Palma
Plan for regeneration of Ponent district of Palma is approved
Mayor José Hila insists that the district requires a comprehensive strategy to combat degradation that has occurred in recent years.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax will not be paid by 70% of private tourist accommodation
“We cannot increase the number of inspectors, as this isn’t possible at the moment,” says tourism minister.
Law
Land laws to be frozen until 2018
The laws in question are those for tourism, land and farming and affect, among other things, hotel expansion.
Retail
Warm weather putting a brake on shops’ business
The best Christmas campaign for years has been followed by lesser business, with consumers not being tempted to buy winter clothing and footwear.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax to be introduced on 1 June
"The tax was a social demand on behalf of a majority of citizens who had voted for change."
Retail
Government advising on getting the most out of winter sales
Particular emphasis is being given to establishing a budget in order to avoid making impulse buys.
Weather
High winds batter Majorca
All four islands experienced winds of up to Force 7 (near gales) and waves of three metres.
Transport
Air Berlin hub closure will mean 600,000 fewer passengers
The airports authority Aena calculates that the 600,000 passengers who had been passing through the Air Berlin hub represent 1.2% of total passenger numbers at Son Sant Joan.
Health
Revival of inspections to enforce the smoking ban
The regional director of public health, Maria Ramos, recognises that inspections need to be strengthened.
Construction
Building projects for new homes doubled last year
The combination of new building and renovation resulted in a 90% increase in investment for the first ten months of the year.
Fairs and Fiestas
All set for Kings' parades in Majorca
Listing of times for Kings' parades across Majorca tomorrow (5 January) evening.
Environment
Capdepera has the highest level of forest fire recurrence
Remote-sensing satellite images provide a good tool for mapping forest fires and enable the identification of areas at the greatest risk.
Entertainment
BBC thriller shot in Majorca will hit screens in the UK in April
Tom Hiddleston says: "Jonathan Pine is the most mysterious and complex kind of British hero.”
Politics
Equality and employment, key issues for Armengol
“We must work so that young people find work, so that older people can return to work."
Society
First baby of the year arrived at ten past midnight
Mohamed Bouvah, whose parents are Moroccan, weighed in at 3,520 grams (seven pounds, twelve ounces).
Fairs and Fiestas
New Year's Eve celebrations in Majorca
Some of the places where you can find grapes, cava and bells tonight.
Tourism
Palma featuring strongly for New Year tourism
Findings have been welcomed by the local authorities which are striving to establish Palma as a city and short-break destination.
Retail
Balearic retail sales soared in November
A percentage rise of 9.7% in the Balearics was 5.5 points above the national average of sales growth.
Magalluf
UK travel industry praise for Magalluf and Ibiza makeovers
ABTA states that Spain is set for a bumper year with bookings for summer 2016 ahead of previous years as 2015 comes to a close.
Entertainment
Award-winning Majorcan photographer pays tribute to close friend Lemmy
Only a few months ago, Pep shot the band’s latest, and perhaps last, official music video here in Majorca.
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
- Sunday weather in Mallorca - Feeling some effect from Storm Jana
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars