News of the day 23 August 2018
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Agriculture
Complementing farms' activities with "agro" tourist accommodation
Under proposals, "agro-stays" would not be subject to zoning restrictions as they apply to, for example, holiday rentals.
Transport
Air taxi traffic up 40% in the past three years
Palma's Son Sant Joan Airport accounts for some 20% of air taxi traffic in Spain.
Environment
Environment ministry analysing death of moray eels
It is believed that a disease specific to moray eels is the cause.
Politics
PP join calls for Palma councillor to be sacked
Aligi Molina, councillor for equality, accused retailers of being racist for their campaign against illegal sellers.
Tourism
Town hall rejects latest anti-tourism protest
Arran staged a protest at the beach in Arenal.
News / Comment
Comment
Holiday rentals
The illegal holiday rentals provided vital revenue for the local economy.
Jason Moore