News of the day 26 July 2018
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Environment
Coastal deterioration because of development
Despite the coastal development, there are "encouraging" signs that far less land has been developed than might have been the case.
Employment
Salary increases in the Balearics second highest in 2017
Average salary figures disguise a wide disparity between pay in different sectors, such as hospitality.
Tourism
Arran hangs anti-tourism banner outside the Cathedral
Palma town hall defends the right to protest.
Property
Illegal rural building linked to holiday rentals
Around 80% of demolitions were at properties for holiday rental.
Police
Ex-president of the ports authority ordered installation of "spy" cameras
The cameras were in the office of the Balearic Ports Authority's president.
Bylaws
Palma police fining hire-car companies for illegal parking
Fines for 400 hire cars parked in streets have been issued.
Environment
60% of area destroyed by 2013 fire has recovered
The fire in the Andratx area broke out on 26 July, 2013.
News / Comment
Edition of 26 July 2018
Comment
Extradition
The fact that Spain has been unable to extradite Puigdemont is a big blow.
Jason Moore