News of the day 16 September 2016
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Crime
A minute’s silence in remembrance of killed policeman
Six cyclists have lost their lives so far this year. As far as the national government delegation is concerned, that is six too many.
Crime
Police bust largest drugs laboratory discovered in the Balearics
Police have arrested a 29-year-old Bulgarian who was working as a biology lab technician at the University of the Balearic Islands.
Drought
Palma the sixth most expensive Spanish city for water
The Partido Popular opposes a rise in water rates. The party believes that there has been poor planning by the current town hall administration.
Transport
Air Europa sees possibilities because of Air Berlin's Palma withdrawal
The situation with Air Berlin "isn't great news, but the current economic situation will enable other operators to enter the market".
News / Comment
Comment
Funding needed for Spanish sport
Spain should be doing much better in Olympic sports. It has everything.
Jason Moore