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.
Good Morning, Friends
This was the headline of the first ever issue of the Majorca Daily Bulletin on 31 December 1962. After all these years, we've hauled that headline out to announce today's launch of the new, improved Bulletin website. Through August we'll be testing the system and adding to it. In the jargon, this is a "beta" version. By September, we'll be alpha, so to speak, and all systems go. Meantime, we would like to invite you to mark the auspicious occasion of the new Bulletin era by sharing with us your selfie with the new website on your computer screen. Please send it to us at editorial@majorcadailybulletin.es. Thank you and, once again, good morning, friends.
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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