Economy
Moody’s puts Balearic growth at 2.6% for 2016
The Moody’s analysis of Catalonia is that uncertainties are being caused there both in respect of the independence issue and fiscal consolidation.
Real Mallorca
Winning start for new coach
Real Mallorca under new interim coach Pepe Galvez hauled themselves out of the relegation bottom four on Sunday night when they beat Albacete 2-0 in front of 9,000 ecstatic fans.
Tourism
Tourists just keep on coming
Most of Palma’s hotels were fully booked over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Real Mallorca
New coach, and three points for Mallorca
It was Brandon who put them two-up with some twenty minutes left.
Economy
Eighty million more for 2016 budget following agreement with Madrid
Of the 322 million, 240 euros relate to agreements on road building that go back more than ten years.
Society
Balearic population grows while Spain's shrinks
Emigrating Spanish nationals were heading mainly to the United Kingdom, France and Germany.
Politics
Spain’s ruling party seen winning election but well short of majority
Hard times and disgust with corruption in high places have fuelled the rise of new parties - the liberal, reformist Ciudadanos and the anti-austerity Podemos.
Economy
Bank of Spain stresses importance of consolidating economic recovery
“Domestically, the main risks are associated with the uncertainty of economic policies in the medium term.”
Real Mallorca
Wellenreuther error sinks dismal Mallorca
High-flying and robust Alaves took all three points against relegation-zone Mallorca.
Real Mallorca
“Chapi” gets another vote of confidence
It’s pretty clear that Ferrer’s defensive style won’t get us promotion.
Real Mallorca
Wanted at Real Mallorca - a striker!
Real Mallorca threw away three points against a totally rubbish Lugo side at the Son Moix on Saturday night.
Real Mallorca
Caballero late goal denies Mallorca three points
Pereira was central to seeking a winner which didn't materialise despite Caballero being sent off for a second yellow offence.
Employment
Unions doubt record year
The unions said that employment in hotels is only expected to have risen by 2.16% compared with 2014.
Retail
Jaume III one of Spain’s most expensive shopping streets
El Portal de l’Àngel de Barcelona is Spain’s most expensive with the average rent being 3,240 euros per square metre.
Real Mallorca
All over after just 12 minutes
Real Mallorca dropped back into the relegation bottom four of the Spanish second division and returned into intensive care when they lost 2-1 to Osasuna.
Real Mallorca
Mallorca pay for early defensive lapses
Mallorca suffered once more from the lack of creativity and of scoring opportunities.
Society
Balearics is top spot for UK residents
50% of UK foreign residents are in Alicante, Malaga and the Balearics.
Refugees
Spain receives first group of refugees
Four women and eight men, were received on Sunday evening by the Secretary of State for Security.
Real Mallorca
Mallorca's goal drought continues
Real Mallorca followed up their 0-0 draw against Leganes last Sunday with another goalless game this time against Zaragoza on Saturday night.
Tourism
Cruise shipping in the Balearics has risen by 16%
1.41 million passengers came into the five Balearic ports onboard 605 ships, which themselves represented an increase of over 13%.