News of the day 11 March 2016
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Animal welfare
Council of Majorca rejects Fornalutx bull-run exemption
Salom asked if the same political parties that wish to prohibit the bull-run would do the same if they were governing in Madrid where the San Isidro and San Fermin fiestas are occasions for bullfights.
Tourism
Winter tourism: another step in the right direction
Majorca has everything for a season of at least eight months.
Technology
European delegation finds out about Balearics “Smart Islands” project
The project involves the programme "iCommerce, innovation and closeness" in which 24 Balearic municipalities are participants.
Crime
Man arrested over suspected murder of his girlfriend in Son Servera
The victim has been named as Victoria Sard, an eighteen-year-old Majorcan.
News / Comment
Edition of 11 March 2016
Comment
Taxing times
“Tourist tax? What tourist tax appears to be the message from travel fairs ...”
Jason Moore