News of the day 1 December 2017
News / Latest headlines
Tourist tax
Four-fifths of tourist tax-funded projects are under way
Barceló explained that 94 million euros have been collected since the tax was introduced on 1 July 2016.
Transport
Government wanting more inter-island flights
An increase in the residents' discount has led to increased demand for flights.
Police
Extra police being drafted into Paguera
Calvia police are seeking to avoid a repeat of the mass brawl in Paguera last weekend.
Police
Four years since Malén Ortiz disappeared
There is to be a rally in Santa Ponsa this afternoon (Saturday).
Weather
Special procedures for the homeless as cold front bites
The cold front from the Arctic that is affecting Majorca at present produced some snow down to 300 metres yesterday.
News / Comment
Comment
Air fares
Value-for-money is key and this is not the case with flights to the island at the moment.
Jason Moore