News of the day 27 December 2017
News / Latest headlines
Emergencies
Windsurfer killed in Alcudia
The incident occurred in the part of Pollensa Bay that is very popular for kite and windsurfing.
Terrorism
Anti-terrorism measures to include holiday rental client register
An "anti-jihadist pact" among political parties has agreed a number of anti-terrorism measures.
Fiestas
C's criticised for Festival of the Standard injunction
Palma mayor Antoni Noguera has attacked Ciudadanos and described the party as being "anti-Majorcaness".
Society
Alcudia's Can Ramis to house a social area for the elderly
The original plan for Can Ramis did envisage there being a café.
Property
House prices in the Balearics are up by a quarter
The highest percentage increase in the country has been in Palma.
Weather
Cyclone Bruno brings 130kph winds
By three o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, the 112 emergency services had been called to attend to 24 incidents in Majorca.
Emergencies
Fire crews work through the night to bring Pollensa blaze under control
Fire crews from the Majorca Fire Service and the Ibanat agency worked through the night. Some sixty properties were evacuated.
News / Comment
Edition of 27 December 2017
Comment
The EU is failing us
This year’s European Commission’s Christmas tweet provoked a backlash.
Humphrey Carter