Business
Mass protest over Bimbo closure, another blow to Balearic industry
This sector is going backwards rather than forwards, which is why the minister for industry, Iago Negueruela, announced last week that there would be a plan to try and revive it.
Economy
Tax revenues in 2015 highest since crisis started
Catalina Cladera said the increased revenue was an indicator of a generally improved economic climate.
Migration
Majorca Lesbos aid to slow migration
The criterion for the Council will be to help slow the migration process while affording refugees some dignity from the time they arrive.
Transport
Training flight low over Palma causes public alarm
The Boeing 777-300 was actually on a training flight but flying as low as 450 to 500 metres.
Tourist tax
Hoteliers to cover cost of the tourist tax this year
One per cent of hoteliers’ profits will go towards absorbing the cost of the tourist tax this year.
Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca: First away win in over eight months
A huge weight was lifted off the club’s (and the fans’) shoulders when a Pereira penalty and an own goal gave us all three points at El Toralin.
Comment
Taxing issue
“Local hoteliers should be applauded for agreeing to pay the tourist tax...”
Jason Moore