News of the day 5 February 2016
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Technology
New technological programme for boosting trade and commerce
It is one designed to enable the retail sector in particular to adapt to changing consumer demands while also promoting technological innovation and emphasising local trade.
Law
Government expecting more compensation claims because of planning decree
Nineteen developers were affected by legislative moves by the former PSOE-led administration and most of the cases remain unresolved.
Tourism
Balearics registered second highest tourist spend increase in 2015
The British were responsible for spending the most in December: 708 million, an increase of 19%.
Animal welfare
Parliament to debate the future of bullfighting next week
The campaign can now count on the support of 32 of the 53 municipalities in Majorca that have declared themselves against bullfighting plus the Council of Majorca, which has made a similar declaration.
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Edition of 5 February 2016
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Tourist Tax
“This summer some tourists will pay the tax others will not...”
Jason Moore