News of the day 22 March 2016
News / Latest headlines
Terrorism
Explosions hit Brussels airport, metro station at least 28 killed
Spanish airports agency cancels all flights to Brussels. There were people from Majorca at the airport but it is unknown if anyone from the island has been a casualty.
Tourism
Three Costa Cruises’ ships in one day in Palma
The coinciding of the three ships shows the commitment that the operator has to Palma and the Balearic market.
Art
Joan Miró at Belmond La Residencia
Belmond La Residencia Hotel in Deya will be proudly exhibiting Tête (Head), 1975.
Northern News Spotlight
Magellan ship to visit Alcudia
The ship will be visiting the port of Alcudia, its only stop in the Balearics, on 30 March. It will stay until 3 April.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax approved and will be charged from 1 July
Biel Barceló on the tourist tax: "Now there is great acceptance by society and also parliament, while tourist businesses know that in much of Europe similar taxes apply."
News / Comment
Holiday / Lifestyle
Comment
Europe at war
"We are at war and we need to live with the consequences ..."
Jason Moore