News of the day 18 April 2016
News / Latest headlines
Transport
Limit to the number of hire cars being proposed
The party argues that traffic congestion has been mainly caused by the number of hire cars.
Legislation
War graves act should also cover priests and nuns
The PP initiative is a recognition of how things differed between the islands. Those killed in Minorca were principally Nationalists and/or from the church.
Employment
Union warning of “chaos” over baggage handlers’ working conditions
UGT says that most of the 2,600 workers who are employed by handling services at Balearic airports have "totally casual" employment contracts.
Emergencies
Pedestrian dies after being knocked down on motorway
As to Saturday's fatal road accident which resulted in three deaths, police sources said today that excessive speed and loss of control by the driver are being blamed.
News / Comment
Sport / Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca
Mallorca throw away two vital points
Real Mallorca and Osasuna shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at the Son Moix in front of a 9,000 crowd on Sunday night.
Edition of 17 April 2016
Comment
Airport no treasure island
New rules and regulations to keep “pirates” out of the airport.
Humphrey Carter