News of the day 10 March 2022
News / Latest headlines
Balearics presentation for ITB Berlin fair in Palma, Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Upbeat forecast for Mallorca's tourism despite Ukraine uncertainty

The war casts a shadow and there are conflicting reports regarding the impact on bookings for Mallorca and the Balearics.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Russia's economy is facing the gravest crisis since the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union.

International

Putin ally Chemezov says Russia will be the victor

Chemezov worked as a KGB spy with Putin in East Germany before the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union.

Reuters

Roman Abramovich new 600M$ yacht Solaris

International

Seized or sailing away: What we know about oligarchs and their assets

List of assets seized from Russian oligarchs.

Reuters

Roman Abramovich's super yacht Solaris is seen at Barcelona Port

International

UK adds Abramovich, Sechin, Lebedev to Russian sanctions list

Abramovich is banned from carrying out transactions with British individuals and businesses, and cannot enter or stay in Britain.

Reuters

Major buyers of animal feed corn (maize) rely on Ukraine as a major supplier of cattle feed.

International

Spain lobbying European Commission to buy emergency corn from Argentina

Major buyers of animal feed corn (maize) rely on Ukraine as a major supplier of cattle feed.

Reuters

Pons Quintana, Minorcan footwear manufacturer

Latest headlines

Balearic companies affected by Ukraine war

The value of business is very low. The main concern is how people are being affected.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Mallorca beach: Cala Mitjana

Latest headlines

Going on holiday to Mallorca in April? Weather and What's On

The average sea temperature's 16ºC and average temperature is 19ºC.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Masks could be off in Mallorca for Easter.

Latest headlines

Easter masking a surprise in Mallorca

Masks still have to be worn inside bars and restaurants in Mallorca.

Humphrey Carter

Was Nicolas Cage's new film set in Mallorca?

Latest headlines

The Nicolas Cage Mallorca mystery

Mallorca to feature in a number of international productions.

Humphrey Carter

Passengers at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Palma international flights in February more than in 2019

A forecast for the whole year is that there will be more flights than in 2019.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Fernando Simón, director of the Centre for the Coordination of Health Alerts and Emergencies

Coronavirus news

Fernando Simón - indoor mask-wearing requirement could be lifted shortly

The director of the Centre for Health Alerts and Emergencies believes masks are no longer necessary "in almost all scenarios".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Ticket booths being built in Puerto Pollensa, Mallorca

Latest headlines

No stop to work on the Puerto Pollensa ticket booths

The regional ports authority has no intention of stopping the work or demolishing what has been built.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Ses Illetes Formentera

Latest headlines

Balearic beaches given top ranking

Life is one big beach in the Balearics.

Humphrey Carter

Intensive care is now at low risk, not medium.

Latest headlines

Balearic Covid figures for Thursday

Balearic death toll now stands at 1,234.

Humphrey Carter

Vox and the Partido Popular have formed a pact.

International

Far-right gains first share of power in Spain since Franco

Another gain for the far right in Europe.

Reuters

Jennifer Lopez could be cruising to Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Jennifer Lopez sailing to Mallorca with Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages will be sailing to Ibiza and Mallorca.

Humphrey Carter

News / Comment
Train with refugees coming from Ukraine through Moldova arrived in Bucharest

Comment

Comment: Is NATO partly to blame?

Did Britain’s sabre rattling cause Russia to take action...?

Jason Moore

Spain may find itself in the driving seat with regards to the future of Europe.

Comment

Comment: Spain could power Europe

Spain may find itself in the driving seat with regards to the future of Europe.

Humphrey Carter

Why is Mallorca facing a shortage of staff?

Comment

Covid jobs and hospitality shortage

Why is Mallorca facing a shortage of staff? What do you think?

Andrew Ede

What is the future for the traditional ex-pat Brit?

Comment

Is the ‘expat’ life becoming redundant in the modern world?

What will the profile of British expatriates living here be like in the future?

Frank Leavers

Holiday / Lifestyle
Moussaka

Lifestyle

Moussaka - A difficult dish to find in your nearest eateries

What is the reason for the failure of almost all Greek restaurants in Mallorca?

Andrew Valente

Demonstration against NATO and Russia's military operation Ukraine, in London

Letters to the editor

Isn’t it best to try and keep a safe distance from them?

A reader sends his view about the recent comment piece: Is NATO partly to blame?

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

What are we doing?

Community

Humans of Mallorca living their best lives

The volunteer effort is in overdrive with organisations, churches and individuals turning up at the Ukrainian Church and other centres with donated goods.

Shirley Roberts

What's on / Coming soon
Steve and Anita go to the fair - Fira del Ram - Palma de Mallorca

Coming soon

Things to do in Mallorca the 10th and 11th of March

The Mallorca Classic Rally starts today - Check out our guide for all road maps and videos of the event.

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
Weather Forecast for Today

Weather

Mallorca weather for Thursday 10th March

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

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Living / Schools
Baleares International College

Schools

Open Days coming soon at Baleares International College

Ever wondered what the students’ experience is like at Baleares International College? This is your chance to find out!

Baleares International College

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