Tax agency "war", tourist VAT and a murder: the week in Majorca
The national tax agency declared war on undeclared property rental income, a national law on IVA (VAT) was added to the tourist tax and there was a particularly unpleasant murder in Cala Millor.
Property
Balearic home sales soared in February
A total of 1,118 properties were registered as sold in the Balearics.
Wine
Binissalem wines will be of high quality this year
"A lot obviously depends on the weather. It was a dry winter but the rains over the past few weeks have been welcome."
Quality tourists and parking for beaches: the week in Majorca
An old piece of television footage embarrassed the hoteliers, money was being spent on resorts and there were anxieties about the volume of cars and the availability of parking near beaches.
Sport
Caimari wants change to Ironman route
The village is "imprisoned" because of Ironman, says Tofol Barceló.
Property
Holiday rental boom is leaving workers homeless
The areas of Majorca most affected are obvious - the resorts and also the centre of Palma. It is these parts of the island to which workers are most attracted.
Transport
Coach operators concerned about foreign competitors
The FEBT is planning to take the matter up next week with the regional government’s commission for “intrusion”.
Tourism
Now Scotland wants better ties with Majorca
The Scottish authorities would like to have people living here in Majorca making the most of the services and enjoying the delights of what Scotland has to offer.
Police
Police corruption investigation looking into alleged favours in Arenal
The investigating judge, Manuel Penalva, is expected to soon lift the gagging orders that have given the investigations such a high level of secrecy.
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.
Tourist tax
The tourist tax: what we know, what we don’t know
The tourist tax - its cost, its collection, its use, its support. Plus questions that still need answering.
EU referendum
Why you should vote in the European referendum
Time is moving on for Britons to have a say in the forthcoming referendum on Britain's EU membership, which will potentially affect everyone's lives in both the UK and overseas.
Security, all-inclusives, saturation: the week in Majorca
The attacks in Brussels led to concerns about security in Majorca, the tourist tax was approved and all-inclusives became the target for tourism ministry inspections. These and more in the Majorca Daily Bulletin last week.
Tourism
British tourists pay 400,000 euros for lost passports
As part of an overall safety campaign, the British Consulate is drawing attention to the impact of the loss of passports.
Tourism
31 million euros being invested in Majorca's resorts
The investment is coming from the "bolsa" fund created with revenue for legalising hotel places that needed legalising.
Tax
Tax agency launches email anti-fraud system
Anyone making a report of which he or she has evidence of possible fraud is assured that this can be done confidentially.
Environment
New protest against Son Serra beach facilities
This latest protest is in response to a revised project that has been drawn up by Santa Margalida town hall, the previous one having been rejected by the Council of Majorca.
Fairs and Fiestas
Thousands witness Blood of Christ procession
Today, Majorca will stage numerous other processions and displays of religious "theatre".
Police
Union attacks the "alarming" absence of police in the Balearics
Though the union is expressing concerns about police strength, it was stepped up today at key transport points in Palma.