News of the day 1 August 2016
News / Latest headlines
Tourist tax
Bulletin readers remain firmly against the tourist tax
There was 78% opposition to the tax.
Royal family
King Felipe on holiday but still attending to matters of state
President Armengol reported that the King is concerned by the current political situation in Spain and expressed her opinion to him that there was the need for a new national government of the left.
Tourism
Barceló to answer parliament questions on Low Cost Travel
All parties have supported the PP call, with Alvaró Gijón stressing the need for explanations and "solutions to minimise the effects of the bankruptcy".
Crime
Over one hundred people detained after six weeks of police drugs' operations
The latest operation in Magalluf was the sixth successful action by the Guardia Civil and National Police against drugs in the past six weeks.
News / Comment
Edition of 31 July 2016
Comment
Cab shortage in Palma
"There is a severe shortage of cabs in the city centre at the moment."
Jason Moore