News of the day 17 November 2016
News / Latest headlines
Minute's silence at the offices of the national government's delegation to the Balearics.

Crime

Government vows to keep fighting against gender violence

Since 1996, when there was a record number of murders, Majorca has not registered as bloody a year as this.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

An award for the coveted black pig prizes at Inca's Dijous Bo.

Fairs and fiestas

A "splendid day" for Dijous Bo

Good weather brought out a record number of visitors to the Inca fair.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Calvia's mayor, Alfonso Rodríguez, addressing the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona.

Technology

Smart island world congress to be held in Calvia

As a pioneering and leading island tourist destination, Calvia is "without doubt" the best place in Majorca to stage this congress.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Desalination production will continue throughout the year.

Environment

Drought plan to put onus on town halls to have reserve water supply

Among measures in the government's drought plan is the increased use of recycled water for agriculture and golf courses.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The allocation of tourist tax revenue for 2016 has yet to be announced.

Tourist tax

Tourist tax revenue disguising environment budget, insist GOB

"If it is used for financial engineering, we will witness a deception and a fraudulent commitment to the environment by the government."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Head in a golf hole

How can the government ignore the island’s biggest international golf fair ever?

Humphrey Carter

Edition of 17 November 2016
Portada