News of the day 21 January 2017
News / Latest headlines
Fiestas
Sant Sebastià fiesta postponements
Saint Sebastian events have been cancelled this weekend due to the current on going weather conditions.
Weather
Now the reservoirs are overflowing
The heaviest rainfall today has been in the Lluc area, which has contributed to the reservoirs overflowing.
Energy
Prosecutor investigating electricity price increases
The prosecution service is able to initiate actions to defend the rights and interests of consumers, who would otherwise be left "defenceless". Bills are estimated to rise by 30%.
Holiday rentals
Aptur concerned by block being put on rentals' licences
Aptur is complaining that new licences will have to wait until the holiday rentals' legislation is in place.
Utilities
Network obsolescence the cause of Palma's water cuts
Each year there are more than 1,000 cuts to water supply in Palma.
News / Comment
Holiday / Lifestyle
Edition of 21 January 2017
Comment
Back to the past
Trump and Brexit are not about change but a return to a bygone era, when country came first.
Jason Moore