News of the day 8 August 2017
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Tourism
Websites have a fortnight to comply with apartment rental law
If websites don't comply with the law, they could face fines of between 40,000 and 400,000 euros.
Environment
Alcudia looking to reactivate water recycling project
The town hall is seeking tourist tax revenue to revive a project that was abandoned before it had even started.
Culture
Hunters to the fore in defending rural life
The increased size of bird protection zones and a ban on horses in the Sa Canova dunes are two of the grievances.
Police
Police confiscate over 5,700 items in anti-counterfeiting operation
More than 25 people are expected to be charged with criminal offences.
Transport
Car-hire multinationals say they're only responding to demand
The multinationals were deflecting responsibility for traffic congestion.
News / Comment
Edition of 8 August 2017
Comment
Tourism saved Spain
Tourism helped Spain out of the crisis. So why do people want to trash it?
Humphrey Carter