News of the day 30 March 2017
News / Latest headlines
Emergencies
Two hurt in Esporles gas explosion
A 72-year-old man suffered second and third degree burns to 30 per cent of his body.
Transport
Too many hire cars in Majorca again
It is estimated that some 90,000 hire cars will be available this summer.
Holiday rentals
Barceló has no objection to Palma wanting to ban holiday rentals
The tourism minister said it was understandable that the town hall should wish to prohibit rentals.
Property
Almost 40% of Balearic home purchases were foreign in 2016
The level of foreign buying in the Balearics makes the region one of the most susceptible to any Brexit impact.
News / Comment
Sport / Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca
Mallorca's do or die relegation game
Real Mallorca face a massive crunch relegation skirmish on Friday away at Alcorcon.
Edition of 30 March 2017
Comment
The new EU
We are living in difficult times and no one knows our status.
Jason Moore