Transport
Government will not grant Uber licences in the Balearics
The Balearic High Court has issued various rulings turning down requests for vehicles with drivers' licences.
Finance
The Balearic government wants parliament's money
The Balearic parliament has accumulated bank savings of almost 10.7 million euros.
Politics
Podemos repeat their demand that Barceló resigns
"We cannot look the other way. We should be demanding that someone takes responsibility for all that has happened."
Transport
Scots calling on Balearic government for winter flight help
"I thought after all the campaigning the Bulletin and the Scottish community did the year before last, we had finally solved the problem of a lack of direct winter flights."
Brexit
Brexit will have little impact on the Balearics in 2017
Brexit is a slow process and even when it becomes effective, there will still be tourism.
Politics
The contentious issues that divide Madrid and Palma
There are some dozen issues which the Balearic government considers to be "fundamental" and wants to be resolved urgently.
Tourism
Lower summer tourist numbers are "positive" says Barceló
The government views as positive a reduction in the number of summer tourists and an increase in the winter.
Finance
Government paying 15 million euros interest for late payments
The 15 million in 2016 was the highest amount that has been paid in recent years.
Property
Government selling prime Palma real estate
The two floors are valued together at almost four million euros.
Transport
Government wanting 2.6% cut in airport charges
The airports should serve a purpose above maximising Aena shareholder returns; they should be at the service of social and economic development in the Balearics.
Politics
Balearic government under pressure following Rajoy investiture decision
Podemos may press demands, such as an increase to the tourist tax, in return for continuing to support the Balearic government.
Finance
Demand for more tourism inspectors
With legislation on holiday rentals and all-inclusives in the pipeline, there are going to be ever-increasing demands placed on inspection.
Finance
Government spending plans "optimistic" without tax increases
Laura Camargo of Podemos today reiterated the party's request for an increase to the tourist tax.
Tourism
Soller train among the government's tourism award winners
These honorary awards are for commitment to a model of tourism based on knowledge, social responsibility, sustainability and quality.
Tourism
Barceló accuses Low Cost of "bad practice"
Barceló said that the redundancy procedure for employees has yet to be started. The Balearic government is insisting that it is commenced in order that employees can receive what is owed to them.
Society
Government publicity campaign for Catalan speaking
The campaign has to be seen in the wider context of the work of the government's Social Council for the Catalan Language.
Business
Government now says that hotels cannot charge Low Cost customers
The consumer affairs director-general says that hotels cannot charge tourists a second time and that they (the hotels) have to pursue claims against the collapsed company.
Business
Low Cost originally lodged a two million euro bond with the government
The president of the hoteliers federation for Ibiza and Formentera says that the majority of hoteliers cut their relationships with Low Cost three years ago because it was a bad payer.
Business
Tourists, employees, businesses: all victims of the Low Cost collapse
Some 20,000 British tourists have been left with trying to solve how payments are to be made to hotels and with filing claims with the Balearic government.
- Foreign Office updates guide for UK travellers to Spain
- Ryanair responds to complaints in Palma: ‘The passenger upset the gate staff, who denied her boarding’
- UK tourism in the Balearics fell the most in 2024
- It’s not just snakes “invading” the Balearics
- The 4 most enchanting villages in Mallorca according to a prestigious magazine
Comment
Wait and see on Brexit
I think the Brexit optimism is just wishful thinking at the moment.
Jason Moore30/11/2016 00:00