News of the day 21 August 2015
News / Latest headlines
Health
Armengol "proud" to return free health care to immigrants
Francina Armengol has said that she is proud to have been able to return the health card to illegal immigrants.
Noise
Protection against Palma bar noise called for
The town hall has not yet decided whether to accede to the request for special noise protection.
Andratx
Andratx campaigns for cleaner streets
"We need the co-operation of residents." Andratx town hall has launched its cleanliness campaign.
Tourism
A quarter of Spain's July tourism was in the Balearics
Over 6.5 million foreign tourists arrived in the Balearics between January and July.
News / Comment
Sport / Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca
Only one goal for Mallorca - promotion
We've become used to turmoil for too long at the club in recent times but at last there are signs of tranquility returning to the Son Moix.
Comment
"Record season? I will keep the champagne on ice for now..."
I am always rather sceptical when I see reports of a record summer season with visitor numbers reaching a record high.
Jason Moore