Etiqueta 'Balearic parliament'
Ruth Mateu (Més), the transparency minister, taking charge of the debate on the anti-corruption office.

Corruption

Parliament approves anti-corruption office

"Corruption has to be fought on different fronts and with different means and all the political parties should work on restoring the public's faith."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter30/11/2016 00:00

The airport's name isn't about to change. Aena wouldn't allow it anyway.

Palma

Palma is now officially just Palma

The PP have said that when in office again, they'll change the name back to Palma de Mallorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter29/11/2016 00:00

Xelo Huertas of Podemos remains speaker for the time being.

Politics

PP describe speaker's suspension as "Stalinist purge"

Antoni Camps, a PP deputy, said that Huertas and Seijas were not willing to have the same "submissive attitude as the rest".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter15/11/2016 00:00

Xelo Huertas presided over the parliamentary session as usual, despite her suspension by Podemos.

Politics

Balearic parliament speaker threatens to sue over suspension

Despite the controversy, Xelo Huertas took her seat as usual today, having said in advance that she would vote with her conscience.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter08/11/2016 00:00

Xelo Huertas will quit as speaker of the Balearic parliament if Podemos asks her to.

Politics

Balearic parliament speaker suspended by Podemos

There is said to be "sufficient evidence" of Xelo Huertas having acted to benefit the "personal interests" of another Podemos member.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter07/11/2016 00:00

Biel Barceló to face the tourism committee over the Low Cost Travel Group affair.

Tourism

Barceló to answer parliament questions on Low Cost Travel

All parties have supported the PP call, with Alvaró Gijón stressing the need for explanations and "solutions to minimise the effects of the bankruptcy".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter01/08/2016 00:00

Frank Meysman and Peter Frankhauser of Thomas Cook.

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The past week in the Bulletin

A week dominated by one story - refugees - but we also had the Balearic parliament back in session following the summer break, the eco-tax row going on and Santa Ponsa moving towards centre stage.

Monitor13/09/2015 00:00