News of the day 26 April 2018
News / Latest headlines
Emergencies
Cyclist killed in collision with a dust cart
The accident occurred in Llucmajor at around half two on Thursday afternoon.
Bylaws
Initial approval of Palma rentals ban and terraces bylaw
There were jeers from opponents of both the rentals ban and the terraces bylaw.
Crime
Accused says he was unaware of what he was doing
"I didn't know what I was doing. It's very difficult to believe or to understand, but that's how it is."
Cursach affair
Judge planning separate trials related to police corruption
The two parts of the trial will revolve around Bartolomé Cursach and Miguel Pascual.
Holiday rentals
Onus on owners to prove short-term lets are not for tourists
Fines for supposedly illegal lets can be up to 40,000 euros.
News / Comment
Comment
The old guard
The old guard of Spanish politics is under threat from newcomers.
Jason Moore