Economy
Madrid continues to play hardball on Balearic finances
Catalina Cladera has held positive discussions with central government, but the fact is that, for the moment, there is no change at the national finance ministry.
Tourism
Regulation on holiday rentals within six months
The proposal suggests that not only should the motion be brought before parliament but it should also be approved within this six-month time frame.
Property
Slight increase in the price of Balearic homes last month
There were, suggests this survey, only two regions where the cost of housing increased. The Balearics was one and the Canaries the other.
Employment
Balearic unemployment down in February
Though unemployment was down in eleven regions, nationwide there was a rise in the February rate.
Tourism
Balearic parliament to tackle holiday rentals
Top of the agenda is the long-awaited movement on holiday rentals’ legislation. This, the government had suggested soon after taking office, would be priority legislation that would need to be effected before any legislation on the tourist tax.
Tourism
Is winter tourism starting to take off in Majorca?
January foreign tourism in the Balearics increased by 12%.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax to help boost European image of the Balearics
An overriding aim is for actions on behalf of the image of the Balearics in Europe so that tourists can see how revenue is being invested.
Environment
Mediterranean temperature changes to be studied by Balearic researchers
There were five episodes during winter 2005 when Arctic and Siberian winds brought about significant snowfalls in the whole of the western Mediterranean.
Employment
Government and business agree on plan for quality employment
The agreement for a pact on competitiveness, employment and social progress for the Balearics was signed today at the presidential headquarters, the Consolat de Mar.
Tourist tax
Balearic eco tax
Letter to the Editor: It is widely acknowledged that tourist destinations suffer from the overuse of their own natural resources due to the arrival of millions of visitors.
Society
People in the Balearics more hopeful in 2016
The “hope barometer” has risen one point to 56 out of 100 this year, with the Balearics rising to tenth from fourteenth of the Spanish regions.
Crime
Seven members of organised criminal gang arrested
Seven people are arrested every day in Spain for corruption according to central government.
Economy
Balearic President: Keep up the good work to ensure growth
Armengol said that now was the time to invest in the islands because of the good economic conditions and low interest rates.
Tourist tax
Palma PP demanding 10% of tourist tax revenue
Neus Truyol believes that Palma should have its voice, given that the city has half the population of Majorca and half the hotelier pressure.
Transport
Madrid open to flat rate for inter-island flights
The regional government and the ministry will be working together to bring about the flat rate and on any issues with Brussels.
Beaches
Balearics has best beaches in the world
Ses Illetes beach in Formentera was voted the best in Europe and the seventh best in the world.
Tourist tax
Podemos may vote against tourist tax tomorrow
The PP, meanwhile, is agitating for a vote in favour of amending the whole bill, which would, in effect, send it back to the drawing-board.
Weather
Majorcan winter finally arrives
The unstable conditions during the week will mean that temperatures are below what would be considered normal for the time of year.
Business
Boom year for trade thanks to tourist invasion
Demand for the likes of food and drink is approximated to be worth 1,500 million euros, which will be a rise of 300 million over last year.