News of the day 9 May 2018
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Police
Two arrests for death of Northern Irish holidaymaker in Magalluf
A Briton, said to be a club bouncer, was arrested on Tuesday night. A Spaniard was detained on Wednesday morning.
Cruise ships
Environmentalists want increase in cruise ship tourist tax
In addition to the tourist tax increase, there is a call for there to be no more than two ships at a time in port.
Police
British woman arrested for "running over" ex-husband’s partner
The woman was knocked down in Magalluf by a car which had mounted the pavement.
Bylaws
Joan Miró residents complaining about illegal terraces
Terraces on the Joan Miró avenue in Palma have seemingly not received the same attention as terraces elsewhere in the city.
Crime
Police continue cracking down on Son Banya drug clans
Eleven arrests in another National Police operation in Son Banya.
News / Comment
Edition of 9 May 2018
Comment
The rise of Ciudadanos
The newly formed Ciudadanos party now has a hold over Spanish politics.
Jason Moore