Balearic exports being hit by war and rising costs
"The increase in the price of fuel and the conflict have devastated all forecasts."
Chinese businesses in Mallorca affected by supplies disruption
The Yiwu-Madrid freight train has been suspended.
Balearic government announces direct aid of 70 million euros
A total package, including loans, of over 100 million euros.
Arrival in Palma of largest group of Ukrainian refugees
Seventy refugees, most of whom will be staying with Mallorcan families.
Tourism minister stresses Mallorca and Spain's security
Spain and the Balearics are geographically "far from the conflict" in Ukraine.
Balearics proposing cut in airport taxes
A specific fund to compensate for transport costs is also being proposed.
Mallorca tourism season not at risk, despite the war
President Armengol confident about the summer season.
Balearic travel agency bookings down 30% this month
Travel agency employees can benefit from the government's new type of furlough scheme.
Balearics to propose measures for national plan in response to Ukraine crisis
Much of the focus in the Balearics will be on shipping.
Balearic government to give information about Russian oligarch assets
The Spanish government has asked regional governments for information.
Tax cuts for business sectors affected by war in Ukraine
Regional governments being asked to make proposals for a national plan.
Balearic companies affected by Ukraine war
The value of business is very low. The main concern is how people are being affected.
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.
Ukrainian rental property searches in Spain shot up prior to the invasion
Searches for properties to rent were up 77% in January and February.
Food price rises set to continue until summer
The Consubal consumers association says that the war has made the shopping basket "alarmingly expensive".
Ukraine war affecting Balearic food prices and supply
No shortages, but limits being placed on the purchase of certain products.
"Serious repercussions" of Ukraine war for the Balearic economy
One fear is a rise in air fares.
"I can't thank you enough for all your help ..."
Olena Kolodiazhna, who has lived in Mallorca for 20 years and whose family has moved out of Kharkiv.
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Comment
Comment: Is NATO partly to blame?
Did Britain’s sabre rattling cause Russia to take action...?
Jason Moore10/03/2022 10:50