News of the day 11 February 2019
News / Latest headlines
Nautical
Alcudia has highest growth among state ports
Alcudia's passenger numbers grew 32% in 2018. Palma had 17% growth.
Employment
Shortage of skilled labour could undermine growth
Even sectors like carpentry and painting and decorating are struggling to find qualified workers.
Services
Removal of Palma graffiti will wait until the summer
The removal of certain graffiti requires the go-ahead from heritage commissions.
Tourist tax
Loss of tourist tax revenue for railway project
Tourist tax revenue had been intended for the Son Carrió museum and working train.
Health
"Majorca is keeping me fit, healthy and alive..."
Interview with Ottilie Quince, captain of the Great Britain Transplant cycling team, who is now based in Puerto Pollensa.
Sport / Real Mallorca
Football
More away gloom as Mallorca lose 2-0
Real Mallorca once again showed their frailties away from home when they lost 2-0 at table-topping Albacete.
Edition of 10 February 2019
