News of the day 16 December 2017
News / Latest headlines
Transport
Airline bankruptcies pushing up ticket prices
The immediate effect has been to push up prices over the festive period.
Bylaws
Palma restaurants will be closed for breaking noise rules
Restaurants in Palma which fail to comply with the noise bylaw could be closed for up to five months.
Law
Town hall not liable for Cala San Vicente compensation
The Balearic High Court has dismissed an appeal by the owners against a ruling that had gone in the town hall's favour.
Culture
"If there was harmony in the world, no one would make any money..."
Peter Grondahl, a Swedish "creator" who has been based in Palma since 2010, talks about his work and views.
Charity
Enjoy the "diversity of Mallorca" while helping others
The JoyRon Foundation’s Diversity of Mallorca 2018 calendar is now available.
Majorca
Resignation, research, rentals: the week in Majorca
Biel Barceló resigned, corruption cases came to a close, Airbnb was facing a fine, and research in the Balearics was supposedly getting a boost.
News / Comment
Comment
Crisis in Catalonia
The crisis in Catalonia is far from over, according to latest opinion poll.
Jason Moore