Tourist tax
Villa rental businesses fear tourist tax will be unfair
“There are a number of social realities that have to be looked at, but all properties have to abide by the same rules so that there isn’t any unfair competition.”
Music
Kate Middleton’s piano teacher brings choir to Majorca this weekend
The choir from the Middleton’s family home in Bucklebury, Berkshire is some 40 strong.
Environment
Overcrowding in the Balearics: a top environmental worry
As to those who should solve these environmental problems, almost a half of respondents said that politicians should be responsible.
Crime
Briton arrested after car chase
Eventually the driver crashed into a number of large rubbish containers along Joan Miro.
Animal welfare
Felanitx dog pound closed because of its deplorable state
“No one in the town hall knew anything about the kennels nor about who was managing them."
Welfare
Balearic poverty risk falls more than elsewhere in Spain
The rate was 23.8% in 2014, which is the lowest for five years.
Winter flights
At last: winter tourism starts to take off again
British travel group introduces new low-season flights from Britain airports.
Sport
Palma set to be the running city this weekend
“It is a sporting event, but at the same time it is a challenge for many people whose objective is personal achievement.”
Tourist tax
Mixed reaction to the introduction of the controversial new levy
“If large Balearic hotel chains can be distributed worldwide and be in countries, 80% of which have some form of tax, why do they object in their homeland?”
Tourist tax
Tourist tax will cost between fifty cents and two euros
Tourist accommodation charges between 50 cents and 2 euros per person and per day. Children below 14 years exempt. Residents will have to pay in tourist accommodation. If stay is for health reasons it can be reclaimed. Cruise passengers will also pay.
Health
Stressed out? Well here is an event for you
The seminar is directed at those who want to maximise their ability to manage and transform stress into something positive.
Tourism
Record period for Spanish airports in September
The airports of Son Sant Joan (Palma) and Ibiza both had record Septembers, with Palma having registered 3.1 million passengers.
European Union
Cameron’s EU referendum unsettles some British expatriates in the Spanish sun
"What would happen to a lot of people like myself who haven’t got a home in England?"
Northern News Spotlight
Muro bullfight organisers face fines for admitting under-16s
Proceedings against the organisers of the June bullfight have been opened.
Charity
Cowboy and cowgirls night out
A great evening with nearly 1000 euros being raised for the “Children in Need in the Balearics”.
Police
Guardia Civil efforts in Magalluf praised
Teresa Palmer, the national government delegate, paid tribute to the force and their efforts in Magalluf in particular.
Health
Tiger mosquito heads north
In Inca, the town hall is seeking to take measures to prevent a further spreading and to try and eradicate them.
Golf
Bulletin golf tournament gets into full swing
We have some important developments in the tournament which should make it even more successful.
Tourism
More than one million cruise ship passengers
The Balearic contribution of passenger numbers of ship arrivals was in the region of one-third of August’s total for the whole of Spain.
All-inclusive alcohol and tennis legends: the week in the Bulletin
Veteran tennis stars, veteran film director and what might be described as veteran Bulletin topics, they were all to the fore over the past week.
- Traveller registration system: If Mallorca's demands are not met, the Spanish Government will be taken to court
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh move to scrap new tourist registration scheme in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”