News of the day 27 October 2015
News / Latest headlines
Business
Cruise industry is worth nearly 300 million euros
Cruise passengers spend an average of 112 euros per day in port.
Tourism
Foreign tourist spending in the Balearics continues to rise
Foreign visitors to the Balearics have so far spent nearly seven per cent more than last year.
Health
Flu jabs now available in health centres
Flu jabs are available at all the health centres across Majorca.
Health
Majorca to host first national conference to improve help for MS sufferers
The theme of the confererence is cerebral atrophy and cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating diseases.
Police
Palma arrests turn the spotlight on resort police forces
Balearic government admits that there is a “lack of stability” in some of the local police forces.
Northern News Spotlight
Son Bosc finca will "definitively" not become a golf course
"What is Son Bosc, a natural protected space or a golf course?"
News / Comment
Sport / Other Sports
Rugby
Build-up is on to the kick-off of local rugby season
A pre-season friendly match took place in Son Caliu on Saturday between long-time rivals El Toro RC and RC Ponent.
Edition of 27 October 2015
Comment
The nuclear debate
"The British people should have their say about nuclear weapons."
Jason Moore