Tourismphobia
Arran protest leader to be fined 1,200 euros
The fine is for unauthorised protest and use of pyrotechnic items. Meanwhile, the state attorney-general is getting involved in the anti-tourism protests.
Tourismphobia
Barceló criticised for having stirred up "tourismphobia"
The travel agencies federation believes that statements by certain politicians have been a cause of the recent spate of anti-tourism protests.
Police
Police confiscate over 5,700 items in anti-counterfeiting operation
More than 25 people are expected to be charged with criminal offences.
Tourist tax
Palma seeking over three million euros of tourist tax revenue
Palma town hall believes it is common sense for the city to receive a percentage of tourist tax revenue.
Royal Family
More guests than ever for Palma royal reception
Some 500 people attended yesterday evening's royal reception at the Almudaina Palace.
Tourismphobia
Town hall and government break the silence over Arran attack
The mayor of Palma, Antoni Noguera, described the incident with Arran as "reprehensible". Ex-mayor, José Hila, and tourism minister, Biel Barceló, have also been speaking.
Environment
A "royal yacht" with a difference
A royal yacht on a very special mission sailed into the bay of Palma yesterday.
Tourismphobia
Police know who the Arran anti-tourist radicals are
Police say that members of Arran in Majorca were acting under orders from Catalonia.
Tourismphobia
Arran planning further anti-tourist "attacks" in Majorca
Arran says that it plans other protests aimed at "paralysing the mass tourism which is destroying Majorca".
Finance
Mayor demanding fairer financing for Palma
"If the Balearics is the region that suffers most from plunder by the Spanish government, then Palma is the most ravaged capital city."
Holiday rentals
Palma approves ban on holiday rentals in apartment buildings
The federation of residents associations in Palma presented a "popular" initiative for a ban, and it was passed at yesterday's council session.
Holiday rentals
Government prepares rentals' decree, while Noguera pleads for sanity
Podemos are still insisting on what in effect would be a total ban on holiday rentals in apartment buildings in Palma and Ibiza.
Infrastructure
Palma Paseo Marítimo redevelopment will cost eight million euros
Former mayor José Hila disagrees with the ports authority on the financing of the project: the town hall doesn't have the money.
Environment
Noguera looking to mitigate effects of climate change in Palma
The mayor has stated his commitment to ensure a "green and sustainable future" for Palma with fewer cars.
Travel
Police ask for UK flights to be staggered in Palma
Spain's police union on delays at passport control: "The new rules and regulations are slowing the process down."
Transport
Record numbers of vehicles bringing the via cintura to a standstill
A daily average of 179,731 vehicles using the stretch of the "via cintura" between the Inca motorway intersection and the Soller exit.
Tourism
Government and Palma town hall agree on tourist places' limits
Among provisions in the holiday rentals' legislation is a fine of up to 400,000 euros for websites which advertise unlicensed accommodation.
Hotels
Palma suspends new hotel licences for a year
There are currently requests for licences that would more than double existing places in accommodation.
Population
Palma's population continues to grow
The number of people registered as residents of Palma increased by 5,865 at the start of the year compared to 1 January, 2016.
Terrorism
Prosecution wanting ten years for alleged jihadist arrested in Palma
The prosecution says that there is sufficient proof of his having used social networks to attract people to fight for so-called Islamic State.
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