Germans vote in Mallorca
The election campaign has been dominated by fierce exchanges over the perception that irregular immigration is out of control, fueled by a series of attacks in which the suspected perpetrators were of migrant origin.
General election in Germany
A person votes at a polling station in a pub during the 2025 general election, in Berlin, Germany, February 23, 2025. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch
Is Sunak getting ready to party in the Balearics again this summer?
Spitting image of Sunak caught on camera dancing in Ibiza.
“The Labour Party has made it clear that it wants to see a greater level of freedom of movement”
“Solving the 90-day problem works both ways, it’s good for the UK and it’s beneficial for Spain and France, for example, not to mention the rest of the EU.”
Spain's Sanchez secures another term
Calls for mass protests on Saturday November 18.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
Politics
Spain PM's talk of breakdown raises concern of repeat election
Repeat election possible in autumn if no deal.
Politics
Catalonia leader to be tried over separatist propaganda during election
Quim Torra could be removed from office for up to two years for failing to comply with the order.
European elections
“There is not much point Britain sending anti-European MEPs to Brussels...”
Politics
Spanish prime minister calls snap general election
Poll called for 28 April after budget defeat.
Elections
Spain's ruling Socialists could lose control in Andalusia after far-right gains
Regional result could fuel calls for an early national election
Economy
Bank of Spain sees elections, Brexit as main growth risks in Europe
Upcoming elections in Europe and Briton’s plans to leave the European Union pose the greatest potential risks to economic growth projections in Spain, the Bank of Spain said yesterday.
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.
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.
Politics
Socialists reject coalition deal with any party urging Catalan referendum
“We will not discuss questions about the territorial integrity of the country,” PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez said today.
- Spain at boiling point over eggs!
- Now there's a proposal for a fifteen-year residency requirement to buy a home in the Balearics
- A Good Friday. Britain's biggest cruise ship heads for Palma for Easter
- Ryanair launches subscription that waives fees for reserved seats and insurance
- Super luxury British hotels set to open in Mallorca this summer
Comment
Tourism fair; the worries
“Brexit and a general election in Spain, two concerns at major tourism fair...”
Jason Moore18/09/2019 10:37