News of the day 6 December 2016
News / Latest headlines
Animal welfare
Authorisation for goat cull in Puerto Pollensa
A few months ago there was a strong social media campaign to stop a potential cull.
Politics
Armengol calls for new federal constitution
A constitution for the "new generations" is required, one with federal criteria that will redirect the "Catalonia question".
Fishing
Fishermen seeking compensation because of losses caused by dolphins
There have been more than 50 incidents involving dolphins this year; these have led to losses of some 20,000 euros.
Tourism
Paguera and Santa Ponsa opening earlier next year
Hotel renovations and a repositioning of the tourist product with a greater focus on sports tourism have contributed to earlier openings.
News / Comment
Sport / Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca
Vazquez out, Olaizola in as Mallorca coach
Club managing director Maheta Molango said that the club was looking for someone brave and ambitious.
Edition of 6 December 2016
Comment
The end for Illustrious
HMS Illustrious, a frequent visitor to Palma, will be towed away for scrap.
Jason Moore