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.
Transport
Business backs government in fight over residents' discount
"These measures are harmful for all businesses, especially small ones, and for competitiveness."
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Transport
Ferry operators worried about airline flat-rate tariff
The association for maritime businesses is warning that inter-island ferry services could disappear.
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.
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
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.
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".
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".
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."
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.
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.
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.
Tourism
Balearic winter bookings up 20% on last year
According to On the Beach, Ibiza is proving to be particularly popular this winter.
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.
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