Tourism
Barceló rejects wholesale liberalisation of holiday rentals
The government concludes that the National Competition Commission is proposing an unacceptable interference in Balearic self-government.
Tourist tax
Tour operators unclear about the tourist tax
Thomas Cook: The tax is "something you probably weren't expecting to pay" and "is sorry the government has decided to bring this in so quickly".
Society
Campaign launched against trafficking of women and girls
The campaign highlights the issue of slavery in the twenty-first century which particularly affects women and girls.
Tourist tax
Call for tourist tax delay for unregulated apartments
There is an inconsistency if there is a demand for tourist tax payment when properties themselves are not regulated by law.
Tourism
Fresh pressure on holiday rentals
The Council of Majorca is asking the regional tourism ministry to press ahead rapidly with regulation of holiday rentals.
Finance
Cladera to meet Montoro over deficit row
Cladera has expressed her rejection in terms of “rebelling against unjust measures”.
Tourism
Holiday price war between Britain and the Balearics
British tourist industry fighting back offering better value staycation holidays.
Tax
“Overwhelming" results expected from rentals' declaration demand
The internet has been used to find out the location of properties that are being rented out and their use.
Property
Balearic home sales soared in February
A total of 1,118 properties were registered as sold in the Balearics.
Economy
Salaries not keeping pace with economic growth
“These high growth figures are equivalent to those pre-crisis...”
Tax
Tax Agency's warning message on rental income
The tax declaration campaign, now underway, has its sights on incomes from property rentals, be they holiday or long-term.
Cycling
Three cyclist deaths in the Balearics this year
The great majority of accidents were in Majorca - 156 in all.
Tourist tax
Hoteliers intend to fight tourist tax VAT
The tourist tax is something to be collected by hotels and other providers of accommodation and is not related to services provided.
Tourism
Sharp increase in Balearic tourist spending
This was an increase of almost 46% in tourist spending over last February.
Tourist tax
Balearics obliged by Madrid to charge VAT on tourist tax
The government had remained silent on the matter, never having referred to what was more than just a likelihood that IVA would have to be applied.
Tourist tax
Ten per cent VAT to be charged on the tourist tax
In an official letter to travel agents, it was revealed that 10% VAT is to be charged on top.
Property
Balearics is running out of new housing
“We are on the point of this becoming a serious problem.”
Police
Government looking to change the “model” of local police forces
'The current model of local police forces in the Balearics is not responding to the needs of the public.'
Environment
Ramon Llull held the secret of long lost Balearic island
"We'd been looking in the wrong place all that time," admitted Dr. Boja.
Health
Flu in Balearics well below national average
Some 96 cases per 100,000 inhabitants have been typical in the Balearics.
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