News of the day 4 September 2015
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Police
Irish couple given suspended prison sentence after abandoning son with mental health condition in Majorca
A couple, arrested on suspicion of abandoning their son who is believed to have a mental health condition while on holiday in Majorca, have reportedly been handed a year's suspended prison sentence.
Weather
Massive storm floods much of Majorca
Worst affected parts of the island have been the south-west in Andratx and Calvia.
Palma
Negotiations over Gesa building
The legal situation in respect of the Gesa building hasn’t changed, but Noguera doesn’t believe that this should put a brake on its rehabilitation.
Refugee crisis
Balearics prepare to admit refugees
Armengol told Rajoy that the Balearics were willing to receive refugees and to help people suffering the “drama” they are.
Majorca
People to decide on Majorca Day
The Balearic parliament would first need to pass a law to allow the referendum to take place.
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Edition of 4 September 2015
Comment
Refugees
I consider myself a migrant because after all I moved to Spain from a foreign country, found employment and now enjoy all the benefits which this country offers.
Jason Moore