News of the day 21 February 2017
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Industrial relations
Rail workers to strike for 24 hours on same day as taxi drivers
The next round of industrial action will include a 24-hour strike from midnight on 6 March.
Nóos trial
Supreme Court appeal for recovery of Nóos funds
The Balearic attorney's office is to lodge an appeal which will seek to recover the 2.3 million euros that were paid to the Instituto Nóos.
Business
Businesses in Calvia's "mature zones" not taking up grants
Grants are available to modernise and renovate premises in "mature" zones.
Agriculture
Government allocating two million euros for farm aid
The environment and agriculture ministry estimates that 30% of annual agricultural production in the Balearics has been lost.
Culture
Bach Cycle concerts continue this Saturday
The concert by the BACHrroc Ensemble will be at Santa Tereseta Church in Son Armadans, Palma this Saturday at 20.30.
News / Comment
Edition of 21 February 2017
Comment
Taxi dispute
Taxi drivers say that most of their cash comes from lucrative airport fares.
Jason Moore