News of the day 19 August 2017
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Environment
Investigators believe that Sant Elm fire was deliberate
There were two fires close to each other near to Sant Elm and S'Arraco.
Majorca
Terror, drink and rentals: the week in Majorca
Majorca once again paid its respects to the victims of terrorism; the national government was thinking about a constitutional challenge to the Balearic rentals' legislation; there was some more anti-tourism and there were more plans for tackling tourism's excesses.
Health
Health service bill for tourists rising by five million euros
Billing for the EU health insurance card has risen by nine million euros since 2014.
Tourism
Calvia, Alcudia and Arenal businesses point to lower tourist spending
Tourist spending is said to be down by between 20 and 30 per cent compared with last year.
Environment
High levels of cruise ship pollution in Palma
The German environmentalists claim that cruise ships are using poor quality and cheap fuel.
Gastronomy
Mercat 1930, a new gastronomic centre in Palma
Mercat 1930, Palma Gastronomic Market, on the Paseo Marítimo opened on Friday.
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Terror attacks
These terror attacks are sadly becoming common in Europe.
Jason Moore