News of the day 2 September 2017
News / Latest headlines
Strikes had been due to start from 15 September. Numerous airport operations would be affected.

Industrial relations

Airport strikes suspended for now

The government is willing to consider the unions' calls for an increase to the workforce and an increase in pay.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Toni Mir (left) and Pere Malondra, Alcudia mayor and deputy mayor.

Finance

Alcudia demanding the right to spend its reserves

56 million euros in the bank, and the town hall isn't allowed to spend it.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Those arrested during the drugs operation were in court yesterday.

Crime

Britons ordered to prison following Magalluf drugs raids

Three kilograms of cocaine and over 100,000 euros cash were seized during raids on Thursday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Inca mayor Virgilio Moreno (fourth right) and transport minister Marc Pons (third right) at a presentation for the new projects.

Transport

Inca intermodal station to serve regional transport

Tourist tax revenue is to be spent on car parking and bus stops in Inca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Tourist tax II

"You could probably raise more money asking tourists to make a voluntary contribution."

Jason Moore

Sport / Real Mallorca
Bit of a fracas to enliven an otherwise uneventful match.

Football

Atlético Baleares 0 - Real Mallorca 0

Expectation was high, but the fare was poor.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 2 September 2017
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