News of the day 1 May 2018
News / Latest headlines
Tourist tax
Balearic tourist tax rates from 1 May to 31 October 2018
Listed here are the tourist tax rates and the purposes for tourist tax revenue.
Politics
Torrential rain stops Labour Day march
Before the deluge there was time for a warning to Balearic businesses: "Either redistribute wealth or there will be social conflict."
Industrial relations
Staffing level increases needed for the hotel sector
Unions want a 20% increase in staffing levels in order to reduce overwork.
Media
Documentary of Ultima Hora's 125 years
The first edition of La Ultima Hora appeared on 1 May, 1893.
Transport
Traffic in the Soller Valley increasing "alarmingly"
There was a fear that scrapping the Soller Tunnel toll would lead to traffic congestion.
Emergencies
30-year-old Briton serious after balcony fall
A British holidaymaker fell from a third floor balcony in Magalluf yesterday.
News / Comment
Sport / Other Sports
Football
Thousands of footballers kick off the season in Santa Ponsa
Teams from all parts of the globe are taking part in the Mallorca Football Tournament.
Edition of 1 May 2018
Comment
Quantity or quality?
This is the question and the Balearics has to find that right balance.
Humphrey Carter