News of the day 13 November 2015
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Politics
Council ends waste imports and would ban bullfighting
A further 120,000 tons of waste will not be arriving at the ports of Palma and Alcudia.
Refugees
Refugee hostel will be ready by the end of November
The hostel is regional government property and has 53 places in 23 rooms which "could be increased with supplementary beds if this were to prove to be necessary".
Palma
Town hall wants terraces to go the side of the Born
The owners have proposed that the terraces remain where they are, i.e. on the central pedestrian way.
Transport
Coastal towns look to stop traffic chaos next summer
The ultimate objective is to arrive at a balance between environmental considerations, each town hall's regulations and safe access to beaches and coves.
News / Comment
Edition of 13 November 2015
Comment
The rogue region
"These are worrying times for Spain because Catalonia is one of most prosperous regions in the country."
Jason Moore