Etiqueta 'Balearic Government'
Bel Busquets, insisting on Més representation in government.

Politics

No "blank cheque" from Més

There were tensions between PSOE and Més over tourism, in particular once Bel Busquets became minister.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter02/06/2019 07:11

Comment

Big fears

“The Balearics can´t ditch the tourist tax everytime there is a change in government....”

Jason Moore25/01/2019 09:45

The military emergency response brigade was deployed to help clean up and repair the flood zone.

Floods

Special emergency unit to be set up after killer floods

Balearic government’s report includes a recommendation that the Balearics has a rescue helicopter which can operate after dark.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter19/01/2019 09:55

Government personnel costs have risen 30%

Public sector

Government personnel costs have risen 30%

Salary increases and bonuses were frozen during the period of the Partido Popular government.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/11/2018 07:48

New economic deal a "marketing exercise"

Finance

New economic deal a "marketing exercise"

The opposition are critical of a deal that is very similar to one proposed by the previous national government.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter16/11/2018 14:17

Balearics

Politics

New Balearic economic regime to be agreed in November

The annual debate about general policy started in parliament yesterday and continues today.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter18/09/2018 14:28

Government pledging no more cuts.

Finance

Government employees to get 2.5% pay rise

Personnel spending will be roughly a third of all spending in next year's budget.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter28/08/2018 00:00

Posidonia meadows are said to be harmed by anchors.

Environment

Scientists urging a speeding-up of sea grass protection decree

While greater speed with the decree is being called for, there is a posidonia planting project in Pollensa Bay.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter13/04/2018 00:00

Airbnb has been given a fortnight to respond to the Balearic government fine.

Holiday rentals

Airbnb fined 300,000 euros by the Balearic government

Airbnb was informed on three occasions that there were breaches of Balearic legislation. The company has announced that it will be appealing against the fine.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter19/02/2018 00:00

Andreu Alcover of PSOE. Behind him: Fina Santiago (Més), Pilar Costa (PSOE), Alberto Jarabo (Podemos), David Abril (Més), Salvador Aguilera (Podemos).

Politics

Government parties looking forward to a second term

PSOE's spokesperson warned that the alternative to the "progressive political pact" is a government of the PP and the C's.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter07/02/2018 00:00

Employment minister Iago Negueruela.

Law

Greater use of Catalan by government bodies to be made law

Not all officials and ministers are fluent in Catalan. The employment minister, Iago Negueruela, is one of them.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter21/01/2018 00:00

Will the coordination committee lead to actual co-management of Palma airport?

Transport

First step towards airport co-management

Co-management has been an aspiration of governments in the Balearics - both of the right and of the left.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/12/2017 00:00

The government's Christmas drinks yesterday.

Politics

Armengol expecting better deal for the Balearics in 2018

President Armengol looked forward to 2018 bringing better pay for many workers.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter23/12/2017 00:00

Bel Busquets (right) took her seat as vice-president for the first time.

Politics

Opposition calls for tax reduction in 2018 budget

The new vice-president, Bel Busquets, sat next to President Armengol for the first time.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter20/12/2017 00:00

Fina Santiago of Més.

Politics

Santiago lined up as new vice-president

The current minister for social services and cooperation, Fina Santiago, has a good relationship with President Armengol. A former mayor of Santa Margalida, Toni Reus, may head the list to become tourism minister.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter14/12/2017 00:00