Etiqueta 'Balearic Government'
Armengol with Pedro Sanchez

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter09/08/2019 04:01

Cruise ships in Majorca

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter24/07/2019 09:16

Hospital Balearics

Health

Patient waiting times on the increase

With regard to patients waiting for 60 days or more, there was an increase of 146%.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter17/07/2019 04:01

Bel Busquets, insisting on Més representation in government.

Politics

No "blank cheque" from Més

There were tensions between PSOE and Més over tourism, in particular once Bel Busquets became minister.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter02/06/2019 07:11

Comment

Big fears

“The Balearics can´t ditch the tourist tax everytime there is a change in government....”

Jason Moore25/01/2019 09:45

The military emergency response brigade was deployed to help clean up and repair the flood zone.

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter19/01/2019 09:55

Government personnel costs have risen 30%

Public sector

Government personnel costs have risen 30%

Salary increases and bonuses were frozen during the period of the Partido Popular government.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/11/2018 07:48

New economic deal a "marketing exercise"

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter16/11/2018 14:17

Balearics

Politics

New Balearic economic regime to be agreed in November

The annual debate about general policy started in parliament yesterday and continues today.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter18/09/2018 14:28

Government pledging no more cuts.

Finance

Government employees to get 2.5% pay rise

Personnel spending will be roughly a third of all spending in next year's budget.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter28/08/2018 00:00

Posidonia meadows are said to be harmed by anchors.

Environment

Scientists urging a speeding-up of sea grass protection decree

While greater speed with the decree is being called for, there is a posidonia planting project in Pollensa Bay.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter13/04/2018 00:00

Airbnb has been given a fortnight to respond to the Balearic government fine.

Holiday rentals

Airbnb fined 300,000 euros by the Balearic government

Airbnb was informed on three occasions that there were breaches of Balearic legislation. The company has announced that it will be appealing against the fine.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter19/02/2018 00:00