News of the day 5 June 2019
News / Latest headlines
Housing
Six luxury homes for Fornalutx
Land for building in Fornalutx is scarce, and this project is one of the most significant for many years.
Emergencies
British tourist survives fall with only a broken ankle
The 19-year-old fell from a building on Punta Ballena in Magalluf.
Environment
Palma second worst for cruise-ship pollution
The European Federation for Transport and Environment has analysed pollution levels at European ports.
Services
Specific responsibility needed for tackling Palma graffiti
Heritage association Arca wants a proper plan for dealing with graffiti rapidly.
News / Comment
Holiday / Lifestyle
Apricot crop badly hit by the weather
The bulk of Majorca’s harvest comes from the Porreres area and last year growers started selling their apricots with an identification tag indicating they were exclusively from that part of the island.
Sport / Real Mallorca
Edition of 5 June 2019
Comment
Cruise tourism
Far greater planning is needed when it comes to cruise ships.
Jason Moore