News of the day 5 May 2016
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Tourism
British visitors boost tourist spending in the Balearics
In March alone, the total spend by foreign tourists rose by 39% over March last year, giving a figure of 380 million euros.
Society
Almost 60% of foreign residents speak Catalan
The Balearics is the region in which there is the highest percentage of people who say they understand Catalan.
Fairs and Fiestas
Palmanova all set for Europe Day on Sunday
Full marks to Eva Serra, the councillor for foreign citizens, and Dolina Reynolds of the foreigners' department for organising such a great event.
Beaches
Balearics loses 12 Blue Flags this year
Gone are three in Palma as well as Camp de Mar in Andratx.
News / Comment
Edition of 5 May 2016
Comment
Talking your language
“I find it amazing that 60 per cent of foreigners speak Catalan ...”
Jason Moore