Tourism
Limit to cruise ships in Palma's port on the agenda
The Balearic Government now looking at the cruise ship industry.
Housing
Government extends housing benefit
People had to provide proof of a minimum income in order to qualify for Government rental aid.
Politics
Parliament is 3 steps away from decriminalizing euthanasia
Parties urge government and Congress to develop a state law to ensure a dignified death that provides for the decriminalization of euthanasia.
Transport
"Bulletin" lands at Gatwick
The 24 page special has already been distributed across London.
Tourism
A raft of measures for dealing with an "exceptional crisis"
The government estimates that between this month and March there could be the loss of 300,000 tourists.
Politics
Spanish government cannot pay debt to the Balearics
The Spanish government is not in a position - for legal reasons - to approve payment of 177 million euros that are owed to the Balearic government.
Environment
Protest in support of cruise ships
The protest came after 10,000 people signed a petition calling for the government to ban the mega cruise ships.
Tourism
Discounts of up to 30% for holiday rentals
UK and Germany make up 70 percent of the villa market in the Balearics.
Health
Patient waiting times on the increase
With regard to patients waiting for 60 days or more, there was an increase of 146%.
Politics
Railways, housing and tourism top government's agenda
The new government suggests that the railway to Alcudia will finally become a reality.
Politics
No "blank cheque" from Més
There were tensions between PSOE and Més over tourism, in particular once Bel Busquets became minister.
Floods
Special emergency unit to be set up after killer floods
Balearic government’s report includes a recommendation that the Balearics has a rescue helicopter which can operate after dark.
Public sector
Government personnel costs have risen 30%
Salary increases and bonuses were frozen during the period of the Partido Popular government.
Finance
New economic deal a "marketing exercise"
The opposition are critical of a deal that is very similar to one proposed by the previous national government.
Politics
New Balearic economic regime to be agreed in November
The annual debate about general policy started in parliament yesterday and continues today.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- The 90 day rule does have some positive results in Spain!
- German low-season tourism in Mallorca set for a new record
Viewpoint
Whither culture?
The impression was that the government had either forgotten about culture or had decided to downgrade its importance.
Andrew Ede07/02/2020 09:37