
The Balearic government hopes that public transport will coninue to be free this year.
The Balearic government hopes that public transport will coninue to be free this year.
Free Balearic public transport hangs in the balance
It remains to be seen whether Palma City Council will also maintain the free service on the buses of the Municipal Transport Company (EMT).

Bulletin Managing Editor Jason Moore with the new British ambassador to Spain, Sir Alex Ellis at Fitur in Madrid.
Bulletin Managing Editor Jason Moore with the new British ambassador to Spain, Sir Alex Ellis at Fitur in Madrid.
British tourism to Spain contributes 1.4 percent to Spanish GDP
The new British ambassador is looking forward to visiting Mallorca soon.

Ses Illetes beach in Formentera is one of the best ten in the world.
Ses Illetes beach in Formentera is one of the best ten in the world.
Balearics boasts one of best ten beaches in the world
This recognition places Formentera’s beach alongside other world-renowned beaches, such as Whitehaven and Squeaky Beach, both in Australia, which occupy the top two places in the ranking.

The new emergency system in operation.
The new emergency system in operation.
New cutting-edge emergency centre for the Balearics
System will provide a more accurate prediction of possible natural phenomena.

Susanna Sciacovelli, Director of Tourism Demand & Hospitality with the Bulletin at the Balearic stand at Fitur in Madrid this morning.
Susanna Sciacovelli, Director of Tourism Demand & Hospitality with the Bulletin at the Balearic stand at Fitur in Madrid this morning.
All eyes are on Madrid as all important tourism fair gets under way
The British travel industry are well represented including the Chief Executive of British holiday giant, Jet2, Steve Heapy.
Spain accuses Ryanair of “blackmail”
The low cost airline could pull out of more regional airports.
Formentera, Menorca and Palma, among the finalists in National Geographic Travel Awards
The magazine highlights the historical and cultural richness of its old town, its medieval streets and its “imposing Cathedral”.

The housing problem is driving the anti-mass tourism movement.
The housing problem is driving the anti-mass tourism movement.
Short term rental regulations will cost Spain billions and jobs
This year, ten million euros will be spent in the Balearics in the ongoing fight against illegal holiday rentals.

The lack of affordable housing in Mallorca and across Spain is a mounting problem.
The lack of affordable housing in Mallorca and across Spain is a mounting problem.
Spain PM looks for support for ban on non-EU citizens buying properties
Over 65 percent of readers maintain Spain is taking the wrong approach to solving the housing problem.

Yet another busy year for Balearic tourism.
Yet another busy year for Balearic tourism.
- UK entry visa comes into force on Wednesday
- Curtain comes down on Son Amar, the popular Mallorca nightspot
- New train service will have 10 kilometre underground section, linked with Palma airport
- Mallorca beaches at Soller and Andratx covered by thousands of 'little sails'
- The Mallorca weather forecast (April 1). Enjoy the good weather while it lasts!
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Spain’s Socialists consider tourists a problem
Spain, or rather Madrid, wants its cake and eat it.
Humphrey Carter24/01/2025 10:57