News of the day 8 March 2016
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Tourist tax
Government accepts citizen participation in tourist tax
Alberto Jarabo said that there has been movement on prioritising environmental projects and on a formula for distributing tax revenue on a territorial basis across the islands.
Employment
Hotel jobs bonanza this season but questions remain
Hotels within the federation will be creating between 5,500 and 6,000 new jobs this season.
Palma
Palacio convention centre will generate 20 million euros
The Palacio will generate 20 million euros revenue from some 20,000 visitors who will represent some 50,000 tourist stays.
Society
Balearic parliament backs stronger equality measures
The statement went on to say that a critical point has been reached in respect of gender equality.
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Edition of 8 March 2016
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Europe
“I am no longer certain that Britain will not leave the European Union ...”
Jason Moore