News of the day 23 November 2016
News / Latest headlines
Emergencies
Cala Tuent fire now under control
A fisherman raised the alarm before dawn this morning.
Fairs and fiestas
Palma promising "magical" Christmas lights show
"A story to be told with acrobats and circus acts that explains how the Christmas magic arrives in Palma and illuminates the whole city."
Property
Evictions to be prohibited if there is no housing alternative
Banks and large businesses will be obliged to register empty flats for social housing rental.
History
Travelling exhibition for first flight to Majorca
Salvador Hedilla undertook the first flight from the mainland to Majorca on 2 July, 1916.
History
The Guardia Civil officer who turned down Ava Gardner
"That was unthinkable. I refused. 'Sorry, but I'm on duty'."
News / Comment
Comment
A Majorcan Black Friday
I have a novel idea for shopkeepers in Majorca: why not have a Black Friday sales period during the summer months?
Jason Moore