Etiqueta 'Brexit'
Might Biel Barceló now regret the timing of the introduction of the tourist tax?

Tourism

Tourism minister's fears for Brexit confirmed

Biel Barceló, the Balearic tourism minister, yesterday said that Brexit could affect Balearic tourism.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter24/06/2016 00:00

Finance

Sterling hits 30-yr low, yen and franc surge as Brexit stuns markets

Sterling sank 10 per cent in value, triggering a rush of capital into the traditional security of the yen and the Swiss franc.

Anirban Nag24/06/2016 00:00

Kate Mentink, who has worked closely with the Spanish authorities in considering Brexit.

EU referendum

Brexit reactions in Majorca: Impact on expatriates

"In June 2018 all of the current agreements Britain has with the EU, be it Spain, France, wherever, will become null and void."

Humphrey Carter24/06/2016 00:00

British tourism for city breaks in Palma has been increasing, but what now?

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter24/06/2016 00:00

Counting for the referendum in Westminster. London was in favour of remain.

EU referendum

Adiós, Europe

The people of the UK have voted to leave the European Union by a majority of 52%.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter24/06/2016 00:00

The Spanish city of La Linea de la Concepcion, and the top of the Rock, a monolithic limestone promontory, are seen next to the

Politics

Spain to seek co-sovereignty on Gibraltar after Brexit

Spain will seek co-sovereignity on Gibraltar following Britain's vote to leave the European Union.

Angus Berwick24/06/2016 00:00

Acting premier Rajoy calls for calmness.

Politics

Spanish PM says EU should be reformed to focus on economy after Brexit vote

The European Union should be reformed to focus on economic growth, jobs and greater integration after Britain's vote, Rajoy said today.

Angus Berwick and Julien Toyer24/06/2016 00:00

Balearic government giving reassuring message to British visitors and residents.

EU referendum

Brexit: Balearic government issues message of reassurance to expatriates

The government stressed that there would be no immediate effect on British residents or visitors.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter24/06/2016 00:00

Majorca street party, British style. Might it be goodbye to all this?

EU referendum

Brits in Spain anxious about Brexit

The health care issue is one that concerns the over-60s predominantly, with younger Britons more anxious about the labour market.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter20/06/2016 00:00

Fears that a UK exit will have a harmful impact on Majorca's exports, such as potatoes.

EU referendum

Majorca's exporters greatly concerned at Brexit prospect

"It will be very negative for the Balearic and European economy and will affect more than 200 businesses on the islands."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter14/06/2016 00:00

British pensioners in Majorca and elsewhere in Spain could find their lives disrupted by Brexit.

EU referendum

Looming EU referendum casts shadow for British retirees in Spain

"I think a lot of people will leave here and go back to England and they will just have to find places to put us in England."

01/06/2016 00:00

EU referendum

Brexit: No guarantees from PM for expats 

"If we vote to leave, however, we simply cannot guarantee that those benefits we enjoy as members of the EU will remain in place."

Humphrey Carter12/04/2016 00:00

Tourism, just one economic concern raised by possible Brexit.

EU referendum

Leading finance school says Brexit would be bad for Spain

Brexit would be "bad" and "clearly negative" for Europe and for the UK itself, while it would also be "pretty bad" for Spain in economic terms.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter06/04/2016 00:00

Voting in the UK

Voting in the UK

Voting in the UK.

CARL COURT - STRINGER 27/03/2016

The Brexit scenario

The Brexit scenario

The Brexit scenario which look liked a nightmare has now passed.

CARL COURT 27/03/2016

Postman Patricio and The Old Bill: the week in Majorca

Latest headlines

Postman Patricio and The Old Bill: the week in Majorca

Amidst attempts at securing referendum votes for the British diaspora, a "hodge-podge" of a tax and Easter bookings, there were concerns about postal deliveries and talk of the return of the summertime British bobbies.

Monitor20/03/2016 00:00

Expatriates who cannot vote in referendum will be hit most by a Brexit

EU referendum

Expatriates who cannot vote in referendum will be hit most by a Brexit

"Not to allow them to vote on the decision whether the UK remains part of the EU is unlawful."

Humphrey Carter17/03/2016 00:00

Brexit would be a "disaster" for tourism warns ABTA

EU referendum

Brexit would be a "disaster" for tourism warns ABTA

"Our assessment of the report’s findings is that a vote to leave will lead to uncertainties and may lead to increased costs for travel businesses and the travelling public."

Humphrey Carter14/03/2016 00:00

The princess in court.

Latest headlines

Royal silence and illegal rentals: the past week in Majorca

Princess Cristina didn't answer prosecution questions, Brexit and expats, trouble in the national parliament and holiday rentals: some of the themes of the week in the Majorca Daily Bulletin.

Monitor06/03/2016 00:00

Europe Minister claims Britons may no longer be able to move to Spain

EU referendum

Europe Minister claims Britons may no longer be able to move to Spain

In a Daily Telegraph report today, Lidington was quoted as saying: “The rights of British citizens to go and live in Spain or France - those would all be up in the air. It is massive. It is massive what is at risk.”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter29/02/2016 00:00