Tourism
Britons advised to book their Spanish holidays as soon as possible
Amidst fears that Spain could be sold out by the end of this month, ABTA tried to ease people’s fears and calm the stampede for holidays.
Employment
Year starts with a fall in Balearic unemployment
The number unemployed in January was over 1% lower than in December, with 811 leaving the unemployment register.
Animal welfare
New poll: Support for bullfighting in Spain hits all-time low
This is further evidence that bullfighting is on the way out – especially as opposition is even higher among young people.
Real Mallorca
Pereira penalty gives coach Vázquez winning start
It was the same Moutinho who was adjudged to have been fouled in the box five minutes later. Pereira converted the penalty.
Politics
Spanish left-wing coalition comes closer as King ends talks
“Spain can’t afford to wait for Rajoy,” Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias told a news conference.
Tourism
Rajoy stresses Spain’s tourism competitiveness ahead of Madrid fair
Tourism, Rajoy observed, is a model that exemplifies the improvement in the Spanish economy in recent years.
Wine
Balearic wine drinkers spend more than other Spaniards
The average annual amount spent on wine in the Balearics is 153.8 euros per annum.
Real Mallorca
Wanted: A striker and a new coach
Real Mallorca, after completely dominating the first half, had their pocket picked when they went down one-nil to Valladolid, who scored in the 89th minute.
Politics
Armengol: follow our lead and form a left-wing coalition
Balearic president believes that new government in Madrid can be formed without the Partido Popular.
Nóos trial
Government wants royal scandal cash back
The Balearic government is looking to recover the almost 2.9 million euros of public funds related to the current Nóos trial.
Society
Over a third of young Spaniards drive under the influence
Young drivers are not so "politically correct" when it comes to practising on the roads what they say they believe in.
Tourism
Britons forecast to boost tourism spending this year
The average Briton will spend £1,243 on their main holiday next year - 8% more than in 2015.
Economy
January is the most difficult month financially for Spaniards
January is placed ahead of the costs of holidays, of the return to school in September and of credit-card repayments.
Weather
2015 was the joint warmest year on record in Spain
In 2015, Spain experienced a year that was as warm as 2011, these being the joint warmest since current records started in 1989.
Economy
Unemployment falls by almost 10% in the Balearics
Registered unemployment in the Balearics fell last year to 75,784 unemployed.
Economy
Spanish economic recovery boosted jobs for festive season retail jobs
Staff were taken on at the fastest rate for eight years, as retailers tipped the best Christmas since recovery from deep recession.
Election 20D
Spaniards don’t want new election despite stalemate
87.1 per cent of those surveyed said they would vote the same way if there were another election.
Tourism
Palma featuring strongly for New Year tourism
Findings have been welcomed by the local authorities which are striving to establish Palma as a city and short-break destination.
Real Mallorca
Must do better in 2016
With fine tuning here and there, the squad is good enough to make the play-offs.
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