Tourist tax and dog mess: the week in the Bulletin
That tax was once more a feature of the week, as were the hardy perennials of the weather and dog mess, while a somewhat unexpected twist on the summer rentals story loomed into view.
The week in the Bulletin: a saint and a tax
A saint, a tax, a government defeat, the past week was one of holiness and distinctly unholy rows, one of them even involving a saint.
Magalluf
Significant fall in incidents in Magalluf
“Significant decrease” this year in the number of incidents involving British nationals in resorts in Calvia: Magalluf, most notably.
Tourism
“Hardest part has been done”: Magalluf’s transformation
Gabriel Escarrer, Meliá's CEO, says that the hardest part has been done in turning Magalluf around.
The past week in the Bulletin
More record numbers (when aren't there record numbers?), a boost for UK tourism, some major police operations and sadness were some of the themes of the past week.
Crime
Italian drug gang smashed in Magalluf
Major Guardia Civil operation against drugs trafficking in Magalluf.
Magalluf
Crackdowns in Calvia continue
A major operation in Magalluf at the weekend has resulted in the closure of three restaurants and the impounding of 850 articles considered potentially dangerous to consumers.
Police
Parents hope for truth behind son’s Magalluf fatal balcony fall
“This was no accident. Someone must have seen something.”
Balearic beat
“Spain and UK have an excellent relationship and this pilot scheme is proof of that...”
“This is a good way to influence British behaviour abroad and thus prevent problems, thereby reducing the burden on publicly-funded British Consulates. It should also strengthen relations between our police forces and those in the Balearics, as well as enhancing the UK’s standing in Spain as a whole.”
Evening all...
Obviously, the two members of the West Midlands police force have been welcomed to Majorca by the local authorities and the majority of British holidaymakers in Magalluf, judging by their remarks yesterday.
Magalluf
British holidaymakers welcome the Bobbies to Magalluf
”I think it’s a very good idea. It’s nice to know that you can talk to a British police officer, someone who speaks your own language in the case of an incident."
Magalluf Control
Bobbies to support Guardia
British officers are going to be on a two-week trial in Magalluf and Ibiza.
Massive Attack - Angel
Massive Attack - Angel
- Greece and Portugal cash in as Spain says adios to Golden visa
- Pollensa planning for "visual harmony" but the Mercadona supermarket could still go ahead
- Tax cuts in the Balearics but the government is still rolling in tax revenue
- Surge in bookings to the Balearics
- Calvia home to the most expensive properties in Spain
Police
"British police officers should have a permanent presence in Spain..."
It now looks as if every area in Spain wants British police officers patrolling their streets.
Jason Moore24/08/2015 00:00