News of the day 24 October 2016
News / Latest headlines
Finance
Foreign investment soared in the first half of 2016
Over half of the foreign investment was in hotels, and much of it was German money.
Transport
Traffic fines up, road deaths up
Speeding was the most common reason for traffic fines. Deaths on the roads, although up, are nothing like on the scale they once were.
Politics
Balearic government under pressure following Rajoy investiture decision
Podemos may press demands, such as an increase to the tourist tax, in return for continuing to support the Balearic government.
Legislation
Cannabis use on parliament's agenda
The government supports therapeutic use of cannabis.
News / Comment
Sport / Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca
Vazquez reprieved as Jesus saves in 1-0 win
Real Mallorca, after a fast and furious second half, finally overcame a poor but stubborn Alcorcon from Madrid 1-0.
Edition of 23 October 2016
Comment
A good act by PSOE
If Rajoy forms a government it will be thanks to the socialists.
Jason Moore