Tourism
Tourism minister plays down "tourismphobia" anxieties
"Tourismphobia" is evident in only two regions - Catalonia and the Balearics.
Transport
Flat-rate flight tariff would cost Madrid twice as much
The flat-rate flights would cost Madrid an estimated 40 million euros a year.
Animal welfare
New legislation will not outlaw the Fornalutx bull-run
Animal-rights groups have given the government an ultimatum of ten days to set out measures by which it will ban the bull-run.
Business
Half of Balearic businesses will be hiring more staff this year
Businesspeople in the Balearics are more optimistic than most and are anticipating growth in sales and investment this year.
Health
Balearics have more heart attack deaths than the national average
The number of deaths from heart attack or stroke exceeded the national average by twelve.
Industrial relations
Dockworkers planning nine days of strikes
The Balearic Islands have a dependence on merchant shipping.
Employment
Women in the Balearics earn 20% less than men
The wage gap is the third lowest in the country, but there's a catch.
Nautical
Nautical sector is fuelling a boom in employment
One of the main problems is the lack of trained and qualified local professionals.
Holiday rentals
Holiday rentals' registrations doubled last year
The increase in registrations was partly because of concerns about possible restrictions under new legislation.
Employment
Union pointing to the proliferation of temporary job contracts
The UGT union is calling for there to be more "quality employment".
Emergencies
Over one hundred wildfires in the Balearics in 2016
The largest fire in Majorca was in August at Ses Comunes in Petra (45 hectares; 111 acres).
Emergencies
Madrid approves rapid payment of flood compensation
The Balearics are classified as a "zone severely affected by a civil protection emergency", for which compensation will be forthcoming.
Fishing
Trawler stoppages reducing fishermen's total catch
Trawlers can't go out on a certain number of days in a drive to preserve fish stocks.
Police
Security is key to Balearic tourism success says government delegate
Security has been and is key to the islands and must be strengthened as much as possible.
Tourism
Another summer of "saturation" for the Balearics
The hoteliers blame illegal rentals for there being saturation and evidence of so-called "tourismphobia".
Tourism
Balearics looking to grow Spanish tourism
President Armengol stated the case for "balanced tourism" in the Balearics and so for a lengthening of the season, greater quality and employment.
Crime
Increase in holiday rentals' internet scams
The National Police's economic and technological crimes division has in recent months processed more than 200 complaints.
Education
Over 2,000 Balearic teachers can take classes in English
Over 14% of the 14,721 teachers in the Balearics are trained and qualified to teach in a foreign language.
Tourism
November tourist spending in the Balearics rose by 8%
Total spending in November increased in line with there having been more tourist arrivals.
Tourist tax
More than 230 tourist tax spending proposals to consider
There are 236 proposals with a combined value of 218.4 million euros. There are 30 million euros of revenue to be allocated.