News of the day 24 September 2016
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Tourism
Activists gather in Palma against tourist "saturation"
At midday today there was an "anti-tourist" route that covered parts of the city most visited by tourists.
Health
Més criticise lack of consensus for Son Dureta scheme
The government now says that no budget for a reopened Son Dureta has been drawn up.
Health
Health service billing for tourists without a health card goes up 20%
Many European tourists are now opting to go to a public health centre rather than to a private one.
Sport
Majorca's López takes Ironman crown
López, competing for the first time in a 140.6 Ironman triathlon, came in first in a time of eight hours, twenty-six minutes and nine seconds.
News / Comment
Sport / Other Sports
Cycling
Calvia six points cycling challenge
The gruelling charity cycle challenge will cover 400 kilometres with 5,500 metres of climbing from 1 to 3 October.
Edition of 24 September 2016
Comment
Tourist tax
Tourist tax cash needs to be spent on improving tourist resorts. The money shouldn't be spent on other projects.
Jason Moore