News of the day 12 January 2018
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Holiday rentals
Palma has one of the highest levels of "tourist pressure"
The principal factor contributing to tourist pressure, according to Exceltur, is the number of apartments that have been converted into holiday accommodation.
Transport
Significant increase in Soller Tunnel traffic
There are now over one thousand more vehicles per day compared with January last year.
Crime
Neighbours horrified by Costa d'en Blanes stabbings
Bogdan K. was arrested by the Guardia Civil. His stepfather had been stabbed to death, and his mother was in a critical condition.
Tourism
Town hall wants Branson estate to have rural hotel
Banyalbufar town hall wants the Council of Majorca to declare the Son Bunyola finca to be in the general interest.
Heritage
Council of Majorca unanimous on return of Costitx bulls
The three bronze bull's heads are in the National Archaeology Museum.
News / Comment
Edition of 12 January 2018
Comment
Staying or leaving
All of Britain’s political leaders voted to remain part of the EU.
Jason Moore