Etiqueta 'Balearics'
Council of Majorca in session today.

Business

Council approves suspension of commercial centre developments

Under the terms of the moratorium, a large development is defined as being greater than 700 square metres.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter11/02/2016 00:00

The Gorg Blau dried up.

Environment

Fears over water supply this summer

"There has been an over-exploitation of aquifers, and desalination plants have not been used."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter09/02/2016 00:00

Campaigners who offered the Balearic government their support today.

Animal welfare

Bullfighting ban moves a step closer

The Balearic parliament today pledged to change the law on animal protection and to outlaw any form of event involving bulls.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter09/02/2016 00:00

President Armengol with President Puig of Valencia.

Politics

Balearics and Valencia join forces for financing improvement

The Balearics and Valencia are the worst financed regions per capita in Spain.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter08/02/2016 00:00

Tourist tax should be the same rate all year, says Podemos

Tourist tax

Tourist tax should be the same rate all year, says Podemos

For example, the 1.50 euro per day charge (for three and four-star hotels) in summer would remain the same in winter.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter06/02/2016 00:00

Balearics continue to attract businesses leaving other regions

Business

Balearics continue to attract businesses leaving other regions

The Balearics are retaining the appeal acquired in previous years because of the economy’s tourism base.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter06/02/2016 00:00

Armengol with supporters of the retail and commerce plan.

Technology

New technological programme for boosting trade and commerce

It is one designed to enable the retail sector in particular to adapt to changing consumer demands while also promoting technological innovation and emphasising local trade.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/02/2016 00:00

Balearics registered second highest tourist spend increase in 2015

Tourism

Balearics registered second highest tourist spend increase in 2015

The British were responsible for spending the most in December: 708 million, an increase of 19%.

Humphrey Carter05/02/2016 00:00

Government expecting more compensation claims because of planning decree

Law

Government expecting more compensation claims because of planning decree

Nineteen developers were affected by legislative moves by the former PSOE-led administration and most of the cases remain unresolved.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/02/2016 00:00

The 'sport' could soon be history.

Animal welfare

Parliament to debate the future of bullfighting next week

The campaign can now count on the support of 32 of the 53 municipalities in Majorca that have declared themselves against bullfighting plus the Council of Majorca, which has made a similar declaration.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/02/2016 00:00

The Balearic wing of Podemos wants Sanchez to form a government of "progress".

Politics

Balearic Podemos warning for Sanchez over pact

Balearic parliamentary spokesperson, Laura Camargo, believes that now is the moment for Sánchez to decide if he looks to the left or to the right.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter03/02/2016 00:00

British Ambassador Simon Manley is urging expats who are eligible to register to vote in the EU Referendum.

Referendum

Did you know you may be eligible to vote in the EU referendum?

If you have been on the electoral roll in the UK within the last 15 years, then you can register to vote in the referendum.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter03/02/2016 00:00

An earlier start to the season will mean more jobs.

Employment

Year starts with a fall in Balearic unemployment

The number unemployed in January was over 1% lower than in December, with 811 leaving the unemployment register.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter02/02/2016 00:00

Late bookers to the Balearics may be disappointed this summer.

Tourism

Britons advised to book their Spanish holidays as soon as possible

Amidst fears that Spain could be sold out by the end of this month, ABTA tried to ease people’s fears and calm the stampede for holidays.

Humphrey Carter02/02/2016 00:00

Property market being praised for fuelling the economic recovery.

Economy

Tax revenues in 2015 highest since crisis started

Catalina Cladera said the increased revenue was an indicator of a generally improved economic climate.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter01/02/2016 00:00

Action to tackle the drought

Weather

Action to tackle the drought

The government points to a combination of high temperatures, increased population, pressure on resources and the condition of some facilities as making such action necessary.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter30/01/2016 00:00

Length of waiting lists have been reduced.

Health

Patient waiting times for surgery reduced

The Balearic health service made special payments of a quarter of a million euros last year in an attempt to reduce waiting lists.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter30/01/2016 00:00

Hugh Laurie on location of the The Night Manager in Deya.

Entertainment

Over 150 filming requests in the Balearics last year

A large number of these were for television, such as travel programmes, beach reports and reality shows.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter30/01/2016 00:00