News of the day 12 April 2016
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Property
Housing crisis in Pollensa because of holiday rentals
Finding an apartment to rent in Pollensa, a town which has long been one of the principal destinations for holiday rentals, is now almost impossible.
Animal welfare
PP seeking banning exemption for Fornalutx bull-run
One of the motions is seeking to declare the “correbou” bull-run in Fornalutx as being Balearic intangible cultural heritage.
Environment
Catalonia shares concerns over Mediterranean oil prospecting
Consideration was given to the drafting of the law on a Mediterranean free of prospecting, something that is due to be placed before Congress.
Tourist tax
Call for tourist tax delay for unregulated apartments
There is an inconsistency if there is a demand for tourist tax payment when properties themselves are not regulated by law.
EU referendum
Brexit: No guarantees from PM for expats
"If we vote to leave, however, we simply cannot guarantee that those benefits we enjoy as members of the EU will remain in place."
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Edition of 12 April 2016
Comment
Complete madness
"This European Union referendum madness has hit the British economy ..."
Humphrey Carter