News of the day 28 October 2016
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Finance
Balearic budget envisages 14% increase in project investment in 2017
Any increase to the tourist tax in 2017 has been ruled out. Podemos are supporting the budget and the government because of concerns about "hostility" from Madrid.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax will reduce tourism by one per cent
The impact of the tax is portrayed as being minimal. Other factors determine tourist decision-making.
Police
Illegal selling out of control in Playa de Palma
Lack of police and lack of police action are being blamed for the problems in Playa de Palma.
Finance
Soller's port to receive 4.5 million euros investment
The fish market, storage area and office have long been demanded by Soller's fishermen.
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Comment
Too many cruise passengers
I would say that Palma needs fewer cruise ship passengers.
Jason Moore