Etiqueta 'Balearics'
The torrent in Soller. Flooding was largely caused by torrents overflowing.

Emergencies

Madrid approves rapid payment of flood compensation

The Balearics are classified as a "zone severely affected by a civil protection emergency", for which compensation will be forthcoming.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter27/01/2017 00:00

The total catch last year was down.

Fishing

Trawler stoppages reducing fishermen's total catch

Trawlers can't go out on a certain number of days in a drive to preserve fish stocks.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter20/01/2017 00:00

Majorca will be packed out again this summer.

Tourism

Another summer of "saturation" for the Balearics

The hoteliers blame illegal rentals for there being saturation and evidence of so-called "tourismphobia".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter19/01/2017 00:00

King Felipe and Queen Letizia meet business leaders from Majorca - Inma Benito of the hoteliers federation (left) and Javier Hidalgo, CEO of Globalia, next to her.

Tourism

Balearics looking to grow Spanish tourism

President Armengol stated the case for "balanced tourism" in the Balearics and so for a lengthening of the season, greater quality and employment.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter18/01/2017 00:00

Phishing is a growing crime in the Balearics.

Crime

Increase in holiday rentals' internet scams

The National Police's economic and technological crimes division has in recent months processed more than 200 complaints.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter06/01/2017 00:00

An increasing number of teachers in the Balearics are qualified to take classes in a foreign language.

Education

Over 2,000 Balearic teachers can take classes in English

Over 14% of the 14,721 teachers in the Balearics are trained and qualified to teach in a foreign language.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter06/01/2017 00:00

Tourist spending increased but so also did the general cost of holidays.

Tourism

November tourist spending in the Balearics rose by 8%

Total spending in November increased in line with there having been more tourist arrivals.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/01/2017 00:00

An accident on the Llucmajor motorway in December.

Emergencies

Increase in the number of road deaths in the Balearics in 2016

The percentage increase in fatalities in the Balearics was much greater than the rise nationally.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter03/01/2017 00:00

The purchase of Es Canons is one of the most costly of the proposals for tourist tax investment.

Tourist tax

More than 230 tourist tax spending proposals to consider

There are 236 proposals with a combined value of 218.4 million euros. There are 30 million euros of revenue to be allocated.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter03/01/2017 00:00

Tourists arriving on the day that the tourist tax was implemented.

Tourist tax

Tourist tax fraud a target for the government

Payment of the tourist tax will be a major target for a department to combat tax fraud.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter02/01/2017 00:00

Tourists aren't affected by the discount scheme but residents are, and there are concerns about the change.

Transport

Residents' discount change delayed until end-March

The change applies to group travel. Rather than the automatic 50% discount, a limit will be set on the amount of subsidy for ticket prices.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter23/12/2016 00:00

There has been significant British and German investment in Balearic hotels and real estate.

Finance

UK investors choose the Balearics to avoid Brexit effect

Figures from the office of the national secretary of state for commerce show that British investment was 229 million euros to the end of September.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter22/12/2016 00:00

There are some 43,000 "places" available to legally registered as holiday accommodation.

Tourism

National government considering regulations for holiday rentals

At the same time as Madrid appears minded to adopt a more active role in regulation, Balearic tourism minister Biel Barceló is calling on the national government to amend the tenancy act.

Andrew Ede18/12/2016 00:00

Extra police on the beat during the summer.

Police

Calls for more summer police on the beat

Presence of foreign police officers in the Balearics will continue during the summer season.

Humphrey Carter15/12/2016 00:00

Rain in Palma.

Weather

Get braced for torrential rain

Sharp change in the weather forecast for this weekend across the Balearics.

Humphrey Carter15/12/2016 00:00

The elderly are obviously more vulnerable when it comes to flu.

Health

Over 70,000 people in Majorca have been vaccinated against flu

The Balearic health service has a total of 150,500 doses of flu vaccine at its disposal.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter07/12/2016 00:00

Dolphins are causing problems for Balearic fishermen.

Fishing

Fishermen seeking compensation because of losses caused by dolphins

There have been more than 50 incidents involving dolphins this year; these have led to losses of some 20,000 euros.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter06/12/2016 00:00