Majorca
Brexit, crime and tourist tax: the week in Majorca
It was a major news week. Brexit, the Spanish election, the tourist tax.
Letters to the Editor
Three contrasting and well-considered readers' letters re Brexit, plus a visitor to Puerto Pollensa finds the lack of car parking because of the pedestrianisation less than convenient.
Brexit
"Brexit will have no immediate effect on the Balearics"
With the Balearics almost sold out and with fears of overbooking this summer season, the region is forecasting that Brexit will not have any immediate effects.
Brexit
Balearic summit called to analyse the effects of the Brexit
The Balearic government has called an urgent meeting of the Tourism Advisory Board this week to discuss and analyse the possible consequences that Britain leaving the European Union will have on the tourist industry, the local economy and jobs.
Majorca
Brexit, beaches, drugs: the week in Majorca
The leave vote left many in Majorca stunned, the police were scoring victories against organised crime and the controversy of Puerto Pollensa's beaches managed to rumble on.
EU referendum
Brexit will create uncertainty for selling holidays
"Nobody in the UK appears to know what is going on. That 350 million we’re going to get back was a lie." "It’s bad news for the tourist industry."
EU referendum
This is the beginning of the break-up of the United Kingdom
"I think those who suffered the biggest shock was the leave group because they have no road map, no plan B. They don’t know what to do next."
EU referendum
Adiós, Europe
The people of the UK have voted to leave the European Union by a majority of 52%.
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.
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.
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.
Tourism
Tourism minister's fears for Brexit confirmed
Biel Barceló, the Balearic tourism minister, yesterday said that Brexit could affect Balearic tourism.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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."
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."
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."
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.