News of the day 6 August 2015
News / Latest headlines
Diving
Legendary Russian freediver feared dead after disappearing off Formentera
One of the world's greatest freedivers, Russia's Natalia Molchanova, is feared dead after disappearing during a dive off Spain's Balearic Islands.
Magalluf Control
Bobbies to support Guardia
British officers are going to be on a two-week trial in Magalluf and Ibiza.
Cabrera national park
Cabrera protected area set to double in size
Cabrera is set to become the largest maritime-terrestrial park in Spain.
Animal rights
Serious deficiencies alleged at Palma’s bullring
Amengual claims that these problems should have led to the suspension of this evening’s bullfight.
News / Comment
Holiday / Lifestyle
Letters to the editor
"The suspension of the licences for large retail sites is not all bad news for some of us."
Edition of 6 August 2015
Comment
A new broom sweeps clean
Something is definitely happening under the new Socialist-led left-wing administration. We are well aware of the open warfare which has broken out between Palma and Madrid over funding plus plans to reintroduce the tourist tax, which this time around is gathering support from some sectors of the tourist industry, the push for more renewable energy, the gradual ban on bullfighting and the expansion of the region’s nature reserves, but at local council level, things are moving too.
Humphrey Carter