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British showing loyalty
It is at times like this that you know who your friends really are.
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Farmers deserve help
Farmers are feeling hard done by and the government should adhere to their needs.
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Spain’s first female party boss
What a way to mark International Women’s day - Ciudadanos chose a female leader.
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“I thought I was going to die" says kidnapped Briton robbed in Andratx
“It’s a shame, I know these stories don’t help Majorca’s image but I thought I was going to die ...”
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Bright lights, big city...
Spain is still having to tackle youth unemployment and a brain drain.
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Majorca is cooking
There may be plenty of negative chatter going on but something is stirring in Palma.
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That’s it for terraces
All across the centre of Palma yesterday, terraces were being dismantled.
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Spain’s health battle
Spain has probably one of the best public health services in the world but it lacks staff.
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More taxes on travel
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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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Looking long term
It is heartening to see the Balearics while dealing with the present, is looking ahead.
Humphrey Carter 13/03/2020 11:09