News of the day 22 August 2016
News / Latest headlines
Crime
Interpol had warned there were "dangerous criminals" in Majorca
However, Interpol's information did not, it is said, extend to identifying the two criminals as belonging to the Kinahans.
Crime
"Trileros" arrested for threatening tourists with a knife
Some French tourists in Arenal on Saturday discovered how sinister the shell game tricksters can be.
Tourism
Police have to be informed about holiday let clients
The National Police announced today they want to collect the same data about private rental clients as they receive about hotel guests.
Tourism
Public believe benefits of increased tourist numbers outweigh disadvantages
The survey conducted 680 interviews, 400 of them in Palma. Adán notes that the saturation sensation is felt more acutely in Palma.
News / Comment
Sport / Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca
Coach gets the rap for Mallorca defeat
Real Mallorca, playing their first opening game at home for four years, were embarrassed by Reus from Catalonia 1-0 on a sweltering Saturday night.
Edition of 21 August 2016
Comment
Saturation or can’t cope?
The buzzword this summer is "saturation", but there could be more to it.
Humphrey Carter