News of the day 13 March 2025
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Fugitive accused of smashing a doorman's face with a broken bottle in Magalluf caught in the UK

Proceedings will resume to ensure he faces trial promptly in a criminal court in Palma.

MDB Digital

Traffic in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

"Unsustainable" traffic in Mallorca

The Council of Mallorca will be looking to limit vehicle traffic from 2026.

Andrew Ede

A resident of the old prison in Palma, Mallorca

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Occupants given ten days to leave Palma's old prison

The town hall intends demolishing the old prison.

Andrew Ede

Bonnie Tyler will be live in Mallorca this summer.

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Bonnie Tyler to rock Mallorca this summer

Her work has earned her three Grammy Award nominations and three Brit Award nominations (including twice for British Female Solo Artist), among other accolades.

Humphrey Carter

Authorities, organisers and sponsors of the Eco Rallye Mallorca-Inca Ciutat, during the presentation of the event that took plac

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ECO RALLYE MALLORCA-INCA CIUTAT: spectacle and commitment

“We are very proud and satisfied with the commitment to this great sustainable mobility event. It is not the future, it is the present.“

Humphrey Carter

Trump is worried about his whiskey.

Latest headlines

Americans may have to pay 200% more for their Spanish wines

“The European Union, one of the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities in the World, which was formed for the sole purpose of taking advantage of the United States, has just put a nasty 50% Tariff on Whisky,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

MDB Digital

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Holiday / Travelling
There is a danger of the Balearics having fewer flights to the mainland.

Flights

Domestic flight threat to the Balearics

Economic development and job creation could suffer, not to mention passengers.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Attractions
Santa Ponsa celebrates Saint Patrick's Day

Attractions

Mallorca events: What's On from Friday, 14 to Thursday, 20 March

This weekend (March 14-16) festivities feature Palmanyola’s Fira Bona and Santa Ponsa’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Don't forget the Fira del Ram fair is now open daily in Palma. Also Real Mallorca face Espanyol on Saturday and the Paco de Lucia Festival taking place now.

Andrew Ede

LEE | Official Theatrical Trailer

Attractions

Films in English across Mallorca: Showtimes from Friday, 14 to Thursday, 20 March

This week’s English-language film lineup include new this week Lee (2023), starring Kate Winslet, tells the true story of a model turned WWII war correspondent. Also tickets on sale for Snow White (2025) which premieres next Friday, March 21.

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
The snowfall is expected to be light.

Latest news

Snow expected in Mallorca this weekend

The Aemet forecast for Saturday also predicts cloudy spells with occasional heavy showers and thunderstorms.

MDB Digital

Rain in Palma, Mallorca

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Friday weather in Mallorca - More yellow alerts

The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, the fourteenth of March.

Andrew Ede

Living / Paperwork
Spain is in trouble with the European Commission again.

Paperwork

EU sues Spain for discriminatory tax treatment of non-residents

This difference of treatment between residents and non-residents infringes upon the principle of free movement of capital.

Bart Meijer / European Commission

Living / Living

Branded Content

Mallorca Bulletin Reader Offers

Take a look at what's on offer in our Forthcoming events and offers, including Christmas Bobble Hats and Socks, Pyrex cookware, a trip to Vietnam, a set of chopping boards, a cool bag, pretty bracelets, and much more

Cathy Caliz

The Mallorcans / News
The Mallorcans

The Mallorcans

How modernity saves tradition in Mallorcan food

The new episode of the video series by German TV journalist Sibylle Tiessen features Deborah Piña, who introduces tourists to Mallorcan cuisine and agricultural culture.

MDB DigitalAnja Schmidt

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