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Formerly known as Prince
No one can deny it’s all gone pear shaped for Harry, formerly known as Prince.
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It’s easy, fatal, to criticise
There is a flip side to social media, it brings the worst out of people.
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The hills are alive in Majorca
While N. Europe, especially the UK, shivers, Majorca certainly is not catching a cold.
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Majorca battle lines drawn
There seems to be growing animosity in Majorca lately with everyone arguing.
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Turkey is getting tasty
The Balearics can not afford to take its eye off Turkey as a serious tourism contender.
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Spain’s farming revolution
Spain’s new progressive government is facing its first big battle with farmers.
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Booze ban concerns
Balearics tourism minister Iago Negueruela will have some fast talking to do.
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The terrace saga goes on
Palma City Council has opened a can of worms with its crusade against terraces.
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More civil servants than Scotland
Yes, according to the latest report, the Balearics employs more civil servants than Scotland.
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So what about cruises?
The government has done holiday rentals and booze, surely cruises must be next?
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How long for Spanish PM?
The new Spanish PM has some major internal coalition problems to over come.
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Spanish coffee break ban
Popping out of work for a quick coffee or a fag break could come at a price.
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Turfed off the terraces
Palma city council is about to put jobs and businesses at risk with its new terrace law.
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Climate is changing
In my 40 plus years of skiing I’ve never seen a lizard in a ski resort this time of year.
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The Spanish economy
The Spanish economy performed remarkably well last year but it’s slowing now.
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Gibraltar’s quick response
It looks like Gibraltar could be in for a rocky ride post Brexit but they have a plan.
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Are eco ships the answer?
Low carbon footprint cruise ships are coming to Palma, but it’s not the solution.
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The Brits love Majorca
Despite all the scaremongering over Brexit, it looks like the Britons are still coming.
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Tourists leaving the beach
Foreign holiday habits are changing with more tourists going “green”.
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Agree to disagree
The Spanish and Catalan governments have opened talks - nice PR stunt.
Humphrey Carter 28/02/2020 13:34