News of the day 15 August 2017
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Property
Spain's most expensive house is on the bay of Alcudia
Four of the top ten most expensive properties are in Majorca.
Transport
Air Berlin's decline ends in insolvency
Air Berlin's losses were staggering and it faced ever-mounting competition. Palma flights and jobs are safe for at least the remainder of this summer season.
Hotels
Value of hotels in Palma's centre is shooting up
Hotels in the city centre are being revalued upwards by a minimum of 12%.
Services
Unions blame Emaya management for Palma uncleanliness
Emaya, Palma's municipal services agency, is said to have insufficient resources. Rubbish is being allowed to accumulate.
Tourismphobia
Secretary-of-state warns of harm from tourismphobia
Spain's tourism secretary-of-state: "Ideally, this conduct would be prevented. If there is any indication of a crime, it needs to be punished."
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Edition of 15 August 2017
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A tourist, a friend
Without tourism these islands are nothing. And we should remember this.
Jason Moore