News of the day 5 July 2019
News / Latest headlines
Traffic
Pirate cabbies caught and fined over 18,000 euros in Calvia
The Guardia Civil traffic police probe illegal taxi services in Calvia.
Tourism
Balearic Minister for tourism to draw up a new all-inclusive law
Iago Negueruela said that there will be no change to the tourist tax and more workers’ rights.
Police
Four Germans held at Palma airport for alleged gang rape
Two of the four allegedly raped the 18-year-old while the other two filmed the sexual assault on their mobile telephones. Medical reports confirm she was assaulted.
Tourism
Traditional market traders claim sales hit by illegal competition
Demands made to clear away the illegal street traders.
Tourism
Hoteliers slash prices by 60 percent for peak season
Hoteliers cut their prices for the summer.
News / Comment
Holiday / Lifestyle
The amazing life of Imelda Marcos
She is probably the biggest plunderer in the history of the world.
Edition of 5 July 2019
Comment
Interesting times
“How long is the Labour Party going to have Corbyn at the helm...’”
Jason Moore