News of the day 17 January 2017
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Yes, it does snow in Majorca!
Roads were closed and children were told to stay at home from school as freezing temperatures hit Majorca yesterday and snow even fell in Palma. The sunshine island has become the freezing isle!
Weather
Snow sweeps across Majorca
In the Tramuntana between five and 10 centimetres were reported while elsewhere above 100 metres, snow fall was between two and five centimetres.
Tourism
Spain's tour operators eased out of Majorca's high summer market
Hotel places have been snapped up by British, German, Swiss and Scandinavian tour operators.
Tax
Balearic church tax contribution fourth lowest in Spain
In 2014, the church received a total of 250 million euros in church tax contributions.
Crime
Hate crimes' hotline launched in Palma
The legal system has provision for sentences of up to two years for hate crimes.
Emergencies
Two killed in Arta road accident
A pick-up and a small lorry carrying stone collided at a time when it was snowing.
News / Comment
Edition of 17 January 2017
Comment
It May just work!
Taking the single market out of the equation is the right answer.
Jason Moore