News of the day 5 December 2016
News / Latest headlines
Drought
Water situation improves thanks to recent rain
Majorca's drought status has been downgraded to pre-alert. Plenty more rain is needed.
Politics
Balearic parliament speaker expelled by Podemos
"If they want to expel me, then let them. But do not invent lies."
Transport
Business backs government in fight over residents' discount
"These measures are harmful for all businesses, especially small ones, and for competitiveness."
Tourism
Tourists spent over 10% more up to October
Where the UK is concerned, the results confirm other reports that the referendum aftermath has had little impact on tourism.
News / Comment
Sport / Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca
Vazquez has to go after Valladolid defeat
Real Mallorca saved their worst home performance of the season until their last game of the year at the Son Moix on Sunday night, losing three-nil to Valladolid.
Edition of 4 December 2016
Comment
Christmas tourism in Majorca
Last weekend it looked as if most of Majorca had descended on Palma to see the lights and enjoy the city.
Jason Moore