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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

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

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

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

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

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: 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

ORANGE ALERT: Balearics and Andalucia on standby for strong winds and rain tomorrow while snow predicted across Spain

SPAIN’S weather agency AEMET have warned that the Balearics and parts of Andalucia will be on orange alert tomorrow, meaning ‘important risk’. An AEMET spokesperson

13 Dec, 2018 @ 15:15

Environment·Lead·Mallorca·Nature

SNOW: Tornado smashes Menorca leaving 38,000 residents without power, while two people missing in northern Spain

Over 50 trees and poles collapsed in Menorca, leaving most people without power, while two hikers are still missing in northern Spain

29 Oct, 2018 @ 15:47

Asturias·Barcelona·Environment·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca·National News

Drink-driving US tourist who killed British cyclist in Spain avoids jail

A DRUNK driver who killed a British cyclist in Spain has avoided jail. Tourist Bryan Leeds, 25, from the US, was arrested after hitting father-of-three

16 Apr, 2018 @ 11:07

Crime & Law·Lead

Irish crooner Damien Rice announces debut Mallorca gig in August

SOULFULLY soft singer Damien Rice will be coming to Mallorca to perform for the first time this August, it has been announced. The Irish songwriter

13 Apr, 2018 @ 14:09

Celebrity·Entertainment·Mallorca

British cyclist dies after being struck by suspected drink-driver in Spain

The man reportedly died instantly on Easter Sunday

2 Apr, 2018 @ 11:45

Lead·Mallorca·Other News

Dubai and Florida up to 60% CHEAPER than Spain hotspots for early summer holidays including Costa del Sol and Ibiza

IT is up to 59% cheaper for British families to have a holiday in Orlando, Abu Dhabi or Dubai than in Spain favourites like Menorca,

1 Feb, 2018 @ 17:05

Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca·National News

British mother-of-12 dubbed ‘Queen of Benefits’ avoids jail after paying for luxury holidays to Spain with stolen cash

A BRITISH mother-of-12 has avoided jail after using stolen cash to pay for luxury holidays to Spain. ‘Queen of Benefits’ Cheryl Prudham spent more than

9 Jan, 2018 @ 16:10

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca·National News

British Airways ramp up their Spain operations as new routes announced

BRITISH Airways are ramping up their Spain operations with new flights announced across the country. There will be new routes from London Gatwick to Palma

8 Jan, 2018 @ 11:53

Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga·Travel News

TRAGEDY: Baby born too early on Menorca honeymoon

A MENORCA honeymoon has been tragically cut short after the couple’s child was prematurely born 17 weeks early and passed away an hour later. Jamie

23 Dec, 2017 @ 15:22

Health·Mallorca

Menorca beach ranks on best in the world

A MENORCA beach has made the list of the worlds best beaches for its white sands and blue waters. Only six beaches in Europe made

8 Dec, 2017 @ 18:00

Mallorca·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Vueling Vueling takeover by IAG Spain car hire

Story of Vueling passengers kicked off flight ‘for speaking Catalan’ branded ‘fake news’ by fellow passengers

THE recent story of two Vueling passengers who were kicked off the flight ‘for speaking Catalan’ has been branded as ‘fake news’ by fellow passengers.

15 Nov, 2017 @ 15:19

Lead·Mallorca·National News·Travel News