News of the day 16 April 2022
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Trucks coming off merchant ships in Palma

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Find out which ships are in port today

Two cruise ships are due in Palma's port today. Find out which ones.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Feria de Abril

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The week in the north - a hive of activity

After all the months of reduced or non-existent fiesta-style activities, you won’t be able to move for them over the coming week.

Andrew Ede

A 4x4 caused damages to the Calvari steps

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Ensuring vehicles don’t get onto Pollensa’s Calvari steps

Recently a 4x4 vehicle was on the steps and not by accident.

Andrew Ede

Can Picafort, Mallorca

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No sunloungers for Can Picafort ... for now

It wouldn’t be the start of the season without there being a row about the non-provision of beach services.

Andrew Ede

Pollensa wine fair

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Pollensa Wine Fair making a swift return

Mark your calendars at the next fair will be on May 7 and 8.

Andrew Ede

Canoeists such as Sete Benavides

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The regatta channel for Alcudia’s big lake

It will make the lake a global reference point for sport, tourism and nature.

Andrew Ede

National Police at a squat in Palma, Mallorca

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38 years demanded for squatter robbery gang

The seven were responsible for a spate of robberies last autumn.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Property development in Mallorca

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Property developers looking to other regions to build affordable housing

Lack of land, bureaucratic procedures ... two reasons why building affordable housing is so difficult.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Cala d'Or, Mallorca

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Almost two million euros for Cala d'Or improvements

Santanyi town hall is to spend 15 million euros on projects in the municipality.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Sun Comes Out in Alcudia Port

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Update from Puerto Alcudia

The atmosphere in Alcudia Port is a great warm up to the Summer as the sun comes out to welcome visitors to a 6 kilometre white sandy beach.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Beach tax!

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Now you even have to pay to go to the beach!

Tourists are unhappy with the measure as several of them have said they won’t visit the destination anymore.

Leading stars Julian Looman and Elen Rhys.

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The Mallorca Files are back!

Sit back and watch the very best of Mallorca

Humphrey Carter

Photo: Joan Llado.

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Beach weather in Mallorca

"More sun forecast for tomorrow..."

National Police arrest in Playa de Palma, Mallorca

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Arrests in Playa de Palma for robbing tourists

Three youths were arrested in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
Palma terraces were very busy

Comment

Comment: Palma is heaving

Looks like all the forecasts were right, Palma is buzzing this Easter.

Humphrey Carter

Olivar market in Palma

Majorca tourism

Comment: The great tourism windfall

Upwards of two million euros for promoting a “gastronomic tourist triangle” involving Palma.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle
The Changemakers Project continues to engage students in the reduction of single-use plastics

Lifestyle

Save the Med: Quarterly Newsletter

Spring is here and it is time to share a few highlights from Save The Med’s work in the first Quarterly Newsletter of 2022!

Save the Med Foundation

Weather / Latest news
Eating Out / Festive Food
Live entertainment every night

Magalluf

Blackbeards Beach Bar

Most idyllic of beach front settings

Laura Stadler

Front line beach restaurant

Son Matias Beach, Palma Nova

Origin Superfood Garden

Innovative tasty food prepared with garden-fresh ingredients

Laura Stadler

Perfect destination to chill

Son Matias Beach, Palma Nova

The Olive Tree

Highest quality, organic locally sourced produce

Laura Stadler

Health food gem

Portals Nous

Cocos Deli

Health food gem under new management

Laura Stadler

The gyosas were finished off on a hot plate

Restaurant Review

Gyosas: always a very good bet

This week our Bulletin restaurant critic visits one of Mallorca’s best Japanese restaurants in Palma. Find out what the verdict was.

Andrew Valente

Sport / Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca after conceding the second against Elche

Real Mallorca

Poor Mallorca shown up by Elche

From the euphoria of the win over Atlético to new despair.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 16 April 2022
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