News of the day 17 April 2017
News / Latest headlines
Society
Over 200 people are living on the streets of Majorca
Of this year’s 209, 188 are living on the streets of Palma, while the rest are dotted around the island.
Emergencies
Driver mows down five pedestrians in central Palma
The driver only passed his driving test two months ago.
Holiday rentals
Flood of requests to "regularise" apartment holiday rentals
It would seem that thousands of people turned up at the tourism ministry last week in an attempt to "regularise" their holiday apartments.
Majorca
Barceló, Branson, Brexit: last week in Majorca
Tourism minister Biel Barceló was under pressure, there was chaos at the airport and there were arrests because of a fake cancer "cure".
Nautical
Investors being sought at the Palma Boat Show
Investors are being sought for new ventures needing up to 300,000 euros.
Charity
Countdown on for British Benevolent Fund charity reception
The British Benevolent Fund charity reception takes place this Thursday at the Finca Son Mir.
News / Comment
Edition of 16 April 2017
Comment
What is the euro really worth?
Never mind Brexit, there are other countries in the EU which have their own concerns about the future as well.
Humphrey Carter