Battle against tourist tax hike in Balearics gains momentum
“There will not be more tourists in winter and fewer tourists in summer.”

New Spanish tourist registration could breach data protection law.
New Spanish tourist registration could breach data protection law.
85% of Bulletin readers will boycott Mallorca in fear of being fined 30,000 euros
Many people feel it is an infringement of their human rights and could also clash with data protection laws, not to mention being a major hassle.
“If there is room to raise hotel prices, the tourist tax can also be increased” in the Balearics
Balearic residents will be compensated for paying the tax,
Mallorca smashes records as the hottest place in Spain
In Binissalem, there was a high of 34C on Monday.

The two hikers were rescued by a crack Guardia Civil team.
The two hikers were rescued by a crack Guardia Civil team.
Daring mountain rescue in Mallorca
The Guardia Civil recommend planning routes sufficiently in advance, stressing its difficulty and duration, as well as informing a family member or friend of the itinerary to be followed, and the expected time of return.
Mallorca enjoys a 30ºC start to mid October
Mud rain warning for the Balearics later this week.
Britons leave it late to flock to Mallorca
Britons currently in Mallorca are enjoying beach weather with temperatures topping 30ºC.

One of the joys of living in Mallorca.
One of the joys of living in Mallorca.

Temperatures in Mallorca are much higher than usual for this time of year.
Temperatures in Mallorca are much higher than usual for this time of year.

Great weather in Mallorca at the moment.
Great weather in Mallorca at the moment.

Tourist tax will be hiked during peak summer months in the Balearics.
Tourist tax will be hiked during peak summer months in the Balearics.

Yet more hassle for Britons travelling to Mallorca and Spain in general.
Yet more hassle for Britons travelling to Mallorca and Spain in general.
Britons face 30,000 euro fine in Mallorca
Britons will have to have to supply 43 pieces of information when checking into accommodation from December.

Yet another EU delay of the new EES system.
Yet another EU delay of the new EES system.
British pensioners in Mallorca could be in the money
You could also be eligible if you made contributions in the EEA, Switzerland or a country with a social security agreement.

Strike action threatens problems for passengers at airports across the Balearics and Spain.
Strike action threatens problems for passengers at airports across the Balearics and Spain.
Handling staff call for strike action at Spanish airports
No dates have been set for industrial action but if it goes ahead it will cause problems at airports in the Balearis.

Mounting concerns about airport chaos for Britons.
Mounting concerns about airport chaos for Britons.