Dear Sir,

Investing in Spain with the crazy employment contracts, city regulations, continually rising IVA and during a recession is very tough. You work long hours for little to no return.

Now on top of all these factors throw in the Calvia Police and you have the perfect storm. In Canada, America or UK the police treat the “governor” with respect.

In Calvia they treat you with disdain, intimidation and continual harassment or threats. It is pure insanity .
After working 12 to 14 hours with little rest, they march in to inform you, music is too loud, so you turn it down.
Next night they march in and state people talk too loudly (remember they must smoke outside due to Spanish law).
After solving these problems the Calvia Police tell you English and Chinese are an “option” on your menus but Catalan must be written.
Then you must close, unlike your Spanish competitors precisely on time and throw everyone in the street or be fined heavily. Course if they make too much noise when leaving you can be fined heavily as well.

While Spanish unemployment heads towards 30 percent, the Calvia Police and Spanish laws discourage work and encourage sleep. One does not have to wonder why Spain is heading for the financial abyss.

The new Mayor has promised twice to at least look in to the problems faced by foreigners investing in Spain, but it seems as though finding ways to cut services while increasing police power to reduce revenues occupied their time.

It is simple Majorca politicians reduce regulations, encourage police politeness and respect of investors and hold the rein on taxes and we all win, Majorca Citzens and European investors. Just a little common sense to ease the pain in Spain por favor!! Charlie Flynn
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