News of the day 15 January 2016
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Nóos trial
Government wants royal scandal cash back
The Balearic government is looking to recover the almost 2.9 million euros of public funds related to the current Nóos trial.
Construction
Builders predicting recession because of government policy
“It is illogical to take measures which only succeed in frightening away investors and creating a feeling of legal uncertainty in the Balearics.”
Tourism
Balearics is the second busiest cruise destination
By the end of November last year, Balearic ports had handled 773 cruise liners and 1.7 million passengers.
Society
Over a third of young Spaniards drive under the influence
Young drivers are not so "politically correct" when it comes to practising on the roads what they say they believe in.
Fairs and Fiestas
The night of fires: Sant Antoni Eve in Majorca
Your comprehensive listing (as comprehensive as possible) of what's going on for the greatest fiesta night of the Majorcan calendar: Sant Antoni Eve.
News / Comment
Edition of 15 January 2016
Comment
Confusion all round
"The coalition Balearic government needs to consult confused.com."
Humphrey Carter