Transport
Hire cars currently 50% cheaper in the Balearics than the mainland
Prices are in some instances 50% lower than on the mainland, meaning a day rate here of between 30 and 40 euros.
Tourism
Més calling again for a limit on tourist places in the Balearics
"Just as there has been an historical ceiling for hotel places, so we will proceed with regulating tourist rentals. There will have to be regulation of tourist places."
Finance
Madrid once more accused over Balearic financing
In 2013 the Balearics contributed over 1,500 million euros more to the state than it got back under the system of regional distribution.
Weather
Balearics fifth hottest in August; another hot one on Thursday
Thursday will be another exceptionally hot day in Majorca, Aemet meteorology forecasting highs of 37C inland.
Tourist tax
Bulletin readers remain firmly against the tourist tax
There was 78% opposition to the tax.
Tourism
Balearics attracted 25% of foreign tourists in June
The actual number of tourists in the Balearics in June reached 1,944.076, an increase of over eleven per cent.
Environment
Cruise ship pollution levels to be studied
The study of pollution levels will be at all five of the state ports in the Balearics.
Transport
Government doesn't know how many hire cars there are
"At present, there are some 34,000 vehicles on the register. We know that the number is much higher."
Agriculture
Tougher measures sought to prevent "olive ebola" in the Balearics
The consequences of the Xylella fastidiosa (XF) bacterium could be "catastrophic" for the Balearics.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax commission holds its first meeting
Majorca's hoteliers are still saying that they are considering a legal challenge to the tourist tax. Meanwhile the commission that will decide how revenue is spent has met.
Weather
Heatwave in the Balearics until Thursday at least
Highs in the Balearics are forecast to be up to 36C this week, with the mainland sweltering with 42C.
Brexit
Mediterranean tourism to be affected by Brexit
Moody's may see a complicated future for tourism in Spain and the Balearics, but the BBVA bank, reporting on Balearic growth, is one source which does not.
Tourist tax
Aptur insists that unregulated holiday rentals are not liable for tourist tax
The association for tourist apartments has all along been insisting that unregulated properties cannot have the tax levied on them.
Weather
A heatwave is coming to Majorca (probably)
Parts of the Mediterranean could experience highs of 40C, though the Balearic Islands are not mentioned in this regard.
Animal welfare
Government will ignore Madrid's warning on bullfighting ban
"The government has given its assent to the passage of the legislative reform. Maintaining such a position when it knows that this is contrary to law has a name."
Tourism
Balearics to beef up tourism promotion because of Brexit
Tourism minister Biel Barceló said that efforts at November's World Travel Market in London will be beefed up.
Terrorism
The Balearics stand by France once more
Visibly moved, the French consul concluded: "Vive la France. Vive le République. And long live the friendship between France and Spain."
Tourist tax
Government says the tourist tax has been a success
The tourist tax, says the government, has been introduced successfully and with complete normality. It has all been very positive.
Employment
Employment inspection campaign has begun
Inspectors from the regional employment ministry and social security have started the much-heralded summer campaign against company fraud in respect of working hours and overtime.
Tourist tax
Under 20% of cruise ships are subject to the tourist tax
Fewer than twenty per cent of cruise ships coming to Balearic ports this year will be subject to the tourist tax. This is because the time they are in port is under twelve hours.
- 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"