News of the day 2 March 2017
News / Latest headlines
Tax
Brussels looks to clip Hacienda’s wings on Modelo 720
There may be relief ahead from the threat of Modelo 720 sanctions for taxpayers in Spain.
Corruption
Cursach in court on Friday morning
An aspect of the prosecution's investigation, it is understood, is supposed collusion by the former deputy mayor of Palma, Álvaro Gijón, with Cursach.
Animal welfare
New legislation will not outlaw the Fornalutx bull-run
Animal-rights groups have given the government an ultimatum of ten days to set out measures by which it will ban the bull-run.
Weather
Cold front will bring some snow on Saturday
High winds and some snow are forecast for Saturday.
Crime
Thirteen years for murder after drunken argument
A discussion between the two men became ever more heated. It was over money and food, and both men were "very drunk".
Business
Half of Balearic businesses will be hiring more staff this year
Businesspeople in the Balearics are more optimistic than most and are anticipating growth in sales and investment this year.
News / Comment
Edition of 2 March 2017
Comment
The new Palma
Soon 40 per cent of the population of the city will be born outside Spain.
Jason Moore