News of the day 31 December 2017
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Politics
Insults fly during pro-independence rally
Some 2,000 people took part in a march and rally that called for the right to decide on sovereignty.
Fiestas
Additional security for Palma New Year celebrations
While security has been beefed up, the clock at Palma town hall is in perfect condition to ring in the New Year.
Infrastructure
Noguera rejects Council concerns about the Paseo Marítimo
The mayor justifies the changes on environmental grounds but says little about the practicalities.
Fiestas
Palma once more remembers "great King James"
In Palma this morning, the celebrations for the Festival of the Standard continued.
Law
Smoking to be banned in cars with children
In addition to protecting children from the harm of smoking, there will be tighter restriction on smoking on terraces.
Majorca
Some of what they said in 2017
"A German air of superiority"; "I have never ever been to a brothel"; "This is Syria and there are going to be shots".
News / Comment
Edition of 31 December 2017
Comment
Proud in defeat?
I am sorry but at international level it’s not about the taking part.
Humphrey Carter