News of the day 6 February 2019
News / Latest headlines
Finance minister Catalina Cladera, for whom tourist tax revenue provides a "treasure".

Tourist tax

Tourist tax revenue increases by over 80%

Tourist tax revenue in 2018 was almost 123 million euros.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

There is evidence of air fare price abuse since the discount was increased.

Travel

Airline fares up 15% since residents discount increase

The National Competition Commission could initiate action against airlines.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Henri Fink and Elena Belcheva at Can Alorda.

Wine

Can Alorda to become a bodega

Can (or Fabrica) Alorda is an imitation castle that was once a tourist attraction.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Inca and Soller services were involved in the rescue.

Emergencies

Fire brigade rescues climbers in Bunyola

It took five hours to get to the climbers and then help them down.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Home from home

I sincerely doubt that long-time British expats have anything to fear from Brexit.

Jason Moore

Sport / Real Mallorca
Mallorca players celebrate against Alcorcon.

Football

Mallorca seventh after 2-0 win

Two first-half goals gave Mallorca a home win.

Monro Bryce

Edition of 6 February 2019
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