News of the day 30 November 2017
News / Latest headlines
Tourism
Balearics foreign tourism has increased six per cent
In October there was an increase in tourism of just over one per cent.
Heritage
Talayotic heritage to be celebrated for Majorca Day
There are to be guided tours of Talayotic sites this month.
Holiday rentals
Appeal against Sant Joan holiday rental rubbish tax
The rubbish tax has in some instances gone up by more than 400%.
Retailing
Inca and Manacor earmarked for commercial centre growth
Traffic impact will be decisive in determining whether developments of 700 square metres or more can go ahead.
Police
A million euros worth of jewellery stolen from Puerto Portals shop
The Guardia Civil suspect that the three robbers were part of a highly professional gang from eastern Europe.
News / Comment
Edition of 30 November 2017
Comment
Holiday homes
Why do successive regional governments continue to try and outlaw holiday home rentals?
Jason Moore