News of the day 6 August 2022
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Air-conditioning, a measure for energy saving in Spain

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Energy crisis - 25% savings sought

The Spanish government now says that bars can have minimum temperatures of 25C and not 27C.

Andrew Ede

A migrant boat in Mallorca

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Prison for four "skippers" of migrant boats

Migrants can pay as much as 3,000 euros to criminal organisations.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Uncollected recycling waste in Alcudia, Mallorca

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Alcudia rubbish - now it's a problem with the crane trucks

The rubbish strike in Alcudia ended on July 15, but some recycling containers still haven't been emptied.

Andrew Ede

Spain's royal family in Palma, Mallorca

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Royal family dine out in Portitxol

The family has chosen this restaurant on two previous occasions.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Tuna fishing in the Balearics

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The illegal bluefin tuna fishing practice affecting Balearic catches

Dead tuna are returned to the sea, and this is an illegal practice.

Andrew Ede

Overturned truck in Llucmajor, Mallorca

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Driver in hospital after truck overturns

Serious injuries following the accident in Llucmajor.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

National Police car

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Tourist arrested for false claim of robbery

He told police that he had been threatened with a knife.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Holiday / Travelling
Spanish pensioners on an Imserso holiday in Mallorca

Majorca tourism

Spanish pensioner holidays are "guaranteed"

News to Mallorca's hoteliers, who have said they will be withdrawing from the Imserso programme.

Andrew Ede

Weather / Temperatures
Sport / Other Sports

Football

46 million pound profit in 12 months...Chelsea sign Spain player

Brighton manager Graham Potter said the club didn't need to sell the player but unsurprisingly acknowledged it was good business.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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