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.
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.
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.
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
Tourist tax
Tourist tax comes into force on Friday
"Our message to tourists coming to the Balearics from Friday and paying the tourist tax is 'your vacation, your island, your support'."
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.
Agriculture
Farmers begin tackling Balearic drought
More than 3,000 tons of dried alfalfa have begun to arrive and be distributed to 147 farms in the Balearics.
Transport
Over 2,000 drivers have had their driving licences withdrawn
Since 2006, a total of 2,352 drivers have lost all the points on their driving licences.
Nautical
Government to stop illegal yacht charters in the Balearics
At times over the past few years 60 per cent of yachts being chartered out in Balearic waters were being done so illegally.
Brexit
Balearic summit called to analyse the effects of the Brexit
The Balearic government has called an urgent meeting of the Tourism Advisory Board this week to discuss and analyse the possible consequences that Britain leaving the European Union will have on the tourist industry, the local economy and jobs.
Politics
PP gain in Spain, no change in the Balearics
In the Balearics, President Armengol of PSOE will feel she has kept a grip on the pact with Més and Podemos that would have been undermined had PSOE come third.
Tourism
Tourism minister's fears for Brexit confirmed
Biel Barceló, the Balearic tourism minister, yesterday said that Brexit could affect Balearic tourism.
EU referendum
Brexit and the tourism sector
There is no question that a fall in the value of the pound will make holidays dearer for the British.
Tourist tax
Government gives final approval for the tourist tax
The possibility of a tourist refusing to pay would be like going to a car repair garage and not wanting to pay VAT, says tourism minister Barceló.
Property
Upper end of Majorca's property market continues to soar
Sale of properties at the upper end of the Balearic housing market has risen by 57% since the start of the year.
Tourist tax
Unregulated holiday rentals cannot be subject to the tourist tax
The government will be amending the tourism law as soon as possible in order that there is regulation of accommodation of all types.
Finance
85,000 blocked bank accounts in the Balearics for unpaid debts
The actual number of people affected amounts to almost 8% of the Balearic population.
Environment
Air pollution in Majorca above recommended levels
Some 150,000 people (13% of the islands' population) live in areas where air pollution exceeds limits legally permitted in Spain.
Animal welfare
Bullfighting ban will wait until after the general election
With parliament unable to move ahead with the ban, the bullfight in Muro as part of its summer fiestas will definitely take place this coming weekend.
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Comment
The tourist tax is here
"Brexit has hit the local ministry for tourism and its tourist tax."
Jason Moore01/07/2016 00:00