Balearic government proposing a system of "fiscal federalism"
Reform of the regional financing system is up for discussion.
Armengol's socialist party prepares for third election win
The next election is in May 2023.
Dialogue and European funds for the future of the Balearics
President Armengol was speaking at the fifth El Económico Forum, held at Palma's Palacio de Congresos on Friday evening.
Letters to the Editor
A reader's reaction to the islands return to the "amber list".
A person at a travel agency
A person at a travel agency.
Opposition say that those on furlough should not have to file tax returns
The Partido Popular have attacked the tax return requirement as well as the closure of bar and restaurant interiors.
An order - Followed by a counter-order - equals disorder!
One thing is for sure though, there is no one single reaction to what is happening in the world at the moment.
It’s all Madrid’s fault
If in doubt, the Balearic government has decided to simply blame Madrid.
Government will not sink to pressure from cruise lines
Having six or seven cruise ships in the port of Palma at any one time during the pandemic will not be repeated - if ever.
Balearic government with new ministers, February 15, 2021
At the ceremony for the new ministers on Monday.
New Balearic ministers are sworn in
There are three new faces in the Balearic government.
The Balearic government cabinet, as of February 15, 2021.
The new Balearic cabinet.
Shuffling the pack: the week in Mallorca
There was a government reshuffle; the data were improving; shopping centres were to reopen, but not the bars.
Tourism minister becomes Balearic government spokesman
The new ministry for European Funds reflects the added importance because of economic reconstruction.
The despair of business
"It has taken much to push business to become openly critical, but in a way it has been the promise of the vaccine which has created this push."
Light at end of the tunnel?
“I suspect that there will be no easing of restrictions in the short...term...”
Mallorca leaves it late
The President of the Balearics claims it’s now time to make the most of the crisis.
- Mallorca beach again covered by thousands of 'little sails'
- Mallorca holiday paradise vanishing for some German tourists
- Government buys back Mallorca estates from Kuwait
- Tens of thousands of Mallorca-bound British tourists facing long air delays this summer, airline boss warns
- Abandoned since 2008, a Mallorca bullring has new owners
Comment
Sticking to their guns
The Balearic government should stick to their guns when they make a decision”
Jason Moore27/03/2021 10:07