News of the day 4 August 2017
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Tourismphobia
Town hall and government break the silence over Arran attack
The mayor of Palma, Antoni Noguera, described the incident with Arran as "reprehensible". Ex-mayor, José Hila, and tourism minister, Biel Barceló, have also been speaking.
Emergencies
Autopsy does not confirm Cala d'Or death was because of heat stroke
The teenager was at work at a hotel in Cala Egos when he collapsed. Meanwhile, Majorca remains on orange alert for high temperatures and heat risk.
Holiday rentals
Government approves decree for holiday rentals' apartments
The decree was necessary in order to deal with the legal limbo: commercialisation of apartments as tourist rental could neither be authorised nor prohibited.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax revenue for acquiring Canons finca in Arta
The government is proposing the spend of eight million euros of tourist tax revenue to acquire the Es Canons finca.
Environment
A "royal yacht" with a difference
A royal yacht on a very special mission sailed into the bay of Palma yesterday.
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More bad press
Majorca has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons - again.
Humphrey Carter