News of the day 12 October 2016
News / Latest headlines
King Felipe greets Francina Armengol. In the foreground Emiliano García-Page, president of Castile-La Mancha, shakes the hand of Queen Letizia.

Politics

Politics intrude into rainy National Day celebrations

Balearic president Francina Armengol wanted a word about the investiture of Mariano Rajoy.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

It is hoped that there will be no more toll booths for the Soller tunnel next year.

Transport

Council faces 18 million euros bill to make Soller tunnel free

There are still six years remaining on the contract to operate the toll system.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

There will be particular relief in Majorca that Monarch has a bright future.

Transport

Monarch secures its future

Investment of 165 million pounds has been forthcoming and the Atol licence has been renewed.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Calvia town hall may hope that there is more budget participation than in Palma.

Calvia

Six per cent of Calvia project investment to be decided by the public

Calvia town hall is allocating a quarter of a million euros of its 2017 budget to projects that the public will decide.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The garage wasn't legal and nor were the people working there.

Police

Police close down illegal garage in Son Castelló

Following a chase through the streets, four people were eventually arrested.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Shop opening hours

Shops should be able to open when they want and not when the government tells them.

Jason Moore

Sport / Real Mallorca
Company in action for Mallorca against UCAM.

Real Mallorca

Mallorca go out of the cup

Real Mallorca 1 - UCAM Murcia 2

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 12 October 2016
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