Tourism
Number of holiday rental properties down almost 30%
One of the biggest problems is that bureaucracy is hindering the registration process
Politics
Holiday rentals action against ex-Palma mayor is dismissed
Fevitur, had brought the action against Noguera because of the prohibition of apartment holiday rentals in the city.
Holiday rentals
Palma mayor won't go back on holiday rentals ban
The Palma ban "defends the general interest above the financial interests of a few".
Holiday rentals
Palma mayor facing holiday rentals lawsuit
Antoni Noguera believes that "ideological motivation and political persecution" are behind his being placed under investigation.
Tourism
Government rejects rentals federation "tourismphobia" claim
The government is not "radical". Talk of "tourismphobia" creates "alarmism".
Holiday rentals
Palma mayor plays down rentals ban legal action
The Fevitur national federation of holiday rental associations is considering taking legal action.
Holiday rentals
Rentals' lobby exploring legal channels to stop Balearic legislation
"Complying with all the requirements will be almost impossible. We believe that it is a covert ban."
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Major security alert at Mallorca airport, surprise landing of flights from Morocco and Namibia
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"