Politics
Podemos repeat their demand that Barceló resigns
"We cannot look the other way. We should be demanding that someone takes responsibility for all that has happened."
Politics
Podemos threaten government pact if Barceló isn't sacked
"There is a weak point in government and that is him. Therefore, we ask him to step aside."
Politics
Minister resigns and Més Minorca quit the government
Més in Minorca (Ruth Mateu is from Minorca) feel that Mateu has been hung out to dry and have decided to leave the government.
Tourism
Hotel prices for 2017 increasing by up to 15%
Occupancy is expected to be much the same as this year in 2017, but profit will be the best for the past ten years.
Employment
Work inspections to increase in 2016
There are to be four key campaigns: control of temporary appointments and potential contractual fraud; control of the hours of work; control of part-time contracts; and limitations on overtime.
Northern News Spotlight
Nordesport investigation could widen to Pollensa
The Alternativa denounced contracts that the town hall had entered into, and these included Nordesport.
Tourism
Hotels turning down exclusive contracts for 2016
The tour operators want such contracts in order to ensure they have the maximum number of beds available next summer.
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