News of the day 14 September 2016
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Crime
Suspected murderer of Irish gang member arrested on Costa del Sol
It was the murder in Malaga last year that led to further killings, one of them Trevor O'Neill in Majorca last month.
Construction
Building sector activity in the Balearics is levelling off
There are hotel projects, but the moratorium on large commercial developments is one reason why this winter's building activity may only be moderate.
Drought
Mancor without water overnight and for some of the day
Since Saturday there has been a restriction leaving the whole village without water from eleven at night until eight in the morning.
Tourism
Government agreement to promote cultural tourism
Biel Barceló said that the regional government intends investing between 400,000 and 600,000 euros on promoting cultural tourism.
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Paint Palma proud
Graffiti has been one of the bones of contention this year, but it need not be.
Humphrey Carter