News of the day 30 August 2017
News / Latest headlines
Agriculture
Xylella bacterium is now infecting vineyards
The environment ministry has confirmed that there are cases but has not said where they are or how many there are.
Police
Police fire rubber bullets to break up Son Banya attackers
A crowd in Son Banya was throwing stones at officers who had gone to the shanty town to make an arrest.
Hotels
Inspections find over 70% of hotels have overcrowded rooms
Certain hotels could face more than just fines for excessive overcrowding.
Transport
Majorca-born British private jet company flying high
"We are the market leader and the most used digital platform in the UK according to Deloitte."
Tourist tax
Hoteliers say tourist tax rise would be disastrous
Inma Benito: "There may be a significant number of people who stop coming to Majorca at any time of the year and not just in the high season."
News / Comment
Comment
Pulling out
Britain should consider a slower pullout from the European Union.
Jason Moore