Lots to do
Members of the island group ESRA are never short of things to do, above is a picture of a recent inter island quiz between the Central area and the South East. A quiz of 60 questions that are answered by teams of four and finished with a typical Mallorcan buffet lunch, all for around 10 euros made for a great day out. Over the next few weeks up and coming events are the All Island 10 pin bowling competition, which is followed in early March by the All Island car treasure hunt, there is always lots of fun and friendship.

Further no smoking laws
The Spanish Hostelry Federation has recently warned that the new smoking ban from all enclosed public places planned for later this year will a disastrous effect on bars, restaurants and cafes and also lead to another round of job cuts the country cannot afford. The Vice President of the Mallorcan Association of Restaurants said that 45 per cent of consumption in bars, cafes and restaurants is related to smoking and this new law could be the ruin of the industry, with some bars eventually being forced to close.

Casino relocation row
Calvia council has come under fire from the opposition Socialist Party recently for allowing the Casino to relocate to Palma. Alfonso Rodriguez, the Socialist candidate for Mayor in Calvia, said that by allowing the casino to relocate to Palma is a severe blow to the resort, which has been hit by one of the worst recessions in history. The green light for the move was given on December 23 and the plan is to have the new Palma Casino operating as quickly as possible, but the tourism sector in Calvia fears that the loss of the Casino will significantly reduce the resorts appeal and will be a sad loss for local residents.

Easter flight delays?
Spanish air traffic controllers have warned of industrial action, which could result in flight delays and cancellations over the Easter period. The Professional Association of Spanish Air Controllers (APCAE) said that the next few months are going to be very hard because without a new working arrangement which allows for remuneration for extra hours the lack of the usual extra support staff at Easter time will lead to strike action. The Spanish Airports Authority (AENA) reporting to Central Government is due to plan out a new works schedule with APCAE leading up to the Easter period. The air traffic controllers were unequivocal in their criticism of Public Works Minister Jose Blanco, who, APCAE claim, has transformed their members into public enemy number one in Spain, and the scourge of the airline industry as a whole.

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