News of the day 27 October 2017
News / Latest headlines
Catalonia crisis
Catalonia parliament declares independence, Rajoy dismisses Puigdemont
Rajoy has dismissed Puigdemont and announced that there will be a regional election on 21 December.
Town halls
Building licence suspension and no tasers for Calvia
Hotel renovations will continue to be undertaken. The proposal for local police to be issued with tasers was rejected.
Holiday rentals
Pollensa against zoning restrictions for holiday rentals
The council meeting called for there not to be zoning restrictions in Pollensa.
Environment
GOB pushing for enlargement of Dragonera marine reserve
The national environment ministry has set about declaring a state marine reserve, and this is at the stage of public consultation.
Emergencies
Base needed for firefighting helicopters in the north
The government has been unable to get agreement for a permanent base in the north of the island.
News / Comment
Edition of 27 October 2017
Comment
Reducing the Navy
The Royal Navy will be effectively cut to the bone and become little more than a coastguard force.
Jason Moore