News of the day 4 November 2017
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Animal welfare
Hunt for injured rare turtle sighted off Soller
The turtle was sighted on Thursday. It had a longline hook nailed in its mouth.
Majorca
Bookings tumble and no rentals appeal: the week in Majorca
Catalonia wasn't alone in experiencing a drop in reservations; a modest increase in low-season flights was being promised; Madrid missed a deadline; and someone was in trouble because of ham.
Society
"Deya will always be part of me"
Louise Davis retired last week after 22 years as PR Manager and PA to the General Manager at La Residencia Hotel.
Catalonia crisis
Catalan business leader fearful of independence "export" to the Balearics
Catalans "are not fools" even if some of them are fantasists.
Heritage
Consortium being set up for new maritime museum
There once was a maritime museum in Palma. It was in the Consolat de la Mar from 1951 to 1972.
Retailing
Seven million euros for increasing local retail trade
More pedestrianisation and more parking will be keys to boosting local business.
News / Comment
Comment
Jailing Catalan leaders
Was it really necessary to send them to jail?
Jason Moore