Crime
Alert from the US Embassy due to crime in Barcelona
The U.S. authorities are advising their nationals not to show signs of wealth on the streets of Barcelona.
La Liga football
Talking points from the La Liga weekend
Here are the five big talking points from this weekend's football matches.
Terrorism
Barcelona remembers
"The loss of loved ones is irreparable. But it should serve to make us all learn to love each other more."
Industrial action
Air-traffic controllers' strike on hold for now
Balearic flights would be affected by any industrial action at the Barcelona Control Centre. There could still be strikes some time in July.
Industrial relations
Unease at air-traffic controllers' strike threat
If the Barcelona strikes go ahead, the first would be on 20 June.
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Majorca
Terror, drink and rentals: the week in Majorca
Majorca once again paid its respects to the victims of terrorism; the national government was thinking about a constitutional challenge to the Balearic rentals' legislation; there was some more anti-tourism and there were more plans for tackling tourism's excesses.
Terrorism
Barcelona terrorist attack - thirteen dead
Thirteen confirmed deaths. One suspect has been shot dead. There is a National Police emergency phone number for information: +34 932 142 124.
Tourismphobia
Barceló criticised for having stirred up "tourismphobia"
The travel agencies federation believes that statements by certain politicians have been a cause of the recent spate of anti-tourism protests.
Majorca
Majorca mountains as seen from Barcelona
It is a rare event that occurs at this time of the year.
Foreign affairs
New British Consul-General announced for north-east Spain
Lloyd Milen promoted from Vice Consul in Alicante, where recruitment begins for his successor.
Spain's crackdown on holiday rentals bodes well for luxury hotels
"The commitment to quality is a positive and necessary step to change (Spain's) tourism model," said Gabriel Escarrer, chief executive of Melia, Spain's largest hotel group, adding that Melia will continue betting on the high-end segment, which represents 63% of its portfolio and has boosted revenues.
Panic to rent a flat in Mallorca
Serious lack of housing is causing a major social problem.
Crazy fixture list awaits Real Mallorca
After the Summer transfer window carnival closed last Friday in Spain, it’s now become obvious that the gap between the big three in La Liga – Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico – is getting bigger.
- We asked AI where the best place to live in Mallorca is and this is its response: ‘It’s ideal if you’re looking for balance’
- Balearic tourist tax increase could be scrapped
- Palma Plaça Major traders - "We're being ripped off"
- Don’t get caught in the cash trap in Mallorca
- The Hollywood star who thought she lost her job after Mallorca accident
Comment
Stop illegal street traders
Last week, Barcelona council launched a massive police operation, why can’t Palma?
Humphrey Carter10/08/2019 09:49