News of the day 9 June 2019
News / Latest headlines
Environment
Balearics climate in a "critical situation"
Since the mid-1960s, the average temperature in the Balearics has risen by two degrees.
Tourist tax
Warning about bogus tourist tax collectors
Con artists are going to villas in an attempt to extract tourist tax payments.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 10-16 June
The Sant Joan fiestas start - demons correfoc in Muro on Friday. Demons also out in Pollensa; not for the fiestas but prior to a Flower Power party. Summer Pie Festival of Americana-style music at Es Baluard. The ballet Don Quijote at the Teatre Principal. Arta Beer Festival plus music concerts.
News / Comment
Sport / Real Mallorca
Football
Mallorca to face Albacete in playoff
Real Mallorca got the point they needed at Extremadura with a 0-0 draw.
Edition of 9 June 2019
Comment
Learning the lesson of greed
Balearic hoteliers are feeling the pinch; there should be a serious think about the future.
Humphrey Carter