News of the day 6 October 2016
News / Latest headlines
Tax
Balearic government split over environmental taxes
PSOE is said to favour increasing the tourist tax next year. Tourism minister Barceló is not so sure.
Animal welfare
Palma bullfight fine; bullfighting ban may be unlawful
Victoria, King Felipe's niece, was still only fifteen when she attended a bullfight with her mother and older brother.
Society
Més against putting the clocks back
"It is logical, rational and natural to extract the maximum benefit from a resource as precious as the sun."
Palma
A thousand plus people take part in Palma's participative budget
The project that received the greatest support - 641 votes - was that for "green corridors" and the first phase of the "urban forest" of Sa Riera.
Police
Police hero prevents girl suicide attempt
Just as she let go, the officer grabbed her. She tried to get free, but other officers arrived and pulled her to safety.
News / Comment
Edition of 6 October 2016
Comment
Over-priced beer in Palma
Palma is slowly getting a reputation for being an expensive destination. Great city, shame about the prices.
Jason Moore