EU referendum
Brexit would be a "disaster" for tourism warns ABTA
"Our assessment of the report’s findings is that a vote to leave will lead to uncertainties and may lead to increased costs for travel businesses and the travelling public."
Crime
Guardia arrested 275 Britons between 2012 and 2015
Most of those who had fled British justice were in the Balearics, Canaries or on the east coast of the mainland (Alicante area) and on the south coast, especially on the Costa del Sol.
Economy
Madrid continues to play hardball on Balearic finances
Catalina Cladera has held positive discussions with central government, but the fact is that, for the moment, there is no change at the national finance ministry.
Politics
Sánchez fails for a second time to become prime minister
The result was almost exactly the same as it had been with the first vote on Wednesday: 219 votes against, but 131 in favour.
EU referendum
Europe Minister claims Britons may no longer be able to move to Spain
In a Daily Telegraph report today, Lidington was quoted as saying: “The rights of British citizens to go and live in Spain or France - those would all be up in the air. It is massive. It is massive what is at risk.”
Tourism
Is winter tourism starting to take off in Majorca?
January foreign tourism in the Balearics increased by 12%.
Politics
Sánchez expects no support from the PP but Rivera is hopeful
Pedro Sánchez said today that he expects little or no support from the Partido Popular for his investiture.
Tourism
Balearics registered second highest tourist spend increase in 2015
The British were responsible for spending the most in December: 708 million, an increase of 19%.
Politics
Podemos would overtake Socialists if new election held in Spain
The result of the survey is likely to weigh significantly on ongoing negotiations to build a potential coalition of left-wing forces to rule in Spain.
Politics
Balearic Podemos warning for Sanchez over pact
Balearic parliamentary spokesperson, Laura Camargo, believes that now is the moment for Sánchez to decide if he looks to the left or to the right.
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.
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