by RAY FLEMING
SUNDAY'S bombs in Palma, though small and causing no casualties, underlined the chilling message the deadly attack on Guardia Civil officers ten days earlier at Palmanova had already delivered - that, despite the recent arrests of four of its leaders, ETA is still active and apparently able to operate even when under intense security surveillance. The effect of Sunday's explosions on Majorca's tourism industry is difficult to assess although any significant change will probably become apparent quite quickly. In a sense British people as a whole have become accustomed to the idea that nowadays nowhere is really safe from terrorist atrocities of one kind or another, whether motivated by national or international objectives. Whether that, and the residual loyalty which many British feel towards Majorca as their holiday choice, will be sufficient to prevent a serious fall in visitors remains to be seen.
UNDERLINING THE MESSAGE
14/08/2013 00:00
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