News of the day 9 May 2017
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Animal welfare
Horse carriages' regulation unlikely until after the summer
An option of buying out the licences has been ruled out on the grounds that Palma town hall couldn't afford to.
Transport
Coaches in Sa Calobra could lose 1.76 million euros
The federation of transport businesses wants the town hall to either rescind the bylaw or to re-draft it.
Law
Legal action against Pollensa mayor over Valls affair is dropped
It was alleged by the complainants that the town hall had favoured the Valls ice-cream business.
Environment
No increase in the number of Blue Flags in the Balearics
For 2017 in Majorca specifically, there will be 32 flags for beaches as well as the fourteen for ports.
Culture
Heritage experts to advise on Alcudia's old power station
The Council of Majorca's heritage department is seeking a way to preserve the old power station in Alcanada (Alcudia).
News / Comment
Comment
The French election
Is the European Union ever going to wake up from its long sleep?
Jason Moore