News of the day 23 April 2018
News / Latest headlines
Holiday rentals
Palma to ban apartment holiday rentals
Mayor Noguera believes that Palma's decision will set a trend; the Habtur holiday rentals association "profoundly" disagrees with the decision.
Transport
New bendy buses in Palma will have wifi
The EMT service in Palma will be buying 95 buses that run on natural gas.
Crime
Arrests for forcing a woman into prostitution
The Colombian woman had thought she was coming to Majorca for work as a domestic employee.
Technology
Armengol sees the Balearics as benchmark for smart islands
Balearic sustainability and smart growth draw on initiatives such as the sustainable tourism tax.
Nautical
Ever more quality at larger Palma Boat Show
This year's show will feature 300 boats in the water, 48% more than last year.
Holiday / Lifestyle
Majorca day trips
A reader writes: "So much better and cheaper than going to London for a day out." What an experience. In a day.