News of the day 9 November 2016
News / Latest headlines
Politics
Clinton concedes; Trump is the new president of the US
President-elect Trump: "It's going to be a beautiful thing ..."
Tourism
Palma in talks over further winter tourism expansion
The UK's Institute of Travel & Tourism has proposed that the institute's 2018 conference be held at Palma's Palacio de Congresos.
Weather
Majorca gets its first autumn snow
There was a covering of snow on Majorca's two highest peaks - Puig de Massanella and Puig Major.
Environment
Environmentalists wanting Llevant Nature Park to be increased
The original area of the Llevant part was drastically reduced by the Partido Popular government.
Tourism
WTM confirms increase in UK family tourism to Calvia
Abta told the Calvia delegation that there will be a 36% increase in tourists for the low season up to November.
Environment
Ufanes springs phenomenon affected by lack of rain
The Ufanes springs have broken out on average thirty times in recent years, but last winter there were only five occasions.