Air tariffs
Inter-island flat-rate air price proposal receives business support
“We believe, however, that this should go further and be extended to essential routes serving Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia"
Historical memory
Town halls lack funding for exhumations
There is a worry that there won't be the funding to permit exhumations called for by the law.
Eco-tax
GOB says that eco-tax does not harm tourism
Stats show that tourist spending in Catalonia went up between 2012 and 2013 and then again between 2013 and 2014.
Winter flights
Rural tourism hard hit by lack of winter flights
“If the number of flights increased and the demand grew, then the island would have the accommodation available to tackle seasonality.”
Real Club Nautico
Eyewitness account from skipper of yacht which rescued sailor
“The pants were bad for swimming, but they gave me buoyancy,” Rodriguez said later as he prepared to continue with his plans to compete in the regatta.
Winter flights
Cracking winter flights
Yesterday, the Balearic government announced its intention to set to work on opening up more winter air routes between the Balearics and the principal European tourism markets.
Tourism
Tour operators in "trade war" for Majorca's hotel places
European tour operators are currently engaged in a battle to ensure that they have as many hotel places for the 2016 summer season as possible.
Winter flights
Government plans greater competition for Majorca's winter flights
Aim to turn around situation as exists at present, namely that from late October to late March, when airlines’ winter schedules are in operation.
Balearic Education
Balearic education minister calls for LOMCE curriculum to be halted
Talks were cordial with March seeking to arrive at a minimal agreement for now, while objectives in the Balearics are pursued in order to obtain a pact that will improve education in the Balearics
Weather
Yellow alert for high temperatures on Monday
The national meteorological office, Aemet, has issued a yellow alert for high temperatures.
Majorca finance
Madrid refuses to ease Balearic financial pressure
Montoro accepts that this will be very demanding but has stressed that it is a target that is common to all regions which have, in the past few years, made great efforts to address deficit levels.
An injection of fun, please
Why does Majorca keep its fiestas a big secret, they could be sold globally.
Palma Council bans bull fighting
Just 24 hours after boxes containing 130,000 signatures backing calls for a ban on bull fighting in Palma, the town council voted to ban the sport.
Youssou N’Dour will be performing in Mallorca.
Youssou N’Dour will be performing in Mallorca.
Simple Minds open the Palma Concert Series on Wednesday night.
Simple Minds open the Palma Concert Series on Wednesday night.
Balearics heading towards another record year for tourists.
Balearics heading towards another record year for tourists.
Hugh Morgan and his family have lived in Mallorca for generations.
Hugh Morgan and his family have lived in Mallorca for generations.
Massive Attack - Angel
Massive Attack - Angel
- Fresh French push to make life easier for British second-home owners, and Spain?
- Residents furious in Palma NO-GO area
- Mallorca has the “third best beach in Europe”
- “If we are like this now, imagine what it’ll be like in a few years”
- Owners of Mallorca hotel that had squatters demanding termination of management company's contract
Comment
Rajoy is playing with fire
Humphrey Carter04/08/2015 00:00