Tourist tax
Tourist tax will cost between fifty cents and two euros
Tourist accommodation charges between 50 cents and 2 euros per person and per day. Children below 14 years exempt. Residents will have to pay in tourist accommodation. If stay is for health reasons it can be reclaimed. Cruise passengers will also pay.
Palma
Restaurants want lower terrace tax in winter
Town hall is “open to dialogue” in working together on any possible amendment of the bylaw regarding the use of public areas for terraces.
Health
Stressed out? Well here is an event for you
The seminar is directed at those who want to maximise their ability to manage and transform stress into something positive.
Tourist tax
Mixed reaction to the introduction of the controversial new levy
“If large Balearic hotel chains can be distributed worldwide and be in countries, 80% of which have some form of tax, why do they object in their homeland?”
Economy
Spanish budget may break EU guidelines
Spain has left behind recession and is now growing at one of the fastest rates in the euro zone, according to official figures.
Northern News Spotlight
Poblat GESA is up for sale
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Comment
The economy
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