Society
Concern at the level of drinking by Balearic teenagers
The whole of society has to assume its responsibilities. "It isn't an option; it is an obligation on behalf of responsible adults."
Environment
Cabrera national park to be expanded
Three options for Cabrera expansion are being considered.
Tourism
Foreign tourist spending continues to soar in the Balearics
Spending by foreign tourists in the Balearics during the first five months of the year was up 13.8% to 2,762 million euros.
Transport
Cancellations and delays at Palma airport
By 5pm this afternoon, a total of 29 flights had been cancelled in the Balearics.
Police
Foreign police back on Balearics beat but no bobbies this year
German, Italian and French police officers are going to be on the Balearic beat again this summer.
Health
Government issues health warning as temperatures rise
The ministry is particularly concerned for people over 80 who either live alone or are ill, children, the chronically ill and people working outside.
Transport
A third of driving points are lost for speeding
Drinking and driving continues to be a problem in the Balearics. Last year, 15 per cent of points were stripped off licences
Tourist tax
Tourist tax comes into force on Friday
"Our message to tourists coming to the Balearics from Friday and paying the tourist tax is 'your vacation, your island, your support'."
Brexit
"Brexit will have no immediate effect on the Balearics"
With the Balearics almost sold out and with fears of overbooking this summer season, the region is forecasting that Brexit will not have any immediate effects.
Agriculture
Farmers begin tackling Balearic drought
More than 3,000 tons of dried alfalfa have begun to arrive and be distributed to 147 farms in the Balearics.
Transport
Over 2,000 drivers have had their driving licences withdrawn
Since 2006, a total of 2,352 drivers have lost all the points on their driving licences.
Nautical
Government to stop illegal yacht charters in the Balearics
At times over the past few years 60 per cent of yachts being chartered out in Balearic waters were being done so illegally.
Brexit
Balearic summit called to analyse the effects of the Brexit
The Balearic government has called an urgent meeting of the Tourism Advisory Board this week to discuss and analyse the possible consequences that Britain leaving the European Union will have on the tourist industry, the local economy and jobs.
Politics
PP gain in Spain, no change in the Balearics
In the Balearics, President Armengol of PSOE will feel she has kept a grip on the pact with Més and Podemos that would have been undermined had PSOE come third.
EU referendum
Brexit and the tourism sector
There is no question that a fall in the value of the pound will make holidays dearer for the British.
Tourism
Tourism minister's fears for Brexit confirmed
Biel Barceló, the Balearic tourism minister, yesterday said that Brexit could affect Balearic tourism.
Tourist tax
Government gives final approval for the tourist tax
The possibility of a tourist refusing to pay would be like going to a car repair garage and not wanting to pay VAT, says tourism minister Barceló.
Property
Upper end of Majorca's property market continues to soar
Sale of properties at the upper end of the Balearic housing market has risen by 57% since the start of the year.
Tourist tax
Unregulated holiday rentals cannot be subject to the tourist tax
The government will be amending the tourism law as soon as possible in order that there is regulation of accommodation of all types.
- 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
The tourist tax is here
"Brexit has hit the local ministry for tourism and its tourist tax."
Jason Moore01/07/2016 00:00