News of the day 17 November 2016
News / Latest headlines
Crime
Government vows to keep fighting against gender violence
Since 1996, when there was a record number of murders, Majorca has not registered as bloody a year as this.
Fairs and fiestas
A "splendid day" for Dijous Bo
Good weather brought out a record number of visitors to the Inca fair.
Technology
Smart island world congress to be held in Calvia
As a pioneering and leading island tourist destination, Calvia is "without doubt" the best place in Majorca to stage this congress.
Environment
Drought plan to put onus on town halls to have reserve water supply
Among measures in the government's drought plan is the increased use of recycled water for agriculture and golf courses.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax revenue disguising environment budget, insist GOB
"If it is used for financial engineering, we will witness a deception and a fraudulent commitment to the environment by the government."
News / Comment
Edition of 17 November 2016
Comment
Head in a golf hole
How can the government ignore the island’s biggest international golf fair ever?
Humphrey Carter