Business
Council approves suspension of commercial centre developments
Under the terms of the moratorium, a large development is defined as being greater than 700 square metres.
Environment
Fears over water supply this summer
"There has been an over-exploitation of aquifers, and desalination plants have not been used."
Animal welfare
Bullfighting ban moves a step closer
The Balearic parliament today pledged to change the law on animal protection and to outlaw any form of event involving bulls.
Politics
Balearics and Valencia join forces for financing improvement
The Balearics and Valencia are the worst financed regions per capita in Spain.
Business
Balearics continue to attract businesses leaving other regions
The Balearics are retaining the appeal acquired in previous years because of the economy’s tourism base.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax should be the same rate all year, says Podemos
For example, the 1.50 euro per day charge (for three and four-star hotels) in summer would remain the same in winter.
Law
Government expecting more compensation claims because of planning decree
Nineteen developers were affected by legislative moves by the former PSOE-led administration and most of the cases remain unresolved.
Animal welfare
Parliament to debate the future of bullfighting next week
The campaign can now count on the support of 32 of the 53 municipalities in Majorca that have declared themselves against bullfighting plus the Council of Majorca, which has made a similar declaration.
Technology
New technological programme for boosting trade and commerce
It is one designed to enable the retail sector in particular to adapt to changing consumer demands while also promoting technological innovation and emphasising local trade.
Tourism
Balearics registered second highest tourist spend increase in 2015
The British were responsible for spending the most in December: 708 million, an increase of 19%.
Tourism
Now the rush is on to book a cheap flight to the Balearics
The airlines are just filling their boots.
Politics
Balearic Podemos warning for Sanchez over pact
Balearic parliamentary spokesperson, Laura Camargo, believes that now is the moment for Sánchez to decide if he looks to the left or to the right.
Referendum
Did you know you may be eligible to vote in the EU referendum?
If you have been on the electoral roll in the UK within the last 15 years, then you can register to vote in the referendum.
Employment
Year starts with a fall in Balearic unemployment
The number unemployed in January was over 1% lower than in December, with 811 leaving the unemployment register.
Tourism
Britons advised to book their Spanish holidays as soon as possible
Amidst fears that Spain could be sold out by the end of this month, ABTA tried to ease people’s fears and calm the stampede for holidays.
Economy
Tax revenues in 2015 highest since crisis started
Catalina Cladera said the increased revenue was an indicator of a generally improved economic climate.
Weather
Action to tackle the drought
The government points to a combination of high temperatures, increased population, pressure on resources and the condition of some facilities as making such action necessary.
Health
Patient waiting times for surgery reduced
The Balearic health service made special payments of a quarter of a million euros last year in an attempt to reduce waiting lists.
Entertainment
Over 150 filming requests in the Balearics last year
A large number of these were for television, such as travel programmes, beach reports and reality shows.
Environment
Tougher measures adopted to tackle palm beetle
Under the decree, there are to be specific phytosanitary measures, meaning measures aimed at protecting plant life from risks.