News of the day 8 April 2018
News / Latest headlines
Environment
Dog mess DNA system for Santa Margalida
Owners will be obliged to register their dogs at a cost of around twenty euros.
Environment
Suspension of Barcares building work ordered
Muddy water has been pumped into the sea at the Es Clot beach area in Alcudia.
Housing
Son Banya families not prepared to move
"After 45 years of being here, the town hall now treats us like squatters."
Majorca
Death on the roads: the week in Majorca
Another cyclist was killed, Calvia town hall was on the zero tolerance trail again, HomeAway disputed a fine, and a Volvo was removed after nine years.
Cruise tourism
Small protest greets Symphony of the Seas
Symphony of the Seas arrived in Palma on Sunday on its maiden cruise.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 9-15 April
Puerto Alcudia's sepia (cuttlefish) gastronomy fair and boat show from Friday evening. An Andalusian Feria de Abril in Pollensa also starts on Friday. The Six Day Series track cycling final at Palma Arena on Saturday.
News / Comment
Sport / Real Mallorca
Edition of 8 April 2018
Comment
A question of balance
Three decades ago the cruise ship would have been welcomed by the municipal band.
Jason Moore