News of the day 9 August 2017
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Brexit
UK says EU offers restricted post-Brexit residency rights to Britons
"Their offer only guarantees residence rights in the member state in which a British national was resident at the point of our exit from the EU."
Tourismphobia
Barceló criticised for having stirred up "tourismphobia"
The travel agencies federation believes that statements by certain politicians have been a cause of the recent spate of anti-tourism protests.
Bylaws
Town halls advised on illegal street selling bylaws
Certain town halls are being seen to be taking action against illegal selling, while others are not.
Wine
High price of grapes may affect wine sales
The price of grapes in Majorca is almost three times what it is in La Rioja.
Transport
Electric buses to be trialled in Majorca
Operational issues in Majorca need to be considered, such as how the electric bus copes in hilly areas.
Tourismphobia
Now it's anti-tourism stickers on hire cars
More than a thousand stickers have been put on hire cars.
News / Comment
Edition of 9 August 2017
Comment
The green zone
Why does a rural protection group have to be created when we have the tourist tax?
Humphrey Carter