News of the day 28 October 2015
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Tourism
Next stop London!
Our special 40-page supplement for the World Travel Market fair in London left Palma yesterday.
Police
Detention without bail for five Palma police officers
Palma town hall announced today that the councillor for citizen security is going to assume some of the force’s responsibilities.
Crime
Five arrested in major Santa Ponsa drugs operation
The Guardia Civil struck yet another killer blow against drug dealing in Majorca today.
Tourist tax
Overwhelming business opposition to the tourist tax
Carbonell and Truyols heard numerous and harsh criticisms, such as those which suggested that nothing had been learned from 2001.
Palma
Palacio award to be annulled; it could have cost 80 million
Hila also pointed to "ridiculous penalties" that could have been incurred.
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Edition of 28 October 2015
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Spending power
"The problem with many countries is they spend more than they earn..."
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