News of the day 23 August 2017
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Industrial relations
Airport strikes would be "horrific"
Exceltur says that there will be "international repercussions" and "enormous consequences" for Spain if the strikes go ahead.
Services
Complaints about neglect of the Intermodal Station area
Residents and businesses have been begging for help in dealing with problems in the area, which is a key point of entry to Palma.
Celebrities
Paris Hilton planning a hotel in Ibiza
Paris Hilton: "Ibiza is the most magical and incredible island in the world."
Crime
Cement truck driver released with charges
The driver of the cement truck that collided with three cars near Alcudia on Tuesday, killing three people, appeared in court yesterday.
Transport
Palma taxi protest over operating hours
A cavalcade of taxis is planned for 13 September. It will be a protest for more liberal hours of operating.
Beaches
Surfer faces fine after disobeying and insulting lifeguards
Lifeguards in Playa de Muro were insulted after asking a surfer to leave a swimmers-only zone.
News / Comment
Comment
Summer season
The Balearics got the numbers but not the spending power.
Jason Moore