Cruising
Starck super yacht in the Balearics
One of Philippe Starck-designed super yachts is currently cruising the Balearics and was phoptographed yesterday off Formentera by Resperalia Cystic Fibrosis Clinic of St Agustin, Majorca, who were enjoying their annual swim around Formentera.
Holiday rentals
Owners to be limited to four properties for holiday rental
Podemos want certain parts of the Balearics to be declared "emergencies" and so ban holiday rentals.
Holiday rentals
Over 300 proceedings against illegal holiday rentals since 2012
"There is absolute confusion. Looking at what is in the new (holiday rentals) legislation, one doesn't know what the government intends doing."
Animal welfare
Delayed legislation means bullfights will take place this summer
Podemos, who had insisted on prohibiting the correbou, now appear to be prepared to tolerate its continuing.
Tourist tax
Barceló not ruling out tourist tax rise
Podemos are insisting that the tourist tax should be a genuine sustainable tax and that the rate should be increased.
Holiday rentals
Airbnb travellers in Majorca up 90% in 2016
Airbnb says that the strong performance shows how Airbnb supports the middle class and how the economy and local communities benefit.
Tourist tax
Government eyeing up possible tourist tax increase in 2018
The regional government does not intend to increase the number of taxes but is looking at the rates of existing taxes.
Tourism
Balearic public opinion supports tourism
60% of respondents were either satisfied or very satisfied with tourism, thus reflecting its positive benefits.
Crime
Air-traffic controllers could face four years in jail
From 3 December 2010, air-traffic controllers started a process of stopping work, claiming medical reasons. A "pantomime", according to the prosecution.
Economy
Eleven per cent drop in Balearic unemployment
"We are talking about miserable salaries and people still being unable to make ends meet."
Society
Poverty rate in the Balearics falls notably
The decline in the Balearics, in percentage terms, was the greatest in the country.
Holiday rentals
Just over half of Majorcans are in favour of holiday rentals
Over a half of those surveyed accept that rentals contribute to the "saturation" of places normally used by residents.
Property
Balearics leading the way for foreign property investment
UK investment showed a marked downturn in the second half of last year.
Holiday rentals
Airbnb says that holiday rentals' law is bad news for families
Airbnb says it will be taking Balearic rentals' legislation to Brussels.
Finance
Balearics third to last for state investment
The national government's budget places the Balearics third last above only La Rioja and Navarre.
Transport
Too many hire cars in Majorca again
It is estimated that some 90,000 hire cars will be available this summer.
Property
Almost 40% of Balearic home purchases were foreign in 2016
The level of foreign buying in the Balearics makes the region one of the most susceptible to any Brexit impact.
Politics
Company the clear winner in PP leadership election
Former Balearic president José Ramón Bauza received more than 3,000 fewer votes than Company.
Tourism
Balearics summer tourism promotion being cut
The Balearics will not be present at travel and tourism fairs "which basically sell the summer season".
Tourism
Better in Winter promoted in Barcelona
"Better in Winter" has been the slogan used by the Balearic Tourism Agency at travel and tourism fairs