News of the day 8 September 2016
News / Latest headlines
Environment
27 municipalities in Majorca now on drought alert
The current available water resources across the Balearics as a whole are 41%, which is also the figure for Majorca.
Animal welfare
Ombudsman asking about the age of the Fornalutx bull-run tradition
The association for the protection and welfare of animals wants to find out if the bull-run complies with Balearic law on the age of traditional events which involve animals.
Crime
Further police success against Magalluf drugs gangs
Four people were arrested and cocaine, ecstasy, crystal and 5,000 euros in cash were seized.
Tourism
Artist protests at tourist saturation in the Balearics
A Portuguese artist, Hugo Israel, staged an art performance to draw attention to the threats to Balearic economic and ecological sustainability.
News / Comment
Holiday / Lifestyle
Letters to the Editor
"I trust we are not 'classless' tourists as highlighted in your paper."
Sport / Real Mallorca
Edition of 8 September 2016
Comment
Headless chickens in the British government
Britain should leave the European Union sooner rather than later.
Jason Moore