News of the day 1 June 2017
News / Latest headlines
Crime
Five arrests in Pollensa drugs operation
One of those arrested was found with 70,000 euros cash.
Law
Solutions being sought to stop illegal street selling
The government, retailers and town halls have met to look at ways of tackling illegal selling.
Entertainment
Vanessa Redgrave the star guest at Palma's Atlàntida Film Fest
The Atlàntida Film Fest will be held between 26 June and 2 July. All films and workshops will be free.
Tourism
Record May for Palma boutique hotels
While there was an average 85% occupancy, some hotels had to stop selling for certain days as they were booked out.
Transport
Government will not grant Uber licences in the Balearics
The Balearic High Court has issued various rulings turning down requests for vehicles with drivers' licences.
News / Comment
Comment
Banning British tourists
It is time that these bogus claims were stamped out for the good of all of us.
Jason Moore