News of the day 1 March 2016
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Tourism
Balearic parliament to tackle holiday rentals
Top of the agenda is the long-awaited movement on holiday rentals’ legislation. This, the government had suggested soon after taking office, would be priority legislation that would need to be effected before any legislation on the tourist tax.
Golf
Majorca golf travel fair threatened in major dispute over funding
The fair is in danger of not happening because of what is described as a “slowing down” in the processing of the grant by Turespaña.
Fairs and Fiestas
Balearics Day fun in the sun
The market which had been set up along the Paseo Maritimo and up into the Paseo Mallorca proved to be exceptionally popular.
Weather
Reservoir levels rise but remain very low
The two reservoirs - Gorg Blau and Cuber - had a combined capacity of under 30% in the first weeks of the year.
News / Comment
Edition of 1 March 2016
Comment
European woes
“Our website poll continues to give a lead to the exit camp ...”
Jason Moore