 11:45

Costa Blanca·Lead·Madrid·Mallorca·National News