News of the day 30 October 2017
News / Latest headlines
Catalonia crisis
State attorney seeking charges of rebellion and sedition against Puigdemont
The state prosecution service is filing lawsuits against Puigdemont with the two highest courts in Spain.
Transport
GOB appealing against Puerto Pollensa bus stops project
The new bus stops (station) would be "a clear violation of urban planning parameters and a serious breach of land use ordinance".
Finance
Half the 2018 Balearic budget for health and education
1,000 million euros for debt payments; 77 million euros for tourism.
Tourism
Inter-island travel increasing by 20%
There is a campaign to promote short-break packages for cultural and gastronomic tourism.
Heritage
Future challenges for managing the Alaro Castle finca
Some of the buildings badly need restoring, while improvements are needed to the management of the natural areas.
Sport / Real Mallorca
Football
Honours even in Formentera
Real Mallorca's nine straight win run came to an end on Saturday evening when they were held to a 1-1 draw in Formentera.