News of the day 4 August 2018
News / Latest headlines
Hotels
August hotel prices being cut
In the Balearics the average decrease in prices is almost four per cent.
Police
Jan Ullrich in court following arrest for assault
The one-time Tour de France winner attacked his neighbour in Palma.
Property
Almost 6,000 couchsurfing users in Majorca
Couchsurfing offers an opportunity to have free accommodation.
Town halls
Palma spends more on citizen security than other Spanish cities
While Palma is a high spender on security, it isn't on social services and housing.
Celebrities
"Majorca is home for me, I can’t wait to move back"
Interview with Emma Jesson, former national breakfast TV personality, weather presenter and motivational speaker who just loves Majorca.
Transport
Formentor traffic cut by over a half
This summer's restriction is a pilot project; it is likely to be extended in 2019.
Edition of 4 August 2018
