News of the day 5 January 2018
News / Latest headlines
Animal welfare
Parliament considers bullfighting law to be constitutional
In the Balearic parliament report, it says that there is no rule which defines what the bullfight is or should be.
Demographics
Population shrinks in sixteen Majorcan municipalities
Calvia, Capdepera and Pollensa are among the municipalities where the population has declined.
Law
Pollensa mayor facing lawsuit over café contract
Miquel Ángel March, it is claimed, "hand-picked" the company that was awarded the contract at the sports centre.
Police
Drugs sales point close to schools is closed down - again
Four people have been arrested for selling marijuana.
Transport
Work on Puerto Pollensa bus stops now under way
While work is starting with the bus stops, other work - for the pedestrianisation - is moving ahead at pace.
Fiestas
The magic of the Three Kings
Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar arrived at Palma's port at 6pm, where they were greeted by screams of delight
News / Comment
Holiday / Lifestyle
Letters to the Editor
Passport control bad experience and Ryanair's very low-cost flights.
Edition of 5 January 2018
Comment
Blair and Brexit
The British economy faces some very uncertain times.
Jason Moore