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  1. The Invisible Islands: Palma City of Culture

    24.9.2010The Invisible Islands: Palma City of Culture

    Palma is one of thirteen Spanish cities in the mix to be European City of Culture in 2016.

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  2. Mister White: Residents' travel discounts

    20.9.2010Mister White: Residents' travel discounts

    The Spanish Government wants to eliminate the travel discounts that Majorcan residents enjoy. It's not a popular measure, but is it so wrong?

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  3. It'll Be Lonely This Christmas Without Andy Murray

    17.9.2010It'll Be Lonely This Christmas Without Andy Murray

    Rafael Nadal's US Open win might be a springboard for Majorcan tourism marketing in the US. But it won't be.

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  4. Not The Stupid Economy: Majorca's elections and opinion polls

    14.9.2010Not The Stupid Economy: Majorca's elections and opinion polls

    Local elections in Majorca and the Balearics are to be held next spring. An opinion poll conducted on behalf of "Ultima Hora" suggests that the current main opposition party, the Partido Popular, will win with an overall majority, thus negating the need for a coalition pact.

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  5. All That Noise: Back to school and beaches

    13.9.2010All That Noise: Back to school and beaches

    Get a day of beach transcendence, such as yesterday, and you realise there is only one blemish. Other people. Sundays should be for highly vocalised church-going, leaving non-believers in sandy peace and quiet.

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  6. The German Air Force: Tourist and air taxes

    7.9.2010The German Air Force: Tourist and air taxes

    There has been condemnation of the German government's decision to impose an air tax, but is it a case of hypocrisy?

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  7. The Work Ethic: September's return

    6.9.2010The Work Ethic: September's return

    Almost a week may have passed, but today is when September really starts. A weekend creates a pleasant intervention in delaying the inevitable. Work.

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  8. Of No Value: Tourism that doesn't count

    5.9.2010Of No Value: Tourism that doesn't count

    There is a percentage of tourism that is a drain on Majorca. Should strategy be formed to exclude these tourists?

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  9. Madman Crosses The Water

    3.9.2010Madman Crosses The Water

    Concert of the year; mega concert; synergy - just some of the exaggerated language to describe tomorrow's event at Real Mallorca's stadium.

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  10. Diamonds And Pearls: Losing Majorca's industrial treasures

    31.8.2010Diamonds And Pearls: Losing Majorca's industrial treasures

    The good news about the tourism industry continues. In August, hotel occupancy in Majorca has risen by seven per cent, compared with 2009, while September is expected to witness a two per cent increase. It's just as well that the industry is giving some reasons to be cheerful. Other industries make you want to weep.

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  11. Probability And Logic: Tourism occupancy and spend

    30.8.2010Probability And Logic: Tourism occupancy and spend

    There have been some positive figures indicating tourism growth, but can they be believed?

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  12. How We Got Here: Majorca and literature

    25.8.2010How We Got Here: Majorca and literature

    Why has Majorca not produced great literature? It has a literary tradition, but little that has become widely recognised.

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