News of the day 8 March 2023
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Find out which ships are in port today

There are no cruise ships scheduled to dock in Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Building in Magalluf that was searched in 2014 in case of missing girl

Latest headlines

Suspect in missing Magalluf girl case had been a Hollywood agent

He suffered from severe mental problems and was eventually admitted to a psychiatric centre.

Andrew Ede

The Russian frigate Admiral Kasatonov.

Latest headlines

Spanish patrol vessel intercepts two Russian ships near Balearic waters

Exact movements of the Russian warship are being kept classified.

Humphrey Carter

Scream VI | Official Trailer (2023 Movie)

Latest headlines

The sixth installment of "Scream" will be in English in Palma this Friday

Slasher film returns to the big screen. Also you can buy tickets in advance for Aficine Live Music.

Christina Buchet

National Police experts quickly located and arrested the suspect.

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Police prevent school shooting in Mallorca

Armed officers surrounded the school while police operation was mounted.

Humphrey Carter

Sa Calobra road collapsed after early February storms.

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Repair work on Sa Calobra road starts this week

Still paying the cost of February's freak weather.

Humphrey Carter

Part of the roof blown off the sports centre in Capdepera, Mallorca by Storm Juliette

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Electricity supplies now fully restored to Mallorca

Nevertheless, there are still "weeks of work" to repair all the damage from the storm.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Hotels
Paella in Mallorca

Majorca tourism

All inclusive packages making a BIG return in Mallorca

Bars and restaurants in resorts being urged to open earlier.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Beaches

Beaches

"Locals should have priority over tourists on crowded beaches...."

Airlines should be penalised if they do not fly at full capacity.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Holiday / Airport
Duty Free at the Son Sant Joan airport in Palma

Majorca tourism

End the duty-free-forced walk at Palma airport, says Podemos

"It is unacceptable that families in a public infrastructure are forced to cross an entire area where harmful products such as tobacco and alcohol are sold."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Holiday / Travelling
Summer tourism season 2023

Majorca tourism

A "record" tourism year predicted for the Balearics

President Armengol nevertheless suggests that there will not be the same "peaks of maximum visitor activity".

Andrew Ede

Cycling tourism in Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Ten-month tourism season in Mallorca, say German tour operators

Tour operators are reporting bookings to Mallorca "significantly" above pre-pandemic levels.

Andrew Ede

Weather / Temperatures
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