News of the day 13 January 2017
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Tourism
No January blues as Britain books holidays to Majorca
Jet2 is expecting a fourfold increase on normal booking volumes over these days, a significant increase on peak periods last year.
Crime
Arrest of two men who forced others to beg
Two Bulgarians, described as "dangerous", have been arrested by the National Police and charged with forcing two men to beg under threats of violence.
Weather
Strong winds this weekend with snow possible at sea level
A mass of polar air will sweep across the Balearics this weekend.
Environment
Majorca-wide ban on plastic bags to start from next year
The Council of Majorca is planning to start banning plastic bags from next year, when it will apply its new general plan for dangerous waste.
Construction
Requests for building on rural land shooting up
The Council of Majorca has agreed to not increase the minimum size of plots for building on rural land.
News / Comment
Edition of 13 January 2017
Comment
Where is the winter tourism?
As usual, the authorities are talking the talk, but they are not walking the walk.
Humphrey Carter