Majorca
Forces of nature, goats and rentals: the week in Majorca
The consequences of bad weather and olive ebola were more evident. There was outrage over a secretive goat cull in Calvia. And Palma's mayor was wanting the state to intervene in holiday rentals.
Animal welfare
Legal action planned over Galatzo goat cull
According to a lawyer who specialises in animal rights, there was a lack of transparency regarding the cull which contravened European and Spanish laws.
Animal welfare
Galatzo goat cull was requested by the town hall
"When an invasive species increases in an uncontrolled way, it attacks the ecosystem and jeopardises other species."
Majorca
Lights, goats and flower-picking: the week in Majorca
The start of the Christmas period was officially marked when Palma's lights went on, goats were on the controversy menu, the airports authority was accused of hiding information, Podemos wished to contain tourists, and Calvia was promoting flower power.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh hope for Golden Visa in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”