News of the day 26 August 2015
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Magalluf
Crackdowns in Calvia continue
A major operation in Magalluf at the weekend has resulted in the closure of three restaurants and the impounding of 850 articles considered potentially dangerous to consumers.
Tax
Higher earners to pay more income tax in 2016
"The tax increase is likely to apply to individuals earning 65,000 euros or more."
Immigration
Right to asylum for Balearic immigrants
The Més initiative aims to ensure that people detained by the security forces have the opportunity to demand the right of asylum before being transferred to holding centres for immigrants on the mainland.
Tourism
Jet2 forecasts 20 per cent growth in the Majorcan market in 2016
"I would love to see Jet2 flying all year to Majorca in the mid term."
News / Comment
Holiday / Lifestyle
Letters to the Editor
"The whole system is a major source of corruption and should be forbidden by law."
Edition of 26 August 2015
Politics
The long break
“I find it rather amazing that local politicians all go on holiday in August...”
Jason Moore