News of the day 8 October 2015
News / Latest headlines
Weather
Mediterranean storms will become more intense
Medicanes are a rare type of cyclone with similarities to that in the tropics.
Animal welfare
Bullfighting ban moves closer
This will be done despite the central government having declared bullfights to be in the “cultural interest of Spain”.
Police
Eight years on and still waiting in pain
9 October, 2007 was the last time anything was heard of Jacqueline Tennant when her boss called her mobile phone.
Politics
Growing sentiment in favour of reduced regional autonomy
This wave of centralisation sentiment is also reflected in responses to questions regarding identity.
News / Comment
Sport / Other Sports
Tennis
The clash of the tennis legends begins in Palma
The event, which continues until Sunday evening, is going to be the social and sporting event of the season.
Edition of 8 October 2015
Comment
Palma shopping
“Palma is a great city, pity everything is closed on a Sunday...”
Jason Moore