Far-right gains first share of power in Spain since Franco
Another gain for the far right in Europe.
Spain's main conservative party embroiled in rift over alleged graft
The popular leader of the Madrid region, accused the party's top brass of trying to discredit her.
PP say they will repeal the government's tourism decree
The decree goes "beyond tourism" - "imposing a model of socialism against freedom".
In the Balearics the Partido Popular has been hugely successful, but not anymore
In the Balearics the Partido Popular has been hugely successful, but not anymore
Madrid voters go to the polls in COVID-influenced crunch election
This election could reshape the Spain's political landscape....
PP want Spain to follow Italy's lead in vaccinations for the islands
The Partido Popular say that the Balearic government should be prepared to buy its own vaccines.
Opposition say that those on furlough should not have to file tax returns
The Partido Popular have attacked the tax return requirement as well as the closure of bar and restaurant interiors.
Spain’s right wing crisis
If the Spanish PM was worried about his political standings, he’s laughing now.
Partido Popular join the SOS Turismo campaign
The PP insist there must be mass vaccination before the summer.
Toni Fuster, general secretary of the Partido Popular in the Balearics
Toni Fuster, general secretary of the Partido Popular in the Balearics.
Call for anti-corruption office to investigate "irregular vaccination"
The Partido Popular say there should be an investigation of alleged vaccination queue-jumping.
Politics
Opinion poll indicates gains for Spain's right
Last week's no-confidence debate highlighted major differences between the Partido Popular and Vox.
Politics
PP attacks Balearic government's "decorative" coronavirus policy
Biel Company has criticised the government's health and tourism management.
State of alarm
Partido Popular not prepared to support state of alarm extension
The government says that a further extension is essential; if not, there will be "chaos".
Cruise tourism
PP wanting "global pact" on cruise tourism limits
Any limits on cruise tourism would need to be agreed with business sectors which would be affected.
Politics
El Pi back call for Armengol to explain funding deficit
The El spokesperson has called for Armengol to be more transparent and to demand that Madrid transfers the 177 million euros more which should have come to the Balearics through this year's regional financing system.
Traffic
PP warning of Palma traffic chaos
The PP and others had asked for the whole project to be put back until October.
Politics
You decide: Vote 2019
Bulletin brings together the principal parties in the local election campaign with each party producing a two minute video in English on why you should vote for them.
Tourism
PP vow to cut the tourist tax
The PP would also address certain issues to do with holiday rentals legislation.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
Comment
Comment: Spain’s political spy game
Politics is a dirty business and another political bombshell has rocked Spain.
Humphrey Carter19/02/2022 10:28