News of the day 20 December 2017
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Politics
Opposition calls for tax reduction in 2018 budget
The new vice-president, Bel Busquets, sat next to President Armengol for the first time.
Transport
Fines for 78 pirate airport transport operators
Fines totalling 80,000 euros were issued against pirate operators at Palma airport.
Tourism
New proposal for a tourism museum
El Pi are suggesting that the Gesa building could house the tourism museum.
Economy
Balearic manufacturing has slumped by 27%
Services - most obviously tourism - dominate the economic fabric of the islands.
Emergencies
Builder falls to his death
The building worker apparently lost his balance and fell through a gap in the scaffolding.
News / Comment
Edition of 20 December 2017
Comment
No opposition
Political parties appear to have surrendered the role of opposition.
Jason Moore