News of the day 11 August 2019
News / Latest headlines
Transport
Fewer than 10% of hire firms have electric cars
Car-hire firms are expected to have 100% electric fleets by 2035.
Town halls
Palma fourth worst for financial performance
In 2017, Palma saved less than all other town halls.
Environment
Almost four tonnes of plastic in the Minorca Channel
The research involved taking quarterly samples and was carried out in 2014 and 2015.
Beaches
Report points to risk from Es Trenc posidonia waste
Campos town hall has voiced concerns at the amount of algae and at the problems with removing it.
Holiday / Lifestyle
Majorca
Fiestas and events on Tuesday / Wednesday
Today S'Illot will have a lantern procession from the Riuet bridge. Also Sa Pobla will be holding their annual Jazz Festival with Glissando Big Band.
Edition of 11 August 2019
