Etiqueta 'Balearics'
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

President Armengol getting business support for the residents' discount fight.

Transport

Business backs government in fight over residents' discount

"These measures are harmful for all businesses, especially small ones, and for competitiveness."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/12/2016 00:00

The more tourists there are, the more the overall spend is likely to be.

Tourism

Tourists spent over 10% more up to October

Where the UK is concerned, the results confirm other reports that the referendum aftermath has had little impact on tourism.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/12/2016 00:00

The Balearic government is getting tougher with providers of illegal accommodation to tourists.

Tourism

Fines revenue for illegal tourist offer to increase by seven million

The tourism ministry says that the inspections will focus on hotels that are offering places that they shouldn't be, on the offer of all-inclusive without authorisation, and on illegal holiday rentals.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter02/12/2016 00:00

A rally for Malén Ortiz in April last year.

Police

Malén Ortiz, the Calvia girl missing for three years

"There is no true number of people who have disappeared. There is no single database. Institutionally, there are many deficiencies."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter01/12/2016 00:00

Fernando Clavijo (left) with Vice-President Barceló and President Armengol at the World Travel Market in London.

Transport

Balearics and Canaries opposed to further Aena privatisation

Both the Balearics and the Canaries have long called for there to be at least co-management of airports.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter01/12/2016 00:00

The Balearic government doesn't expect Brexit to affect tourism in 2017.

Economy

Government dismissing a "Brexit effect" on growth in 2017

The regional government expects growth to be 3.7% next year. Other forecasts, citing Brexit, are not so optimistic.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter30/11/2016 00:00

Biel Barceló, "defending" sun-and-beach tourism.

Tourism

Barceló accused of wanting to "give up" sun-and-beach tourism

Barceló said that sun-and-beach tourism brings wealth, but work needs to be done in order to bring more tourists in the winter.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter29/11/2016 00:00

Inter-island services could be affected by flat-rate air tariff.

Transport

Ferry operators worried about airline flat-rate tariff

The association for maritime businesses is warning that inter-island ferry services could disappear.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter25/11/2016 00:00

Today's meeting to present aspects of the draft housing law.

Property

Evictions to be prohibited if there is no housing alternative

Banks and large businesses will be obliged to register empty flats for social housing rental.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter23/11/2016 00:00

The general view is that there will be a decline in British purchases.

Property

Brexit may drive Balearic property prices down

It is being taken as something of a given that a weaker pound and uncertainty will cause a slowdown in the property market

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter22/11/2016 00:00

The Balearic government is backing traditional bakers.

Food and drink

Quality mark for local bread launched

Bakeries which bake their own bread are to be identified with the brand, which is part of a campaign to ensure the future of traditional bakery.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter21/11/2016 00:00

José Ramón Bauzá fancies his chances of leading the Balearics PP again.

Politics

Bauzá planning to lead the Balearics PP again

Bauzá, currently a senator for the Balearics in Madrid, said today that he has "learned from mistakes".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter19/11/2016 00:00

Maria Salom is the new delegate to the Balearics.

Politics

Salom appointed national government delegate in the Balearics

Salom stressed that she will work hard to make the islands very safe and will do so thanks to Spain having "extraordinary security forces".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter18/11/2016 00:00

The allocation of tourist tax revenue for 2016 has yet to be announced.

Tourist tax

Tourist tax revenue disguising environment budget, insist GOB

"If it is used for financial engineering, we will witness a deception and a fraudulent commitment to the environment by the government."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter17/11/2016 00:00

Where hire cars (and companies) are registered is an issue in the Balearics.

Tax

Tax revenue loss from hire cars registered outside the Balearics

It is estimated that some 40% of hire cars "left" the Balearics and were registered on the mainland.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter15/11/2016 00:00

Police traffic control for drugs and alcohol in Majorca.

Society

Balearics have one of the highest rates of drug use in the country

When it comes to driving, the study reveals that three out of ten drivers who are tested for drugs are positive.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter14/11/2016 00:00

Francina Armengol, who is lobbying for improved financing arrangements for the Balearics.

Politics

Armengol invites Catalonia to join a lobby for improved financing

The Rajoy minority government offers a "great opportunity" for amending the current system of regional financing.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter12/11/2016 00:00

We keep hearing about the increase in winter season tourism in Palma, but what about the rest of Majorca?

Tourism

Balearic winter bookings up 20% on last year

According to On the Beach, Ibiza is proving to be particularly popular this winter.

Humphrey Carter11/11/2016 00:00

A protest in June this year against the precarious nature of employment in the Balearics.

Employment

One in three summer job contracts was fraudulent

The working conditions of 5,500 workers were improved as a result of the employment inspection campaign.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter10/11/2016 00:00