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So long as you have your EHIC and are seeking EMERGENCY treatment and or ONGOING treatment for an existing condition expats will continue to be treated. What you can't do is have the best of both worlds.
 
The ferry fire looks nasty, think all are off safely, they are heading back to Palma!
 
Ooo er the pictures look really bad. Thank goodness they got everyone off safely.

That's me not sleeping a wink on the overnight from Barcelona in a few weeks time :eek:
 
Hmmm, not a one off either. When I was in Palma last year there was one in dock with all the side showing the remnants of what had obviously been a fire.
 
As reported in the DDM, there are also photos and videos on this link Dos barcos intentan extinguir las llamas del ´Sorrento´ que podría ser remolcado a tierra - Diario de Mallorca

Two boats trying to extinguish the flames of'Sorrento' that could be towed to shore
The fire is controlled, the technical confidence that can extinguish any moment and can be towed to land safely - The Navy is working with Salvage in extinguishing the fire 'Sorrento' with minesweepers 'Tajo'



The ferry fire 'Sorrento' is controlled but not extinguished. However, the technical confidence that can extinguish any moment and that the boat can be towed to shore safely .

At this morning two boats Maritime Rescue work against flames vessel Acciona-Trasmediterránea company, which caught fire while covering the Palma-Valencia line , about 18 miles from sa Dragonera.

Navy assists in the extinguishment of the 'Sorrento' with the minesweepers 'Tajo' , a system of immediate extinction, since once thrown on a surface burning, choking him and extinguished ".

Thus, in order to participate in the work of extinguishing the declared aboard the ferry 'Sorrento' Transmediterránea fire company, the headquarters of the Maritime Action Force Navy he has ordered, through its Operations Center Surveillance and Maritime Affairs (COVAM), move to the fire area to minesweepers 'Tajo', following the request of material support by fire Salvage, specifically liquid foam .

The 'Edge' has come to the area with 600 liters of this material that "is very safe for extinguishing fires" and used on board ships to quell the fires of materials that are highly combustible, according to Europa Press Defense Ministry sources.

Thus, the minesweeper has a crew of 35 sailors who, since early Wednesday, are working in the work of extinguishing the fire of the ship.

The minesweepers was performing, by the minesweepers 'Safe' exercises in the Mediterranean when it received the request for help. The minesweepers arrived last night, are already working in the area.

The ferry, carrying some 158 passengers and crew were evacuated Maritime Rescue team , he had left shortly before noon from the port of Palma bound for Valencia. Most passengers were residents of Mallorca.
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A tourist tax? (MDB editorial)

Majorca Daily Bulletin
(29/05/15)

Editorial: A tourist tax

By Jason Moore

Let the tourists pay, because afterall they can´t vote, appears to be the opinion of some in the Balearics at the moment.

But unfortunately, tourists can vote, they can vote to go somewhere else. This is why I am deeply opposed to any ill-conceived tourist tax which sends out the wrong message.

Let us remember that thanks to tourism, we have a good standard of living in these islands. The tourist industry employs thousands of people and generates billions of euros for the local economy.

Now, the two parties which are set to form the left wing coalition which will govern these islands are pushing for a levy on tourists.

I would warn that this is a dangerous game. A tourist tax can very easily send out the wrong message. Everyone must support the idea from hoteliers to tourists. Also, the tourists who are forced to pay the levy must also see the benefits in better resorts and facilities.

If it is introduced wrongly then it will give the impression that the Balearic government just wants to penalise the poor old tourist, who already pays enough for their break in the sun.

It might be a better idea if the Balearic government find a better way to increase tax receipts.

Perhaps a tax on hotels and apartment complexes which could then be passed on to tourists?

I don´t know but what concerns me is anything which could hit our principal industry which is vital for the local economy.

Mess with the tourist industry at your peril, the dangers are enormous.
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They tried to introduce a tourist tax a few years back if I remember correctly. It failed and was abolished.

Just legalise and tax private lettings and they will earn millions in income tax
 
Yes I remember this, we had to pay a small sum but I think it only lasted a year
 
Note to government. When I first came to your Island 40 years ago, all the taxis were black and cream Peugeots. Now they all run around in Mercedes. Also a lot of privately owned cars were quite old. Now you hardly see any. The island prospers on tourist's.
Don't bite the hand that feeds you !!
 
? Not a debate, a comment. No-one is required to answer.
 
Majorca Daily Bulletin
(03/06/15 online)

This summer will be warmer than last year

Get set for a long and warm summer, according to the Palma Met Office which announced yesterday that this summer would be slightly warmer than last year.

According to the Palma Met Office the Balearics will be hotter than the mainland.

This week the temperatures are expected to rise on the island as the summer season gets into full swing.

“It will certainly be beach weather in the Balearics,” said a spokesperson for the Palma Met Office yesterday.
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From the Majorca Daily Bulletin

Tourist police ready for summer action.

A total of 29 municipalities in the Balearics will be able to call on the Tourist Police Service (SPAT) this summer; 54 officers work for this service which seeks to prevent crimes that affect tourists and they will be on duty until 30 September (having started on 1 June). Of the 54 officers, 44 will operate in 20 Majorcan towns, seven in the seven Minorcan municipalities with three in Sant Joan and Santa Eularia in Ibiza.
SPAT was introduced as a pilot project in the summer of 2013 in Andratx and following good results there it was expanded into 19 more towns in 2014: Alcudia, Bunyola, Costitx, Deya, Esporles, Maria de la Salut, Pollensa, Santa Margalida, Ses Salines, Soller, Son Servera and Vilafranca de Bonany in Majorca as well as in Alaior, Ciutadella, Es Castell, Ferreries, Mahon and Sant Lluis in Minorca and Santa Eularia in Ibiza.
This summer the service will now also be available in Estellancs, Inca, Mancor de la Vall, Muro, Porreres and Sa Pobla (in Majorca) and Es Mercadal in Minorca and Sant Joan de Labritja in Ibiza. Aspects of the service in preventing crimes involving tourists include a personalised approach to advising tourists, improving relationships with hotels and other establishments and strengthening the co-ordination between different security forces.
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Anyone seen John Noakes. if u do call the police he's gone missing in Mallorca. There could be a badge for any sightings
 
John Noakes

Very close Debz, but no cigar.

The answer is obvious - he has gone to visit Petra, who was of course the first dog ever on Blue Peter.

Now, do I get a Silver Badge for that???
 
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