News of the day 16 May 2017
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Law
Compensation claim companies cold calling Britons in Majorca
"I enquired what happens if I hadn’t had food poisoning, and they put the phone down. That company was trying to convince me to commit a crime."
Transport
Action against pirate taxis to be intensified
Fines for advertising pirate taxis via websites could be as high as 12,000 euros.
Holiday rentals
Barceló blames the PP for problems with holiday rentals
"We have a genuine problem because their law (the PP's 2012 tourism law) did not pursue what is illegal."
Police
Prison for man who made sexual advances at Soller's fiesta
The Council of Majorca has been targeting fiestas in a campaign against sexual aggression.
Holiday rentals
More rentals' places than residents in Son Serra
There are places for 825 tourists in legally registered holiday properties, while there are 813 people registered as residents.
News / Comment
Edition of 16 May 2017
Comment
Real Mallorca miracle needed
A minor miracle is needed to save Real Mallorca from relegation.
Jason Moore