News of the day 23 January 2017
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The potato crop in Sa Pobla and cereal crops elsewhere on the island have been badly affected by the floods.

Agriculture

Crops could be ruined by floods

In the case of potatoes, there could be serious consequences for the harvest that is due to start in March.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The natural gas connection to Felanitx was opened recently.

Energy

Government wants natural gas for the whole of Majorca

At present there are only a dozen municipalities, e.g. Palma, Alcudia, Calvia, which are connected.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Early last June: no play areas and there were no sun loungers either.

Beaches

Alternativa complaining about Pollensa beaches' play areas

The residents' association which holds the contract apparently installed only two play areas last year when there should have been ten.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

A lengthening of the season means that employees with "fijo discontinuo" contracts are going back to work earlier.

Employment

Tourism demand is meaning more "fijo discontinuo" contracts

The main unions are not celebrating. A record tourism season should have had a more positive impact on the labour market.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

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