News of the day 13 August 2016
News / Latest headlines
Corruption
Plaques with names of corrupt politicians being removed
Plaques with the name of disgraced ex-Balearic president Jaume Matas are at the top of the list.
Nautical
Pirate charter boats proliferating in Alcudia and Pollensa
Legitimate charter operators want the Guardia Civil to check on the pirates, who "are robbing us of a thousand euros a day through their illegal practices".
Society
Almost 50% of Palma's districts have populations above recommended level
For a Mediterranean city, the threshold is set at no more than 120 inhabitants per hectare (10,000 square metres). Forty-two of the neighbourhoods exceed this level.
Brexit
"The future is now in the hands of the UK, not Europe..."
Humphrey Carter talks to Balearic MEP Rosa Estaràs of the Partido Popular about Brexit and the future of Spanish politics.
Entertainment
Fancy showing your Majorcan house off on British TV?
Homes by the Med will be coming to Majorca in November.
News / Comment
Comment
Hungry for Palma
It would appear that Palma has finally cracked the city-break market.
Humphrey Carter