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Illegal selling
Local authorities should unite as one and broadcast a clear message: illegal street vendors are not wanted.
Big numbers of tourists
Majorca needs tourists and in big numbers and that is the simple truth.
Paying the rent
Many Spaniards are having problems paying the rent as the market continues to expand.
Opening hours in Palma
It is ridiculous that shops are closed when a giant ship comes to visit.
Spending the tourist tax
The Balearic government must show where tourist tax cash is being spent.
A question of balance
Three decades ago the cruise ship would have been welcomed by the municipal band.
Visiting Palma
On a Sunday Palma is like a ghost town, a perfect day for a giant liner to visit.
Tourism
"Our membership has spent heavily on upgrading hotels"
Interview with Maria Frontera, the president of the Majorca Hoteliers Federation, as the holiday season gets under way.
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Sunday weather in Mallorca - Feeling some effect from Storm Jana
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
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Rentals ban
Holiday apartment owners will not be too impressed at the Palma ban.
Jason Moore 25/04/2018 00:00