News of the day 8 July 2016
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Early morning raids in Palma.

Crime

Over forty arrests in Majorca's biggest drugs bust of the year

At least 40 people have been arrested in Majorca, while in total nearly 100 have been arrested across Spain.

Humphrey Carter

The EMT Palma bus that caught fire yesterday.

Transport

Palma bus fleet being checked after second fire

"If we discover that there had been a lack of maintenance, then action will be taken against those responsible."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The barrier against jellyfish being put in place in Playa de Muro.

Health

Anti-jellyfish project being tested in Playa de Muro

Es Comu beach in Playa de Muro is the site for the pilot project.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Prices being asked to buy hotels have shot up in the Balearics.

Property

Exorbitant prices for hotels stopping tour operators from purchasing

Three and four-star hotels, previously available for between six and seven million euros, are now on the market for up to twelve million.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Cruising around Palma

"Is Palma just too busy this summer. Should cruise ship visits be limited?"

Jason Moore

Edition of 8 July 2016
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