ISSUE NO. 1418
6 - 12 SEPTEMBER 2012
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Traders battle to absorb VAT rises FED UP WITH PAYING TOO MUCH FOR YOUR MOBILE?
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MALLORCA businesses - in keeping with many throughout Spain - are doing their best to cushion clients from the latest VAT rises. With traders striving hard to survive the ongoing economic difficulties, some have said they do not plan to put up their prices. A restaurant owner one street back from the Puerto Pollensa beachfront - who asked not to be named - said he has not changed menu costs overall. “Increasing prices, even because of VAT rises, can put people off, and see them take their custom elsewhere,” he said. “Many fellow restaurateurs also appear to be keeping things as they are. There is plenty of competition, and visitors look at prices before choosing,” he remarked. Meanwhile, a trader in Andratx said she depended on loyal expatriate and Spanish clients mainly for business and so would not be increasing prices for fear of them seeking more competitive •Turn to Page 4
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€9m boost for jobs THE Mallorca hotel sector generated more than €9 million during 2011 and provided jobs for 65,510 people, a fifth of the island’s employment market.
Homes raided TWO men were arrested in Manacor in connection with burglaries at 18 country homes.
39 adopted THIRTY-NINE child-ren were adopted in Mallorca in the first six months of the year, including 16 Spanish and 23 foreigners, social institute IMAS data shows.
Drunk-driving SMILES ALL ROUND: But summer holidays are over, and it’s back to school.
IT’S back to school for millions of children next week. For parents the challenging aspect of family budgets has been faced in recent days, with one survey in Spain indicating backto-school costs range from €300-€700 per child in state schools, and more in private.
IN 77 police checks in Alcudia, Pollença, Sa Pobla, Muro, Santa Margalida and Buger over the summer, only two people were fined for drunk-driving.
Car destroyed SOLLER Mayor Carlos Simarro’s car was reportedly set on fire outside his home.