News of the day 24 August 2016
News / Latest headlines
Society
Petition for road safety where British woman was killed in Pollensa
"Sadly, this accident has been waiting to happen. Nearby we’ve got a family hotel and kite surf school, so adults and children are constantly crossing the road to get to the beach."
Environment
Arta demanding greater compensation for environmental conservation
Arta, as is the case with certain other municipalities, foregoes potential revenue by sticking rigidly to a policy of conservation.
Transport
PP proposing that car-hire agencies should have electric vehicles
Electric vehicles would improve "in a very significant way" the sustainability and image of the Balearics.
Emergencies
Son Espases surgeon lifts the lid on balcony-jumping craze
"It seems that it’s like an initiation rite for some tourists, whose parents came here when they were young."
News / Comment
Holiday / Lifestyle
Letters to the Editor
Readers on blue-zone parking in Calvia and plans for the GESA building in Palma.
Comment
Fiesta, forever, promote it
With all the great town fiestas going on, why are they not promoted overseas?
Humphrey Carter