News of the day 9 March 2022
News / Latest headlines
Ahoy there!

April

Coming on holiday to the island in April? We have a treat in store

Each sliced vegetable is sautéed separately and then layered in a round or rectangular dish

Andrew ValenteAndrew Ede

Olivar market in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Food price rises set to continue until summer

The Consubal consumers association says that the war has made the shopping basket "alarmingly expensive".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The social-media giant said the post incited hatred against the immigrant community.

International

Spain's Supreme Court backs far-right party Twitter ban

The social-media giant said the post incited hatred against the immigrant community.

Reuters

Ukrainian refugees cross in Moldova at Palanca village

International

Ukraine makes new attempt to get civilians out of Mariupol, other cities

Ukrainian armed forces had agreed to stop firing in those areas from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Reuters

Iago Negueruela, Balearic tourism minister

Latest headlines

No change expected to hotel "buildability" in Mallorca

Més and Podemos want a reduction in the amount of development, such as extensions.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Roman Abramovich new 600M$ yacht Solaris

International

Yacht linked to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich leaves Barcelona

There are currently three other yachts reportedly tied to Russian oligarchs at the Barcelona shipyard.

Reuters

Inflation from war adds to Europe's cost of living crisis

International

Petrol prices continue to skyrocket!

Mercadona is restricting sales of sunflower oil.

Reuters

Glovo support.

International

Glovo to provide humanitarian support in Ukraine

"An increased demand for vital services to residents and NGOs who are unable to access food, medicine and urgent basic goods."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Passengers from the UK at Palma airport last Friday.

Latest headlines

Palma airport queues for UK arrivals

Is this what spring and summer will look like?

Malorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Employees of the Grup Serra which publishes the Majorca Daily Bulletin held a minute's silence.

Latest headlines

Mallorca falls silent for Ukraine

Remember the people who are suffering.

Humphrey Carter

Ukrainian refugees in Mallorca today.

Latest headlines

Over 80 Ukrainian refugees in Mallorca

Balearics has housing for at least 162 refugees.

Humphrey Carter

Intensive care remains at medium risk.

Latest headlines

Wednesday Covid cases in the Balearics

88% of the population have had at least one dose of the vaccine.

News / Comment
The Spanish government is split over how the country helps Ukraine.

Comment

Comment: Spain at odds over Ukraine

The Spanish government is split over how the country helps Ukraine.

Humphrey Carter

You’ve probably all got your local trader stories....

Comment

Comment: In praise of the local trader

You’ve probably all got your local trader stories....

Andrew Ede

Is it me, but am I the only person that thinks that television advertising slots are getting longer-and-longer?

Comment

Endless television advertising breaks - plus the BBC doing what it does best

Are you annoyed by adverts interrupting our televisual choices?

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
Purple carrot Curry with Coconut Milk

Lifestyle

Carrots - Give the Mallorcan purple variety a go

Trendy cooks in large European cities have discovered this Mallorcan purple carrot in recent years.

Andrew Valente

What's on / Films
The BAFTA awards will be this Sunday, March 13

Films

Win free tickets to the movies in Palma!

We continue to give away free tickets to the movies! Find out how to win here.

Christina Buchet

What's on / Coming soon
Rally Clásico Puerto Portals 2018

Coming soon

Things to do in Mallorca,March 9 and March 10

The Classic Car Rally in Puerto Portals starts tomorrow - Check our guide!

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
Weather Forecast

Weather

Mallorca weather for Wednesday 9th March

You can keep up to date with the weather across the island here.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Living / Schools
Last Thursday the primary children at Queen’s College celebrated World Book Day.

Schools

World Book day and 25 years of Harry Potter

Last Thursday the primary children at Queen’s College celebrated World Book Day.

Queen’s College

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