News of the day 23 August 2019
News / Latest headlines
Tourism
Increase in seats for UK low-season flights to the Balearics
Despite the uncertainties caused by Brexit, the number of seats has risen by some 350,000.
Industrial action
Concern at the impact of air travel strikes
There is some confidence that minimum service levels set by the national ministry of development will reduce the impact.
Magalluf
Magalluf bar crawl regulations flouted with WhatsApp
Fines for breaking regulations on pub crawls range from 1,500 to 3,000 euros.
Film
Palma’s starring role
The town hall is continuing to give all possible support to the film office because of the wealth that it can generate for Palma.
Industrial action
National Police reinforcements to prevent passport control queues
UK flights will be the most affected.
Law and order
Fears that Andratx is becoming new Magalluf
Residents are said to be concerned and are calling for action.
Royal Family
King Juan Carlos to undergo heart surgery tomorrow
In May, King Juan Carlos announced his decision to withdraw from public life.
Industrial action
Passport control workers strike is on
Passport control workers have rejected a company offer on pay.
News / Comment
Holiday / Lifestyle
Edition of 23 August 2019
Comment
Outrageous
“We must remember that we are also immigrants who came to Majorca.”
Jason Moore