News of the day 5 October 2018
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Politics
Calvia's mayor earns more than Balearic ministers
The mayor of Calvia, Alfonso Rodríguez, is the highest-paid mayor in Majorca.
Hotels
Town halls' bureaucracy slowing down hotel building projects
Town halls can take up to eighteen months to process building permissions.
Bylaws
Playa de Palma hoteliers denouncing nightspots
Eight clubs have been singled out for various breaches of bylaws.
Holiday rentals
Habtur holds Busquets responsible for holiday rentals "flop"
"If this season has been difficult, next season we'll have to deal with the consequences of prohibition."
Bylaws
The end in sight for Magalluf booze cruises
The agreement will mean party boats cannot use the pier in Magalluf.
News / Comment
Edition of 5 October 2018
Comment
Tourist numbers
The islands should be proud of their tourist industry and all the tourists it attracts.
Jason Moore