News of the day 5 September 2015
News / Latest headlines
Tourism
September to set new tourism record
Forecasts will be surpassed, primarily because of a boom in last-minute sales.
Health
Over 40,000 cases for emergency ambulance service
Central call service registered a total of 219,111 emergency calls over the same period.
Agriculture
Grape harvest quality not threatened by rain
Growers are optimistic, however, that wind which picked up as a result of the storm will have helped to dry the vines.
Finance
Tourist tax to be included in 2016 budget
The government has included the tourist (or eco) tax in its budget forecast, even though it has yet to be decided when and how it will be implemented.
News / Comment
Holiday / Lifestyle
Letters to the Editor
"Santa Ponsa is becoming a no-go area for decent people."
Sport / Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca
High noon at the cathedral
The Basques will be a dangerous outfit as it’s a case of played two, lost two for them and they’ll be keen to get back to winning ways.
Edition of 5 September 2015
Comment
No cash for all
“Perhaps the city council should reconsider how they spend their money....”
Jason Moore