News of the day 18 April 2017
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Emergencies
British cyclist knocked down and killed in Puerto Alcudia
The driver tested positive for alcohol and drugs.
Tourist tax
Secretary-of-state "surprised" that residents pay tourist tax
The secretary-of-state also had bad news about the Playa de Palma scheme: Madrid is dropping its financial commitment to it.
Corruption
Spain’s PM called as witness in corruption trial
Rajoy will be the first Spanish prime minister to appear in court.
Politics
Podemos repeat their demand that Barceló resigns
"We cannot look the other way. We should be demanding that someone takes responsibility for all that has happened."
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 19-23 April
Fairs of one description or another this weekend in Colonia Sant Jordi, Manacor, Muro, Porto Cristo, Puerto Alcudia and Santa Eugenia. And it's the Sunday of the Angel, with the biggest event being at Bellver Castle in Palma.
News / Comment
Edition of 18 April 2017
Comment
Tourist tax
The system to pay the tourist tax needs to be changed and made easier.
Jason Moore