Katy Perry under investigation for Balearic video
Parts of the video were shot in part of the Ses Salines Natural Park on Ibiza and Formentera.
British cycling champion pedalling for the preservation of Mallorca
“I strongly believe that together we can make a lasting impact on preserving the natural beauty of Mallorca and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.”
Palma is fourth most polluted cruise port in Europe
Calls for greater electrification at ports in order to save lives.
Cabrera National Park to receive 10 million from Madrid
The money will go to research and management in the expanded part of the park.
Environment
Tiny marine organisms uncover the Earth’s history: zooming in on Foraminifera
In 1942, geologist Guillem Colom pioneered studies in foraminifera from the Balearic Sea.
Tourist tax
Half the tourist tax revenue destined for water projects
In all, almost 24 million out of the 30 million will be spent on environmental and water projects.
Environment
Concern over effect of tourist pressure on Tramuntana wildlife
The number of people visiting the Tramuntana mountains could seriously affect biodiversity conservation.
Environment
Environmentalists urging expansion of Cabrera National Park
Environmentalists want the marine area to make up 21% of the Cabrera National Park.
Tourism
Environmentalists demanding tourist quotas
Environmentalists GOB believe that the regional government is incapable of acting decisively in dealing with the negative effects of mass tourism.
Environment
Taking responsibility for Majorca's environment
"We need to be taking more responsibility for the environment we live in, not blaming tourists. We need them."
Transport
Es Trenc minibus service being considered for other beaches
The government is wishing to change the model of transport in environmentally sensitive places.
Environment
Arta demanding greater compensation for environmental conservation
Arta, as is the case with certain other municipalities, foregoes potential revenue by sticking rigidly to a policy of conservation.
Nautical
A "serious mistake" if Alcudiamar investment is prevented
Alcudiamar suggests that the project would in fact produce environmental benefits for the bay and the beach.
Environment
Arta seeks similar arrangements to Es Trenc
Arta wants the same sort of compensation as Campos and the expropriation of a plot for car parking.
Environment
Catalonia shares concerns over Mediterranean oil prospecting
Consideration was given to the drafting of the law on a Mediterranean free of prospecting, something that is due to be placed before Congress.
Environment
Government drafts law for managing Es Trenc nature park
The draft legislation is now open to public consultation and it envisages regulations for moorings, chiringuito beach-bars and car parking.
Environment
New law would toughen up environmental controls
Under this law there is to be a streamlining of procedures to allow the creation of nature parks and also a ban on party boats in so-called natural areas.
- Katy Perry under investigation for Balearic video
- “Someone in power needs to make it clear to the UK and Germany that Mallorca wants tourists”
- Mallorca beachgoers watch in astonishment as small boat arrives
- New setback for Britons flying to Spain
- Watch families airlifted to safety from rooftops in the Balearics