News of the day 24 April 2018
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Society
Further increase in Balearic population
The population increased by 12,140 (1.1%) between 1 January 2017 and 1 January 2018.
Holiday rentals
Opinion divided over Palma apartment holiday rentals ban
Rentals ban opinion: Opposition parties and retailers versus hoteliers and residents.
Crime
Strangled woman's children reject claim of emotional blackmail
The prosecution is calling for a 25-year sentence for having beaten Celia and then strangled her.
Tourism
Airport expecting passenger numbers similar to July
Almost 350,000 passengers are expected to pass through Palma's Son Sant Joan Airport this weekend.
News / Comment
Edition of 24 April 2018
Comment
Palma rentals
Palma city council is taking a major gamble with the rental law.
Jason Moore