News of the day 15 February 2019
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Politics
Spanish prime minister calls snap general election
Poll called for 28 April after budget defeat.
Nautical
State ports in the Balearics provide over 25,000 jobs
Based on data from 2015, the five ports provide some five per cent of total Balearic employment.
Tourism
Valldemossa human pressure greater than Palma's
Valldemossa's human pressure, at its height, is 154 tourists for each 100 residents.
Employment
Tourism industry alarm at state budget failure
The low-season 50% cut in social security contributions for "fijo discontinuo" employees is likely to cease.
Holiday rentals
Palma mayor facing holiday rentals lawsuit
Antoni Noguera believes that "ideological motivation and political persecution" are behind his being placed under investigation.