Yet another warning for Britons heading to Mallorca and Spain
The free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is being phased out following the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union.
Inca will fine scooter users without insurance
Inca is the first town hall in Mallorca to introduce a requirement for insurance.
D Day for Driving Licences
The Spanish government wants to encourage people who have innovative business ideas to live here.
Police being instructed to intensify cyclist and scooter user controls
The state prosecutor wants mandatory insurance for bikes and personal mobility vehicles.
Cycling
Insurance and points system being advocated for cyclists
Cyclists would be subject to rules related to the use of alcohol and drugs, respect for pedestrians and traffic lights, and the use of mobiles.
Health
Health service billing for tourists without a health card goes up 20%
Many European tourists are now opting to go to a public health centre rather than to a private one.
Transport
Hidden road cameras bringing numerous fines
One of the points where these cameras have been placed is by the motorway exit for Consell and Alaro.
Weather
One million euros compensation for Balearic flood damage
Number of claims are in fact significantly lower than when there was torrential rain and flooding in September 2012.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Sunloungers set ablaze in Alcudia
- Spanish pensioners stuck at Palma Airport for fourteen hours
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights