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.
Politics
Armengol backs Sánchez to form next government
The meeting was one of a series that Sánchez has held ahead of Saturday’s federal committee gathering of the party.
Business
Luxury car sales in the Balearics almost doubled last year
Overall, car sales in the Balearics rose by over 25% last year, with 31,168 new cars having been bought.
Agriculture
Measures being introduced to help farmers deal with the drought
Although there has been more rain in certain parts of the islands than others, it has been insufficient and the situation is worsening.
Environment
Sharks and rays at growing risk in the western Mediterranean
Of the 25 species, seven were common to the whole area, with nine local to the Balearics.
Tourism
Balearics topped hotel occupancy rates in 2015
While the national average for hotel occupancy last year was 57.1%, the rate in the Balearics was 75.6%.
Tourist tax
Government stands firm on tourist tax
Barceló looking for off-season tax incentives to boost tourism.
Society
Balearic population continues to grow despite fall in EU residents
The third largest group is from the UK, the 15,505 British citizens also being a lower number than previously.
Education
Schools given free range over language teaching
The use of a foreign language for actual teaching will be voluntary and will apply across the board from infant to secondary and baccalaureate levels.
Tourist tax
Businesses use Fitur as stage to attack the tourist tax
"With the latest political decisions adopted in the Balearics, we are going to shoot ourselves in the foot." Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, the president of Meliá Hotels International.
Tourism
Rajoy stresses Spain’s tourism competitiveness ahead of Madrid fair
Tourism, Rajoy observed, is a model that exemplifies the improvement in the Spanish economy in recent years.
Environment
Seawater quality is excellent in 86% of Balearic samples
The three points where quality was at its most deficient were Camp de Mar in Andratx, Cala Egos in Santanyi and Cala Pedrera, Es Castell in Minorca.
Politics
Armengol: follow our lead and form a left-wing coalition
Balearic president believes that new government in Madrid can be formed without the Partido Popular.
Wine
Balearic wine drinkers spend more than other Spaniards
The average annual amount spent on wine in the Balearics is 153.8 euros per annum.
Tourism
Balearics is the second busiest cruise destination
By the end of November last year, Balearic ports had handled 773 cruise liners and 1.7 million passengers.
Construction
Builders predicting recession because of government policy
“It is illogical to take measures which only succeed in frightening away investors and creating a feeling of legal uncertainty in the Balearics.”
Tourism
Balearics the fourth most popular region for holiday rentals
The massive increase in demand for holiday rental accommodation is attributable to various factors, not least websites such as HomeAway.
Politics
PSOE happy for Armengol to explain land decree
The Partido Popular is looking for the president to justify what it deems to have been a decree passed without having sought agreement which will affect some 15,000 jobs.
Tourism
Balearics to promote culture and gastronomy at Fitur travel fair in Madrid
This fair is one of the three large annual European events for the travel and tourism industry - the other two being Berlin’s ITB and London’s World Travel Market.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax being “urgently” pushed through to meet June start
The Majorca Hoteliers Federation will look at taking legal measures and “will exhaust” them until they find a solution.