News of the day 8 February 2017
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Weather
Mountain roads closed again because of snow
Large amounts of snow fell in mountain areas this morning and as a direct result roads were closed.
Crime
Senegalese community leader detained in residency fraud operation
At the centre of the investigation is the Majorcan Association for Senegalese and Madiop Diagne, a leading figure in the Senegalese community.
Environment
Aquifers up to almost two-thirds capacity
Aquifer capacity in Majorca is 24% greater than this time last year.
Agriculture
Four months before Brussels checks on olive ebola plan
The Balearic policy is one of containment rather than more comprehensive eradication of trees.
Bars and restaurants
Palma starts to limit the number of bars and restaurants
An amendment to Palma's general urban plan will bring about "city sustainability", the town hall hopes.
News / Comment
Edition of 8 February 2017
Comment
Independence demands
Spain has said that it will veto any move by Scotland to join the EU.
Jason Moore