News of the day 22 September 2017
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Police
Eggs thrown at transfer coaches
The windscreens of six coaches were hit by eggs between ten and eleven at night. The incidents occurred in the eastern part of the island.
Politics
Demonstration against Rajoy in Palma today
Another and far bigger demonstration in support of the Catalonia referendum is due to take place on Friday next week.
Hotels
August hotel occupancy highest in the Balearics
Majorca as a whole registered the highest occupancy - 91.9%.
Transport
Town hall says day without cars was "normal"
No cars in the blue zones, but there were queues for the underground car parks.
Anti-tourism
Palma rejects PP call for anti-tourism condemnation
"Who can be against condemning any violent action, vandalism or phobic demonstration against the interests of the Balearics?"
News / Comment
Edition of 22 September 2017
Comment
Catalonia talking
The Spanish government must realise that dialogue is the way forward.
Jason Moore