Balearics wants ban on extra flight charge to sit together
Consubal has argued that this practice is “contrary to the rights of consumers and users”.
Tighter European travel controls on the horizon
The decision may also include health-related travel restrictions such as testing, quarantine and self-isolation.
Mallorca farmers mount tractor protest, join EU wave of action
Wave of protests being planned across the Balearics.
Mallorca could face food shortages
Farmers in the Balearics may also join the protest.
Spanish farmers' protests against rising costs, green rules, in Girona
Farmers drive their tractors as they protest over price pressures, taxes and green regulation, grievances shared by farmers across Europe, in Girona, Spain, February 6, 2024. REUTERS/Albert Gea
The national flags of the member states of the European Union
The national flags of the member states of the European Union fly at the entrance to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
Update: The 90-day rule for Britons in Spain your views keep flooding in " When we’re in Mallorca we also support the local economy"
"Keeping a second home in Spain will no longer be viable."
90-day cap for Britons was discussed in London, Spain could follow French move to scrap it
The French Senate has this week approved a bill amendment granting automatic long-stay visa rights to British second-home owners in France “without the need for any formalities”.
Balearics wants EU to help combat illegal holiday lets
The Balearics receives more than 15 million tourists throughout the year.
Another EU delay on travel visa for Britons heading to Mallorca
Britons travelling to European countries in the Schengen zone will be required to apply online for an Etias at a cost of €7 and it will be valid for three years.
New travel rules for Britons coming to Mallorca next year, concerns of border chaos
EES will replace the current system of manual stamping of passports.
Zelenskiy tells Europe: Russia will attack others if Ukraine loses
Russia could rebuild its military capabilities and attack other countries within five years if the continent were to waver in its support for Kyiv.
Spain's massive 163 billion euro loan and grants from the European Union
"Motorway pay-as-you-go system scrapped..."
New visa for Britons heading to Mallorca now set for August next year
ETIAS will give UK citizens the right to stay in Europe for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
More Brits than ever say Brexit was wrong choice: YouGov survey
63% now regard Brexit as more of a failure than a success
Time to vote again
“All those who are responsible for Brexit should be made to eat their words in public...”
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Spain's PM Sanchez to push for 'territorial integrity' for Ukraine in China visit
Spain will assume the presidency of the Council of the European Union in July.
Balearic workers in demand in European countries
Workers from the islands enjoy a good reputation abroad, especially those from the service sector.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
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The future of the EU
The European Union appears to showing a few cracks as it pays tribute to Jacques Delors, the father of European integration.
Humphrey Carter29/12/2023 09:42