Amanda Butler is hoping Spain’s Balearic Islands can be a leader in eco-construction after coronavirus I implore our governments, and our developers and builders, to learn from this 17 May, 2020 @ 08:00 Amanda Butler: Keys to the Island·Mallorca·Property
Romantic getaways for residents and 80% discounts on rooms – Crisis-hit hoteliers in Spain’s Mallorca get inventive in the era of coronavirus It is fair to say that a hotel, or any business for that matter, would be unable to survive without a steady stream of revenue 15 May, 2020 @ 16:10 Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca·Travel News
TASTE THE BALEARICS: Home cooking with Chef Lorenzo Gasparrini at Petunia Ibiza – Squid ink ravioli stuffed with sea bass and orange Inspired by flavours of the Balearic Islands, Chef Lorenzo shares his recipe for an innovative squid ink ravioli stuffed with sea bass and orange 15 May, 2020 @ 14:47 Food & Drink·Mallorca
Why a ban on sales in Spain’s shops could spell disaster for small businesses in Mallorca A local merchant told the Olive Press that he has "not earned any income for two months and the only way to entice clients is 14 May, 2020 @ 18:08 Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca
Restaurants, bars and cafes in Spain’s Mallorca warned of ‘serious repercussions’ if terrace safety measures not respected as multiple businesses disregard COVID-19 protocols Crowds of people, tables seated less than two meters away and a failure by staff to wear masks are just seen at terraces this week 13 May, 2020 @ 11:02 Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca
Restaurants and bars in Spain’s Balearic Islands join ‘Toast for you’ campaign, inviting healthcare workers, law enforcement and journalists to free drink as thanks for work during COVID-19 crisis The solidarity campaign serves to honour those who have kept the Balearic community healthy, safe and informed throughout the coronavirus crisis 11 May, 2020 @ 08:49 Entertainment·Health·Lead·Mallorca
Mallorca businesses gear up to reopen on Monday as island joins Formentera, Ibiza and Menorca in Phase 1 of Spain’s COVID-19 de-escalation plan "We will start to de-escalate, but it is important that we do it very well and do not let down our guard," said President Francina 9 May, 2020 @ 14:13 Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca
REVEALED: 17 municipalities in Spain’s Mallorca have NO active cases of coronavirus while Palma leads the ranking for infections Out of the island's 53 municipalities, 445 people are being treated for coronavirus in 36 municipalities, leaving 17 without any active cases 7 May, 2020 @ 15:24 Health·Lead·Mallorca
TASTE THE BALEARICS: Home cooking with Chef Lorenzo Gasparrini at Petunia Ibiza – Cod Mantecado with pea and onion cream in vinegar Inspired by flavours of the Balearic Islands, Chef Lorenzo shares his recipe for a delicious Cod Mantecado 5 May, 2020 @ 15:26 Food & Drink·Lead
NO new infections or deaths in last 24 hours for Spain’s Balearic Islands as region continues to win battle against COVID-19 The positive news serves as a clear signal that the region is winning the battle against the virus 4 May, 2020 @ 16:46 Health·Lead·Mallorca
Balearic Islands predict economy will shrink THREE times more than rest of Spain due to impact of coronavirus on tourism sector The forecast represents a significantly bleaker outlook than the rest of Spain, whose central government predicted a fall of 9.2% in GDP 4 May, 2020 @ 14:39 Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca
Real estate agent Amanda Butler looks ahead to brighter days as Spain’s Balearic Islands emerge from the worst of the COVID-19 crisis WELL that’s what we’d all like to say, and will celebrate when it truly happens with gusto! I am not normally one wishing to spread 3 May, 2020 @ 13:00 Amanda Butler: Keys to the Island·Mallorca·Property
Spain’s Balearic Islands launch inter-island holiday packages for residents from JULY to coincide with ‘end’ of COVID-19 de-escalation plan Travel agencies, hoteliers and airlines are preparing holiday packages in Formentera, Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca for residents of the Balearic Islands 1 May, 2020 @ 17:45 Lead·Mallorca·Travel News
Hoteliers in Spain’s Mallorca put forward Playa de Palma as tourism pilot destination until COVID-19 vaccine found Hoteliers believe Playa de Palma has the ideal conditions to protect visitors from coronavirus 30 Apr, 2020 @ 09:30 Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca·Travel News
Irish expat plunges to his death from eighth floor of Magaluf apartment block in Spain’s Mallorca The tragic incident took place just after 5am this morning at a complex in Magaluf 30 Apr, 2020 @ 09:00 Lead·Mallorca
Officials in Germany say there will be NO holidays to Spain this year in multi-million euro blow to Balearic Islands’ tourism sector Germans are likely to bypass holidays to Spain this year, according to the country's tourism commissioner 28 Apr, 2020 @ 13:49 Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca·National News·Travel News
TASTE THE BALEARICS: Hotel Petunia and La Mesa Escondida in Ibiza launch home delivery service for Spain’s COVID-19 lockdown The initiative is a true testament to the resilience of two much loved businesses during an unprecedented health crisis 28 Apr, 2020 @ 09:00 Food & Drink·Lead
Spain’s Balearic Islands continue to flatten COVID-19 curve with just FIVE new diagnoses in 24 hours The positive figures serve as a clear sign that the region is winning the battle against the virus 27 Apr, 2020 @ 15:17 Health·Lead·Mallorca
Spain’s Balearic Islands call on government to set times for exercise from May 2 to avoid second wave of COVID-19 In this way, children would leave their homes at different times to the elderly or those with medical conditions 27 Apr, 2020 @ 12:50 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
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
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
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
NO NEW COVID-19 deaths in Balearic Islands as Ibiza clinic becomes first in Spain to use pioneering ozone therapy According to health officials, more than half of those infected with COVID-19 have won the battle against the virus 10 Apr, 2020 @ 09:18 Health·Lead·Mallorca