Tourist tax
Government says the tourist tax has been a success
The tourist tax, says the government, has been introduced successfully and with complete normality. It has all been very positive.
Employment
Employment inspection campaign has begun
Inspectors from the regional employment ministry and social security have started the much-heralded summer campaign against company fraud in respect of working hours and overtime.
Tourist tax
Under 20% of cruise ships are subject to the tourist tax
Fewer than twenty per cent of cruise ships coming to Balearic ports this year will be subject to the tourist tax. This is because the time they are in port is under twelve hours.
Society
Concern at the level of drinking by Balearic teenagers
The whole of society has to assume its responsibilities. "It isn't an option; it is an obligation on behalf of responsible adults."
Environment
Cabrera national park to be expanded
Three options for Cabrera expansion are being considered.
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.
Transport
Cancellations and delays at Palma airport
By 5pm this afternoon, a total of 29 flights had been cancelled in the Balearics.
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.
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.
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
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.
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'."
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Over 2,000 drivers have had their driving licences withdrawn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.
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.
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.
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.
Tourism
Tourism minister's fears for Brexit confirmed
Biel Barceló, the Balearic tourism minister, yesterday said that Brexit could affect Balearic tourism.
Comment
The tourist tax is here
"Brexit has hit the local ministry for tourism and its tourist tax."
Jason Moore01/07/2016 00:00