Tourist tax
Tourist tax commission holds its first meeting
Majorca's hoteliers are still saying that they are considering a legal challenge to the tourist tax. Meanwhile the commission that will decide how revenue is spent has met.
Weather
Heatwave in the Balearics until Thursday at least
Highs in the Balearics are forecast to be up to 36C this week, with the mainland sweltering with 42C.
Brexit
Mediterranean tourism to be affected by Brexit
Moody's may see a complicated future for tourism in Spain and the Balearics, but the BBVA bank, reporting on Balearic growth, is one source which does not.
Tourist tax
Aptur insists that unregulated holiday rentals are not liable for tourist tax
The association for tourist apartments has all along been insisting that unregulated properties cannot have the tax levied on them.
Weather
A heatwave is coming to Majorca (probably)
Parts of the Mediterranean could experience highs of 40C, though the Balearic Islands are not mentioned in this regard.
Animal welfare
Government will ignore Madrid's warning on bullfighting ban
"The government has given its assent to the passage of the legislative reform. Maintaining such a position when it knows that this is contrary to law has a name."
Tourism
Balearics to beef up tourism promotion because of Brexit
Tourism minister Biel Barceló said that efforts at November's World Travel Market in London will be beefed up.
Terrorism
The Balearics stand by France once more
Visibly moved, the French consul concluded: "Vive la France. Vive le République. And long live the friendship between France and Spain."
Tourist tax
Government says the tourist tax has been a success
The tourist tax, says the government, has been introduced successfully and with complete normality. It has all been very positive.
Employment
Employment inspection campaign has begun
Inspectors from the regional employment ministry and social security have started the much-heralded summer campaign against company fraud in respect of working hours and overtime.
Tourist tax
Under 20% of cruise ships are subject to the tourist tax
Fewer than twenty per cent of cruise ships coming to Balearic ports this year will be subject to the tourist tax. This is because the time they are in port is under twelve hours.
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
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.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh hope for Golden Visa in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
Comment
The tourist tax is here
"Brexit has hit the local ministry for tourism and its tourist tax."
Jason Moore01/07/2016 00:00