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Business owners slam government’s decision to keep bars and restaurants in Spain’s Balearic Islands closed until March

Last week, President Francina Armengol announced that she would keep bars and restaurants closed in Formentera, Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca until March 2

15 Feb, 2021 @ 17:45

Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca

James Blunt reunited with prized possessions stolen from villa in Spain’s Ibiza

The popstar's stolen possessions are reportedly on their way home

12 Feb, 2021 @ 10:00

Celebrity·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Spain’s Balearic Islands records lowest number of COVID-19 infections since September

In a sign that the tough restrictions are working to lower the number of cases in the region, only 53 people were diagnosed with COVID-19

8 Feb, 2021 @ 21:00

Lead·Mallorca

James Blunt offers reward to catch thieves who stole ‘irreplaceable’ possessions from villa in Spain’s Ibiza

The 'You're Beautiful' singer revealed that his villa in Santa Gertrudis was robbed last week

21 Jan, 2021 @ 17:00

Celebrity·Lead·Mallorca

Curfew set to be brought forward to 8pm in Spain’s Balearic Islands

Previously, the government had recommended all those that live in the region to be home by 8pm, although it was not an obligation

18 Jan, 2021 @ 17:45

Lead·Mallorca

Social gatherings between non-cohabiting persons banned in Spain’s Ibiza and Mallorca

From this Wednesday, social gatherings between people who do not live together will be prohibited on the two islands

11 Jan, 2021 @ 15:45

Lead·Mallorca

Restaurant in Spain’s Ibiza launches inspiring campaign to feed hundreds of struggling families this Christmas

Inspirational campaign to help the hungry plans to go global

24 Dec, 2020 @ 16:15

Lead·Mallorca

SPAIN has scrapped post-Brexit visa requirements for UK artists on short-term tours in what some industry leaders are calling a "big victory".

BREAKING: Curfew brought forward to 10pm in Spain’s Mallorca

From Thursday, December 10, the curfew will begin at 10pm and end at 6am the next day

9 Dec, 2020 @ 14:10

Health·Lead·Mallorca

Police shut down birthday party with over 50 guests and ‘huge’ bouncy castle in Spain’s Ibiza

A huge bouncy castle, picnic area and sound system had been set up on the property's grounds

16 Nov, 2020 @ 16:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Spain’s Balearic Islands rules out home confinement, vowing to close airports and ports first

Unlike other autonomous governments considering the move, infectious diseases' spokesman Javier Arranz said tat 'home confinement is a very tough measure and is not currently

5 Nov, 2020 @ 16:15

Lead·Mallorca

Plane disappears after taking off from Spain’s Ibiza

A SEARCH by sea is underway for a small plane which disappeared after taking off from Ibiza yesterday. The twin-engine aircraft, piloted by two members

4 Nov, 2020 @ 12:35

Lead·Mallorca

BREAKING: New restrictions announced to fight COVID-19 in Spain’s Balearic Islands

The measures were revealed at a press conference today by Health Minister Patricia Gomez and will come into force from Saturday, October 24th

23 Oct, 2020 @ 14:38

Lead·Mallorca

President of Spain’s Balearic Islands accused of breaking COVID-19 rules after found at bar at 2am

THE President of the Government of the Balearic Islands has been accused of flouting the coronavirus restrictions. It is alleged that Francina Armengol was found

22 Oct, 2020 @ 15:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Social gatherings reduced to a maximum of SIX people in Spain’s Ibiza and Mallorca from Wednesday

The restrictions will start on Wednesday, October 21 and serves to reduce the spread of coronavirus on the two islands

20 Oct, 2020 @ 16:15

Lead·Mallorca

15 boats carrying more than 230 migrants arrive in Spain’s Balearic Islands

The Guardia Civil and Policia Nacional have so far reported the discovery of 232 people, including seven children

23 Sep, 2020 @ 13:30

Lead·Mallorca

‘Drunk’ British tourist bites passenger’s ear off after being denied more alcohol on flight to Spain’s Mallorca

According to the police statement, the crew had denied the Brit alcohol during the flight due to him already being heavily intoxicated

22 Sep, 2020 @ 07:34

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

OD Hotels in Spain’s Ibiza and Mallorca hits high note this summer despite ongoing COVID-19 crisis

The OD hotel chain, which has three hotels in Ibiza and one in Mallorca, managed to achieve an occupancy rate of nearly 75% in the

19 Sep, 2020 @ 14:25

Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca

The best Ibiza restaurants to eat at whatever your budget

Editor Jon Clarke serves up the ultimate insider guide for eating around the island

19 Sep, 2020 @ 12:17

Food & Drink·Olive Press Travel

More than 43,000 people put on ‘partial lockdown’ in Spain’s Palma de Mallorca to combat spread of COVID-19

Tomorrow, parts of Arquitecte Bennazar will face confinement, joining Son Gotleu, Can Capes, Soledat Nord and Son Canals which became 'hot zones' last week

17 Sep, 2020 @ 12:13

Lead·Mallorca

Ibiza follows Spain’s Palma de Mallorca in enforcing partial ‘lockdown’ to halt COVID-19 infections

In Ibiza, the centre of San Antonio and Ibiza Town will face similar restrictions that were laid down in Mallorca from Friday

16 Sep, 2020 @ 13:59

Lead·Mallorca

Spain’s Balearic Islands announces BIGGEST fall in GDP in region’s history

In the second quarter of 2020, that is, during the months of April, May and June, the Balearic GDP fell by a whopping 40.5%

3 Sep, 2020 @ 10:09

Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca

Spain’s Balearic Islands records over 900 new COVID-19 infections in one day, however majority are asymptomatic

Despite the rising number of cases, the Balearic Ministry of Health have stressed that the 'majority are asymptomatic or have very mild symptoms'

26 Aug, 2020 @ 10:52

Health·Lead·Mallorca

New festival launched in Spain’s Ibiza to attract holidaymakers this autumn

The Ibiza Onspring-Offspring Festival serves to extend the summer season and show that the White Isle has much more to offer than its famous nightclubs

18 Aug, 2020 @ 12:22

Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead·Mallorca