Transport
Limit to the number of hire cars being proposed
The party argues that traffic congestion has been mainly caused by the number of hire cars.
Employment
Union warning of “chaos” over baggage handlers’ working conditions
UGT says that most of the 2,600 workers who are employed by handling services at Balearic airports have "totally casual" employment contracts.
Legislation
War graves act should also cover priests and nuns
The PP initiative is a recognition of how things differed between the islands. Those killed in Minorca were principally Nationalists and/or from the church.
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.
Tourism
Holiday price war between Britain and the Balearics
British tourist industry fighting back offering better value staycation holidays.
Finance
Cladera to meet Montoro over deficit row
Cladera has expressed her rejection in terms of “rebelling against unjust measures”.
Property
Balearic home sales soared in February
A total of 1,118 properties were registered as sold in the Balearics.
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.
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.
Economy
Salaries not keeping pace with economic growth
“These high growth figures are equivalent to those pre-crisis...”
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.
Cycling
Three cyclist deaths in the Balearics this year
The great majority of accidents were in Majorca - 156 in all.
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.
Tourism
Sharp increase in Balearic tourist spending
This was an increase of almost 46% in tourist spending over last February.
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.
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.'
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