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.
Politics
Government parties looking forward to a second term
PSOE's spokesperson warned that the alternative to the "progressive political pact" is a government of the PP and the C's.
Law
Greater use of Catalan by government bodies to be made law
Not all officials and ministers are fluent in Catalan. The employment minister, Iago Negueruela, is one of them.
Transport
First step towards airport co-management
Co-management has been an aspiration of governments in the Balearics - both of the right and of the left.
Politics
Armengol expecting better deal for the Balearics in 2018
President Armengol looked forward to 2018 bringing better pay for many workers.
Politics
Opposition calls for tax reduction in 2018 budget
The new vice-president, Bel Busquets, sat next to President Armengol for the first time.
Politics
Santiago lined up as new vice-president
The current minister for social services and cooperation, Fina Santiago, has a good relationship with President Armengol. A former mayor of Santa Margalida, Toni Reus, may head the list to become tourism minister.
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Comment
Big fears
“The Balearics can´t ditch the tourist tax everytime there is a change in government....”
Jason Moore25/01/2019 09:45