News of the day 2 November 2017
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Tourism
Cultural and gastronomy routes for Sa Pobla tourists
Sa Pobla's tourism, such as it is, could have been very different. "Poor" negotiations in 1954 saw to it that Sa Pobla missed out on the tourism boom.
Tourist tax
Opposition to the tourist tax being applied to the nautical sector
There is to be a study into the legal feasibility and economic impact of applying the tourist tax to the sector.
Urban planning
Majorca's territorial land plan being revised
There has been "disorderly creation of infrastructure" without strong policies for land sustainability.
Holiday rentals
Spanish government not appealing Balearic rentals legislation?
"The Partido Popular have decided to abandon those owners who wish to provide holiday accommodation."
Catalonia crisis
Prison for Junqueras and other ex-Catalonia ministers
A Spanish prosecutor yesterday asked a judge to issue an international arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont.
News / Comment
Comment
Balearic independence?
Why has there been a series of pro-Catalan independence rallies here?
Humphrey Carter