News of the day 16 June 2019
News / Latest headlines
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 17-23 June
Fiestas for Sant Joan collide with midsummer and Palma's Nit de Foc; party and music for Midsummer's Eve in Palmanova and Santa Ponsa; Corpus Christi and so the Dance of the Eagles and Sant Joan Pelós in Pollensa. Also in Pollensa, many music acts in the streets for World Music Day. The WTA Mallorca Open in Santa Ponsa.
Bylaws
Palma terraces cut by at least 79
The new bylaw regulating terraces came into force in July 2018 but was not applied until this year.
Police
Thirty people held for attempting to fly to the UK illegally
Fifty detentions in all have been made as a result of National Police controls.
Charity
"The Not Forgotten Association does exactly that, it makes sure we're not forgotten"
Interview with former Royal Marine Alex Brewer who stood on an Improvised Explosive Device while on foot patrol in Afghanistan.
News / Comment
Sport / Real Mallorca
Football
Mallorca through to playoff final
Albacete 1 - Real Mallorca 0; Mallorca win 2-1 on aggregate.
Edition of 16 June 2019
Comment
Trusting Boris
How many people must be wondering whether Boris Johnson can be trusted as prime minister.
Jason Moore