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
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
COVID-19: Spain’s Balearic Islands to take €1.8 BILLION tourism hit and face 400,000 job losses Alongside the tragic human consequences, the impact on the economy is predicted to be catastrophic 25 Mar, 2020 @ 16:24 Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca
20-year-old man dies from coronavirus in Spain’s Mallorca as Balearic Islands’ infections soar to 331 The Ministry of Health confirmed that four people died from coronavirus in Mallorca in just 24 hours. 22 Mar, 2020 @ 15:45 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
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
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
Nurse becomes infected with coronavirus in Mallorca, bringing confirmed cases in Spain’s Balearic Islands to 11 Health officials say the 40-year-old nurse was in direct contact with an infected patient at Son Llatzer Hospital. 10 Mar, 2020 @ 12:10 Health·Mallorca
CORONAVIRUS: Spain’s Balearic Islands on high alert as NEW suspected COVID-19 case in Ibiza after patient ‘returned from Italy’ They are now being kept in isolation at Can Misses Hospital with their blood samples being sent to Son Espases Hospital in Palma for analysis 25 Feb, 2020 @ 18:23 Health
Barcelona, Benidorm and Ibiza among top five most popular foreign destinations for British stag parties FOUR Spanish destinations have been included in the top five most popular foreign spots for Brits going on stag-dos. 20 Feb, 2020 @ 13:22 Lead·Travel News
Ibiza named the most expensive Spanish destination to visit this summer IBIZA has been named as the most expensive destination to visit in Spain this summer. 14 Feb, 2020 @ 13:53 Lead·Travel News
Club set up by Gary Lineker’s brother in Spain’s Ibiza faces £8.5 million damages claim from ex-footballer Wayne Lineker has over the years had a string of interests in pubs and clubs in Spain and further afield 5 Feb, 2020 @ 15:25 Celebrity·Lead
PICTURED: Missing British man feared to have fallen into the sea during Storm Gloria in Spain’s Ibiza THIS is the missing British man feared to have fallen into the sea during the deadly Storm Gloria in Ibiza. Ben Garland, 25, disappeared from 22 Jan, 2020 @ 18:04 Lead·Mallorca
Police in Spain’s Ibiza step up search efforts to find expat who has been missing for nearly two weeks The 33 year old expat has failed to return her Fiat 500 rental car. 18 Oct, 2019 @ 09:50 Lead·National News
Spain’s Mallorca house prices stagnate in 2019 as prices in neighbouring Ibiza surge While the cost per square metre in Palma in 2019 sits at €2,682, in Ibiza Town it is now €3,709, making it the most expensive 12 Oct, 2019 @ 12:30 Lead·Mallorca·Property
Expect Spain’s property prices to plateau and ‘sustainable’ to become the buzzword for buyers, writes Adam Neale The market’s appetite for sleek white villas and apartments appears to be slowly cooling but homebuyers continue to look for innovations in style, comfort, economy 6 Oct, 2019 @ 18:46 Adam Neale: Property Insider·Property
Shocked British couple pay £10,000 for VIP Airbnb penthouse in Spain’s Ibiza only to find it doesn’t exist They were forced to travel 40 miles and pay £200 a night extra for the nearest dog friendly accommodation. 30 Sep, 2019 @ 10:47 Lead·Travel News
British lad left battling for his life in coma following brutal one punch attack on Spain’s White Isle Gavin Robertson suffered a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain after the unprovoked attack 2 Sep, 2019 @ 10:51 Crime & Law·Lead
Police arrest 73 ravers at illegal party in Spain’s Ibiza as revellers hit officers with iron bars and rocks Meanwhile a Spanish woman, 27, and Italian man, 30, were both hospitalised with broken bones 27 Aug, 2019 @ 12:59 Crime & Law·Lead
WATCH: Huge fire breaks out at harbour in Spain’s Ibiza as reports claim hotel is burning down Planes and helicopters have been mobilised to tackle the blaze 26 Aug, 2019 @ 19:15 Lead
EXCLUSIVE: Passenger tells of ‘massive jolt’ as Balearia ferry hits rock at Denia port with panicked Brit holidaymakers asked to leave ‘dogs, suitcases and cars behind’ A PASSENGER on the Balearia ferry that ran aground in Denia has told the Olive Press of the ‘massive jolt’ that rocked the ship at 17 Aug, 2019 @ 17:20 Costa Blanca·Lead
Harry and Meghan book holiday flight through ‘Uber for Billionaires’ for trip to Spain’s Ibiza The Duke and Duchess of Sussex used a plane from a billion-dollar company, NetJets, which manages the largest fleet of private jets in the world 16 Aug, 2019 @ 10:14 Celebrity·Lead
HEIR MILES: Harry and Meghan opt for a secret Balearic island escape but get into hot water over use of private jet The Duchess of Sussex had flown to the White Isle to celebrate turning 38 with a six day trip which saw the royal couple stay 16 Aug, 2019 @ 09:32 Celebrity·Environment·Lead
Toddler fighting for her life after swallowing ecstasy in Spain’s Ibiza Guardia Civil believe the pill had been dropped by a drug user or dealer and the child mistook it for a sweet 19 Jul, 2019 @ 13:09 Lead
Spandau Ballet’s Steve Norman holds meet and greet for fans in Spain’s Andalucia THIS WEEKEND The Gold performer will treat revellers to an exciting mix of tunes by David Bowie, Iggy Pop and of course Spandau Ballet 26 Jun, 2019 @ 08:48 Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead·Sevilla