News of the day 28 October 2019
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Events in Majorca on Monday and Tuesday
The 40th International Composers Encounter starts with a special concert in Palma.
Tourist Tax
27 projects to be presented for tourist tax funding
Of non-environmental projects, a key one is renovation at the hostel in La Victoria, Alcudia.
Entertainment
The Mallorca Files airs on BBC next month
The Mallorca Files was filmed here last year.
Hiking
Six per cent increase in mountain refuge demand
The busiest refuges are along the Dry Stone Route, GR 221 in the Tramuntana Mountains.
Transport
Soller train to join European Federation of Tourist railways
The Palma-Sóller vintage wooden train dates back to 1912 and was originally used to transport citrus fruit from the Sóller Valley to Palma.
Drugs
Balearics to receive 294,000 euros from the Fund for Goods Seized for Drug Trafficking
Money seized from drug trafficking will now help those with addictions.
Events
Palma Council prepares for All Saints' Day
Vehicles will not be allowed to enter Son Valentí cemetery, Palma on Wednesday or Thursday, but there will be a special shuttle bus service.