News of the day 16 August 2017
News / Latest headlines
Industrial relations
Unions call airport strikes from September
If they go ahead, the strikes will affect all airports in the Aena network. A total of 25 days of stoppages has been announced.
Police
Hooded robbers beat up Cala Pi hotel receptionist
The Guardia Civil are hunting two men who attacked a receptionist at a Llucmajor hotel yesterday and stole 600 euros.
Bylaws
Calvia booze display ban now in force
Displays of alcohol outside shops in Calvia are now prohibited.
Transport
Inca motorway work finished but major traffic problems persist
The third lanes on the Inca-Palma motorway have been extended.
Nautical
Britain's most modern warship sails into Palma next week
The Royal Navy's latest warship, the Type 45 destroyer, HMS Duncan, will sail into Palma next week
News / Comment
Holiday / Lifestyle
Letters to the Editor
"Price is key" What makes a cup of coffee worth 3€? Is it the vista, the standard of service ... ?
Sport / Other Sports
Nautical
Classic yachting regatta returns to Palma
The Illes Balears Clàssics-Vela Clásica Mallorca at Club de Mar, Palma starts today (Thursday) and lasts until Saturday.
Edition of 16 August 2017
Comment
Price is key
Price is key. If a destination is too expensive then it won't be popular.
Jason Moore