News of the day 8 September 2017
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Holiday rentals
Residents insisting on compliance with Palma rentals ban
Deputy mayor José Hila says that zoning decisions will affect the town hall's approval of an apartment rentals' ban.
Health
Court annuls illegal immigrant health care decision
According to the court, the Balearic government exceeded its powers when it restored health care to people without residence permits.
Police
Illegal selling tops Calvia police charges this summer
Among other offences, there were 59 for being naked or semi-naked.
Wine
Grape harvest smaller but quality "exceptional"
The president of the DO notes that only 40% of the grapes have so far been harvested.
Property
Balearics continue to spearhead house price recovery
Madrid, Catalonia and the Balearics have been the three regions driving the recovery in the property market.
News / Comment
Edition of 8 September 2017
Comment
Foreign workers
Brexit is about pulling out of the European Union not about ruining the British economy.
Jason Moore