News of the day 3 March 2017
News / Latest headlines
Crime
Cursach ordered to prison on fifteen charges
Homicide is included among the charges; no details of this have been given.
Nóos trial
Balearic public believe Princess Cristina acquittal was favourable treatment
Over half those surveyed thought Urdangarin's sentence was lenient.
Industrial relations
Dockworkers call off first strikes but worries about supplies persist
Warehouses had been stocked up in anticipation of next week's strikes, but there are worries about the effects of strikes later in the month.
Holiday rentals
Petition against Palma holiday rentals launched today
The federation is making an "urgent appeal to the citizens" because the proliferation of rentals is contrary to co-existence.
Politics
PP leadership battle - Company has greater support than Bauzá
Although Bauzá is making references to unity, the differences between him and Company are great.
News / Comment
Comment
The Spanish economy
Mariano Rajoy has pulled off a small economic miracle.
Jason Moore