News of the day 30 April 2018
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This year's Palma Boat Show is proving to be a great success.

Nautical

Moorings demand in Palma outstripping supply

This year's Palma Boat Show is the largest in its history, with 300 boats of all types on display.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Twenty hornet nests were found in 2017.

Environment

Scientists believe that Asian hornet can be eradicated

Asian hornet nests have been detected in seven Majorcan municipalities.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Iñaki Urdangarin leaving court in Palma last year.

Nóos trial

Urdangarin appeal ruling due next month

The husband of Princess Cristina appealed to the Supreme Court against a six year and three month sentence.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Las Gaviotas lake in Playa de Muro.

Infrastructure

Project to improve Las Gaviotas lake in Playa de Muro

A project of 800,000 euros will introduce attractions to the lake.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

There are some 100,000 dogs in Palma.

Bylaws

Minimum fine for dog mess in Palma to more than double

Not picking up dog mess will result in a minimum fine of 750 euros.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Palma's mayor Antoni Noguera.

Holiday rentals

Palma mayor plays down rentals ban legal action

The Fevitur national federation of holiday rental associations is considering taking legal action.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Extension of the Palma Metro, one of Terraferida's proposals.

Transport

Terraferida attack the government for neglecting public transport

Extensions to the rail and metro network, more bus services are among the environmentalists' proposals.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The tourist tax doubles today (1 May).

Tourist tax

Double or nothing for your Balearic holiday

The main season rates for the Balearic tourist tax double as of 1 May.

Humphrey Carter

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