News of the day 18 August 2017
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Terrorism
Catalan police kill five in Cambrils terrorist incident
The attackers were found to have been wearing explosive devices.
Terrorism
Reinforcement of barriers in Palma following Barcelona attack
There was a minute's silence across Majorca yesterday. Immediate security measures include concrete barriers that have been installed in the Plaça Porta Pintada.
Tourism
Retailers call for Calvia drink display ban to be withdrawn
Pimeco wants the drink display ban in Calvia withdrawn. Shops aren't at fault. All-inclusives are.
Infrastructure
Almost 3,000 signatures against Llucmajor-Campos road
The signatures have been gathered by the campaign #SenseLímitsNoHiHaFutur (no future without limits).
Services
Mayor apologises for Palma lack of cleanliness
Cleanliness is a more complex issue in summer because of the increased population in Palma.
Police
Inca market fake goods seized
More than 1,700 fake goods were seized, some of them from a shop in Alcudia as well.
News / Comment
Edition of 18 August 2017
Comment
Holiday lets
The government needs to introduce clear and simple rules for holiday lets.
Jason Moore