News of the day 31 May 2016
News / Latest headlines

Emergencies

Suspicious package forces Palma airport evacuation

Fortunately, it was a false alarm.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Concerns have been expressed about the welfare of horses in different parts of Majorca.

Animal welfare

Cala Ratjada horse carriages to be banned

Last week there was a serious accident involving a carriage and a motorbike, which resulted in the death of the horse.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Increased lack of security at Bellevue was another concern raised regarding the bridge.

Alcudia

Town hall supports Bellevue businesses over new bridge

The bridges are not something over which the town hall has any real power, as they are the responsibility of the Costas Authority.

Andrew Ede

Playa de Palma police action against beach masseuses.

Tourism

Calvia and Palma showing "zero tolerance"

"The council is going to have zero tolerance towards any activities which could damage the municipality’s image."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Fornalutx bull-run is due to be banned, but is there some political backtracking?

Animal welfare

PSOE under pressure over Fornalutx bull-run ban

"How can it be that three councillors and some 200 votes in Fornalutx can block a law (with so much support)?"

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Tourist tax

"The tourist tax has still not been approved by the people who will pay it."

Jason Moore

Edition of 31 May 2016
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