News of the day 25 August 2017
News / Latest headlines
Holiday rentals
Airbnb calculates losses of 550 million euros because of rentals legislation
Airbnb accuses the regional government of protecting a model of mass tourism created by hotels.
Bylaws
Town hall responding to Magalluf electric scooter complaints
Electric three-wheel scooters are said to be proliferating and posing risks to pedestrians.
Emergencies
Calas de Mallorca airport coach destroyed by fire
The incident occurred around quarter past four this afternoon.
Police
Balearics police force not on government's agenda
Under the Balearics statutes of autonomy it would be possible to form a separate police force.
Environment
Concessions for new wells suspended for six months
No new wells for the time being and special safeguard for reserves from the Fonts Ufanes springs.
News / Comment
Edition of 25 August 2017
Comment
Fall in EU worker numbers
There should be concern over the fall in number of EU workers.
Jason Moore