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.
Tourism
Government grants for promoting filming in the Balearics
The funding for filming will, it is said, promote Balearic tourism in general.
Finance
Government planning 8.5% increase in public spending
The spending budget, which is not the final budget, will be 4,434 million euros.
Finance
Government employees to get 2.5% pay rise
Personnel spending will be roughly a third of all spending in next year's budget.
Law
Armengol concedes illegal selling is a problem for small retailers
Illegal selling is a matter for town halls and the national government delegation.
Politics
Balearic government backs Rajoy no-confidence vote
The Gürtel judgement "makes it unfeasible for the Partido Popular to govern".
Tourism
Government rejects rentals federation "tourismphobia" claim
The government is not "radical". Talk of "tourismphobia" creates "alarmism".
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.
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.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
Comment
Big fears
“The Balearics can´t ditch the tourist tax everytime there is a change in government....”
Jason Moore25/01/2019 09:45