News of the day 30 January 2016
News / Latest headlines
Health
Patient waiting times for surgery reduced
The Balearic health service made special payments of a quarter of a million euros last year in an attempt to reduce waiting lists.
Weather
Action to tackle the drought
The government points to a combination of high temperatures, increased population, pressure on resources and the condition of some facilities as making such action necessary.
Entertainment
Over 150 filming requests in the Balearics last year
A large number of these were for television, such as travel programmes, beach reports and reality shows.
Business
Son Bugadelles: An Aladdin's cave of opportunities
Commercial activity started at Son Bugadelles and 285 businesses now operate out of it.
Police
22-year-old killed in car crash
The total number of lives that have been lost on Majorca’s roads since the start of the year is now four.
News / Comment
Sport / Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca
Mallorca go on a signing spree
"We have to keep our feet on the ground and not get carried away with these signings."
Edition of 30 January 2016
Comment
No rain
"If we were living in Britain a hose-pipe ban would be introduced ..."
Jason Moore