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Good on paper
THE temporary taxi licence scheme launched by Palma Town Hall in an attempt to solve the problem of insufficient drivers reported in the city last summer is not working as well as planned.
Only 50 drivers have so far applied for the 200 licences offered by the council, and spokespeople for main taxi union Taxis Pimem predict that the actual number of new drivers on the streets will be much lower once the applications have been processed.
In addition, the union warns that the extra cars will not be available until the end of July, when the peak season is already underway.
Union president Gabriel Moragues adds that in order for the measure to have been effective it should have been launched last autumn to have enough time to find available vehicles and prepare them to be used as taxis.
constant stress levels “that affect both our mental and physical well being.”
Nadal hotel now open
THE business event of the year on the island took place this week with the inauguration of the Zel Mallorca hotel.
Owned jointly by the Meliá Hotels group and tennis star Rafa Nadal, the Zel was officially inaugurated on Wednesday June 28 with 300 guests from all over Spain including the new candidate to lead the regional Balearic Islands government, Marga Prohens, and Palma mayor Jaime Martínez, as well as Nadal himself.
The fourstar establishment is located in Palmanova and offers 180 bedrooms as well as the hugely popular Beso Beach bar with a restaurant on the sand, a swimming pool and mojito bar.
The Beso Beach bars have become famous on a national and international scale as a magnet for celebrities, actors and actresses and pop stars, who flock to the establishments that first opened in Formentera and are now present in Ibiza, Sitges, Tulum and Estepona.
Catherine McGeer
ESSENTIAL tips for children. Drowning incidents can occur quickly and silently, making it vital for parents to be wellinformed and proactive in preventing such accidents. One of the most critical safety rules is to never leave children unattended near water. Even shallow water can pose a risk, and accidents can occur within seconds. Always stay within arm’s reach of children.
When around water, it is important not to leave toddlers wearing disposable nappies.
