Etiqueta 'Spain'
EasyJet is not alone in having concerns about currency volatility and political uncertainty.

Tourism

UK tourist spending in Spain forecast to fall by 12%

The UK being outside the common European aviation area will have an impact on airlines such as Ryanair and easyJet.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter22/07/2016 00:00

The control tower at Palma's Son Sant Joan airport.

Transport

Fears over Spanish air-traffic disruption

Air-traffic controllers at airports such as Palma are being stretched to the limit by the "barrage of flights".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter19/07/2016 00:00

Packed beaches for now in Majorca at any rate.

Brexit

Mediterranean tourism to be affected by Brexit

Moody's may see a complicated future for tourism in Spain and the Balearics, but the BBVA bank, reporting on Balearic growth, is one source which does not.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter18/07/2016 00:00

It seems as if Majorca is in for a short spell of particularly hot weather.

Weather

A heatwave is coming to Majorca (probably)

Parts of the Mediterranean could experience highs of 40C, though the Balearic Islands are not mentioned in this regard.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter16/07/2016 00:00

The petition for dual nationality launched by British journalists in Spain.

Brexit

"We want the same rights as Spaniards living in the UK"

"Spaniards resident in the UK already enjoy the right to joint nationality (unlike their counterparts in Spain), and Germany is considering making a similar offer to Britons who live there."

Humphrey Carter13/07/2016 00:00

Early morning raids in Palma.

Crime

Over forty arrests in Majorca's biggest drugs bust of the year

At least 40 people have been arrested in Majorca, while in total nearly 100 have been arrested across Spain.

Humphrey Carter08/07/2016 00:00

The points' system in Spain works through the loss of points as opposed to their being added up.

Transport

Over 2,000 drivers have had their driving licences withdrawn

Since 2006, a total of 2,352 drivers have lost all the points on their driving licences.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter29/06/2016 00:00

Mariano Rajoy is looking to secure backing for a new PP-led government.

Politics

Rajoy hopes to lead government

"I hope they at least let the party that won take office even though it would do so in difficult circumstances."

29/06/2016 00:00

Mariano Rajoy's PP gained seats at Sunday's election.

Politics

Rajoy seeks swift government deal, doubts linger

Spain's caretaker prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, said yesterday he would reach out to rivals in a bid to quickly form a government after his conservative party strengthened its lead in elections on Sunday, though still far short of a majority.

28/06/2016 00:00

Pedro Sanchez of PSOE. His party saw its number of seats in Congress fall.

Politics

Spain has no easy options in search for a new government

The Partido Popular  came first in a general election, but acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy fell short of a majority for the second time in six months.

28/06/2016 00:00

The leaders of the PP, Podemos, C's and PSOE - Mariano Rajoy, Pablo Iglesias, Albert Rivera and Pedro Sánchez - casting their votes today.

Politics

PP gain in Spain, no change in the Balearics

In the Balearics, President Armengol of PSOE will feel she has kept a grip on the pact with Més and Podemos that would have been undermined had PSOE come third.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/06/2016 00:00

The Spanish city of La Linea de la Concepcion, and the top of the Rock, a monolithic limestone promontory, are seen next to the

Politics

Spain to seek co-sovereignty on Gibraltar after Brexit

Spain will seek co-sovereignity on Gibraltar following Britain's vote to leave the European Union.

Angus Berwick24/06/2016 00:00

Balearic government giving reassuring message to British visitors and residents.

EU referendum

Brexit: Balearic government issues message of reassurance to expatriates

The government stressed that there would be no immediate effect on British residents or visitors.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter24/06/2016 00:00

Acting premier Rajoy calls for calmness.

Politics

Spanish PM says EU should be reformed to focus on economy after Brexit vote

The European Union should be reformed to focus on economic growth, jobs and greater integration after Britain's vote, Rajoy said today.

Angus Berwick and Julien Toyer24/06/2016 00:00

Two of those arrested being taken to court.

Crime

Twenty-three arrests in Spain for drugs trafficking gang

Money laundering, meanwhile, was being undertaken involving hotel businesses on Spain's east coast and in Palma.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter17/06/2016 00:00

Political uncertainty may be affecting Spain's holidaymaking decisions, but tourists from other countries don't have similar concerns.

Tourism

Political uncertainty hitting Spanish tourism

The absence of a proper government is affecting Spanish tourism. There has been an 11% fall in the numbers saying they will go on holiday this year.

16/06/2016 00:00

From the left: Mariano Rajoy, Pedro Sánchez, Albert Rivera and Pablo Iglesias.

Politics

Spain's party leaders clash over corruption

The candidates for prime minister from the four leading parties took part in a live television debate on Monday evening.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter14/06/2016 00:00

Monport development in Puerto Andratx

Property

Property market showing strong but unequal growth

The worst effects of the crisis have now been lifted in much of the Mediterranean region, including the Balearics, as well as in Madrid.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter10/06/2016 00:00

People wait outside an employment office in Ibiza.

Employment

Record fall in Balearic unemployment

The unemployment figures will give the acting prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, a boost going into the June general election.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter02/06/2016 00:00

British pensioners in Majorca and elsewhere in Spain could find their lives disrupted by Brexit.

EU referendum

Looming EU referendum casts shadow for British retirees in Spain

"I think a lot of people will leave here and go back to England and they will just have to find places to put us in England."

01/06/2016 00:00