News of the day 28 July 2017
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Tourist tax
Municipal tourist taxes could be agreed by the end of the year
Recommendations from the government's advisors include one for the administration of the tourist tax in the Balearics to be handed to town halls.
Royal Family
Armengol says the King fully understands Balearic problems
The president of the Balearic parliament, Baltasar Picornell, said that he was very happy to have met the King.
False claims
European lawyers intervene in UK false holiday sickness claims
The Solicitors Regulation Authority in England and Wales has issued warnings to various law firms.
Environment
Sa Canova horseriders planning protest over prohibition
The environment ministry intends stopping horseriders, cyclists and others using the route in the dunes system at Sa Canova on Alcudia bay.
Transport
Pollensa town hall accepts that Formentor car parks are illegal
Access by private car is to be restricted in Formentor as from next year.
Emergencies
Boat blaze in Andratx leaves mechanic with burns
Five boats in Puerto Andratx caught fire.
Weather
Temperatures forecast to reach 42C in Majorca next week
The first week of August is going to be particularly hot.
News / Comment
Edition of 28 July 2017
Comment
Badly behaved cyclists
A small minority of cyclists believe that they can do what they like when they like.
Jason Moore