News of the day 4 April 2016
News / Latest headlines
Tourist tax
Ten per cent VAT to be charged on the tourist tax
In an official letter to travel agents, it was revealed that 10% VAT is to be charged on top.
Crime
Russian murder suspect being held on remand
It was also revealed that Svetlana Batukova had apparently offered money to someone to kill her husband.
Tourism
Puerto Pollensa hotels inundated with complaints about pedestrianisation work
"It was planned poorly right from the outset," says the president of the hoteliers' association.
Palma
Speed limits being cut on Palma roads
The town hall's programme includes a strategy for calming traffic through an initial measure for reducing speed where this is necessary.
News / Comment
Sport / Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca
Colunga - the accidental hero in 3-0 win
Real Mallorca turned on the afterburners in the second half with three goals, beating league leaders Leganes 3-0.
Edition of 3 April 2016
Comment
Taxing times
"The ministry for tourism now needs to inform everyone about the tax ..."
Jason Moore