Matas grand project: Palma Metro
Matas grand project: Palma Metro.
Theme of the Week
Eliminating 1,741 million euros of debt, and the Balearics say no
The regional debt peaked at 9,120 million euros in 2020. At the start of the millennium it stood at around 500 million.
Balearic Government insists: "We must talk about tourism limits"
The government has responded to a hoteliers' view that it is "utterly false" to say that Mallorca is overcrowded.
Record fall in Balearic debt
Debt is a hot topic, as the Balearics have rejected a Spanish Government proposal to wipe off some of the debt owed to it.
Balearics looking to ban all holiday lets in apartments
Legal formulas are being studied to introduce a ban without running the risk of compensation demands.
Madrid Fitur 2025
The Balearic Government presents an investment of 1.12 billion in sustainability at Fitur.
Prohens’ bold move to secure stability for the Balearics
A budget is essential not just for advancing projects in the new year but also for providing stability and security to the citizens.
Balearic Government open to a reduction in the working week
But the government stresses the need for caution, as the Balearic economy is "intensive in services".
Balearic Government spokesperson Antoni Costa
Balearic Government spokesperson Antoni Costa on Friday.
Balearic Government corrects amendments it had voted for by mistake
The government has agreed to a ban on the building of new homes in flood zones.
Early Balearic elections on the horizon after political split
Calvia is governed by a coalition of Vox and the Partido Popular
Now it's a German-plated car parked illegally outside the Balearic Government HQ
First a Porsche in the mayor's parking space, now a Merc in a government parking space.
Balearic Government under fire over its housing policies
After a year in government, "the miracle cures" have failed.
“Someone in power needs to make it clear to the UK and Germany that Mallorca wants tourists”
“We can’t have hotels and airlines putting up their prices by between 15 and 20 percent and then offering the same services and quality as the year before.”
Bars and restaurants are reporting a 20 percent fall in takings
Bars and restaurants are reporting a 20 percent fall in takings.
Consolat de Mar, Balearic government headquarters
Consolat de Mar, the Balearic government's HQ in Palma.
- As Spain says adios to Golden Visa, Portugal says come on down!
- The supermarket chain with the greatest savings in Mallorca
- Will Sir Richard Branson's new air taxis link Palma Airport with his Mallorca hotel?
- Families who were squatting in Alcudia's Bellevue now have nowhere to live
- Spain at boiling point over eggs!
Comment
Mallorca’s tourism - Where’s the sustainability?
Are tourists, urged to be responsible, being let down by those charged with bringing about sustainability?
Andrew Ede24/01/2025 09:56