Animal welfare
Balearic bullfighting law passed but Madrid may quash it
"The national government has warned that nine of the fourteen articles in the legislation are unconstitutional."
Animal welfare
Animal-welfare organisations back Balearic bullfight law
The proposed Balearic legislation on bullfighting is "the best possible option".
Holiday rentals
Government hopeful of salvaging holiday rentals' bill
Biel Barceló has convinced Podemos of the need to revise the legislation in order to remove the uncertainty created.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax destined to rise in 2018
How much the increase might be is not known, but Podemos have stated that a doubling of the tax will be a requirement for them approving the 2018 budget.
Holiday rentals
Madrid "political interference" in holiday rentals' legislation
Biel Barceló: "We can only believe that there are political motivations for the report."
Tax
Luxury home sales raise more tax revenue than the ecotax
The total tax raised on all home sales was just under 365 million euros.
Police
Ultra-conservative associations face possible hate crimes charges
President Armengol yesterday told "the gentlemen of HazteOir" that they were not welcome in the Balearics.
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.
Comment
Wait and see on Brexit
I think the Brexit optimism is just wishful thinking at the moment.
Jason Moore30/11/2016 00:00