News of the day 10 March 2016
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Weather
Snow comes to Majorca's mountains
The snow fell down to 800 metres, as Majorca was on the receiving end of heavy rain and hailstorms.
Music
Win free tickets to see a wonderful concert in Palma
The American Spiritual Ensemble perform in Palma on 16 March at the auditorium.
Animal welfare
Muro set to hold pre-ban bullfight
The town normally holds a bullfight event during its summer fiestas for Sant Joan, but the ban is likely to be in place before this.
Tourist tax
Request for tourist tax revenue to Social Services Council
Revenue raised by the tourist tax would be devoted to social infrastructures.
Property
Balearics had highest increase in property sales in 2015
Overseas buyers continue to play an important part in the property market.
News / Comment
Edition of 10 March 2016
Comment
The economy
“I have noticed a major pick-up in the Balearic economy over recent months ...”
Jason Moore