News of the day 5 August 2015
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Weather
July was very hot, say the weather people
The Spanish meteorological agency, Aemet, has confirmed that July in the Balearics was very hot to extremely hot.
Balearic investment
Balearic investment slammed as a “punishment"
The investment budget since the Partido Popular took over in 2011 has, on average, been 118 million, while under PSOE it had been 427 million.
Spanish politics
Poll shows Spain set for unpredictable political autumn
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s Partido Popular has taken a clear lead over rivals.
Royal Family
The King takes to the water
King Felipe VI took to the waters in the Bay of Palma today to compete in the Copa del Rey.
News / Comment
Edition of 5 August 2015
Comment
“Show me the money...”
In 2008, the last time the Balearics was run by a Socialist-led left-wing coalition, central government pumped 300 million euros of public funding into the region. Next year, if we are lucky, we are down to receive just 159 million euros.
Humphrey Carter