News of the day 30 January 2017
News / Latest headlines
Transport
Government still doesn't know how many hire cars there are
"If they were obliged to pay road tax, which at the moment they do not, then there wouldn't be the problem that we have."
Energy
January electricity bills will be up by a quarter
The bill for a consumer on a contract for 4.4kW will go up from 51.97 euros last year to 65.59 euros.
Agriculture
Farmers accuse government of "having a laugh" over flood aid
The national government has "blatantly and manifestly" mocked Balearic farmers through its decree of emergency measures for damage.
Politics
Armengol calls for responsibility as parliament reconvenes
The president was also predicting that there will be "intense debate" over holiday rentals' legislation.
News / Comment
Sport / Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca
Best game of the season ends 0-0
Real Mallorca held on to their four-game unbeaten run when they drew 0-0 against third-top Cadiz on Sunday night.
Comment
Travel ban
Trump has gone too far but Europe hasn’t gone far enough.
Jason Moore