News of the day 14 March 2019
News / Latest headlines
Nautical
A "sweet moment" for the Balearics nautical industry
There are "many positive things" to be said about the nautical sector in the Balearics.
Tourism
Lower tourism growth forecast for 2019
Economic slowdown, Brexit, competitor destinations and political issues in Spain: all factors.
Holiday rentals
Holiday rentals tourists down over 450,000
The fall in numbers was over the twelve months following Balearic legislation in 2017.
Services
Cleaning vehicle falls into Palma sinkhole
The Emaya machine fell into a hole that hadn't been there the day before.
News / Comment
Edition of 14 March 2019
Comment
Look out EU "friends"
It takes two to tango and the EU can’t afford to play too much hardball.
Humphrey Carter