News of the day 16 December 2017
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The closed Niki desk at Palma.

Transport

Airline bankruptcies pushing up ticket prices

The immediate effect has been to push up prices over the festive period.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

In parts of Palma there have been residents' complaints about terrace noise.

Bylaws

Palma restaurants will be closed for breaking noise rules

Restaurants in Palma which fail to comply with the noise bylaw could be closed for up to five months.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Further development at Cala Carbó was stopped because of government measures.

Law

Town hall not liable for Cala San Vicente compensation

The Balearic High Court has dismissed an appeal by the owners against a ruling that had gone in the town hall's favour.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Peter Grondahl.

Culture

"If there was harmony in the world, no one would make any money..."

Peter Grondahl, a Swedish "creator" who has been based in Palma since 2010, talks about his work and views.

Humphrey Carter

April for the Diversity of Mallorca calendar.

Charity

Enjoy the "diversity of Mallorca" while helping others

The JoyRon Foundation’s Diversity of Mallorca 2018 calendar is now available.

A kiss for Bel Busquets from Biel Barceló; Busquets is due to succeed him as vice-president.

Majorca

Resignation, research, rentals: the week in Majorca

Biel Barceló resigned, corruption cases came to a close, Airbnb was facing a fine, and research in the Balearics was supposedly getting a boost.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Crisis in Catalonia

The crisis in Catalonia is far from over, according to latest opinion poll.

Jason Moore

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