Election 20D
Podemos becomes the second political force in the Balearics
PSOE, which had been the second force in terms of percentage of the vote, saw its position slip to third behind Podemos. Its worst performance ever in the Balearics.
Election 20D
Election update
The PP has won the election, but how meaningful will this now prove to be?
Election 20D
Partido Popular wins, but uncertainty is total
PP loses a third of seats in Congress. Rajoy intends to form a government though. PSOE loses seats, but the result is not as catastrophic as had been predicted. The C's perform less well than opinion polls had suggested. Podemos emerges as the third force. PP wins in the Balearics - three seats, but these are two fewer than in 2011.
Election 20D
Spain votes
It is the most uncertain general election in Spain's post-Franco democratic era.
Tourist tax
80% of Bulletin readers say no to the tourist tax
What was noticeable about the poll was that initially the rejection of the tax was over 90% but gradually the number in favour increased.
Tourism
Alcudia to undergo a major facelift
A four-year project, in four phases, that will transform the whole of Bellevue into four-star accommodation.
Northern News Spotlight
Alcudia business owners seek action on all-inclusive
A commission of half-a-dozen business owners in the Bellevue-Magic main tourism centre of Alcudia is to meet with the town's mayor.
Northern News Spotlight
Possibilities for the tourist tax in Alcudia and Pollensa
Everyone seems to want a piece of the tourist tax pie, and it's not even been implemented yet.
Northern News Spotlight
Walk for Freedom against human trafficking
The Walk for Freedom in Puerto Pollensa will start at 5.30pm on Saturday, 17 October.
Tourism
Some clarity on the tourist tax, but not enough
Barceló wants everyone to work together. He’s got a hell of a job convincing them.
Northern News Spotlight
Songs of Praise in Puerto Pollensa
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Puerto Pollensa will be holding its annual Summer Songs of Praise tomorrow afternoon (Sunday, 20 September) at 6pm.
Northern News Spotlight
End-of-season sale at Victoria's
The charity shop in Puerto Alcudia that provides funds for Pro-Animales Mallorca (Victoria’s Animal Refuge) is having an end-of-season sale to clear summer clothing.
Northern News Spotlight
King James' "group" the images of Alcudia's fair
Members of the town hall gathered in front of "La Sala" for the presentation of the poster for this year's fair.
Animal welfare
Santa Margalida still battling for the ducks' return
The annual duck release and swim in Can Picafort, postponed from 15 August due to rough sea, went ahead at midday today.
Tourist tax
Government wants to charge tourist tax at airports and ports
The government explains that the option of charging at points of entry would create a more equitable system.
Tennis
56,000 euros to play at Rafa Nadal tennis academy
The Rafa Nadal Academy will open for the 2016-2017 school year.
Balearic employment
Significant decline in Balearic unemployment
Current unemployed register is relatively even between men and women.
Winter flights
Government plans greater competition for Majorca's winter flights
Aim to turn around situation as exists at present, namely that from late October to late March, when airlines’ winter schedules are in operation.
- Katy Perry under investigation for Balearic video
- “Someone in power needs to make it clear to the UK and Germany that Mallorca wants tourists”
- New setback for Britons flying to Spain
- Famous Balearics town votes against banning tourists
- New setback for Britons travelling to Mallorca from Sunday, September 1
Comment
Choosing battles wisely
Of course, Podemos isn’t actually in government. Not formally. But it exerts enormous power.
Andrew Ede 09/09/2015 00:00