A former drag act at Alcudia town hall
Post-election arrangements have been going pretty well.
Election promise for some car-free roads in Mallorca
"We must commit to reducing the use of cars."
Election pledge to ban all home building in Mallorca's countryside
No new residential properties, no new hotels; "we have reached unsustainable limits".
50% growth in tourism- that's a reason for no more tourism promotion...
Elections are coming up, and Més want to send out a clear message of their own.
Real Mallorca stadium naming-rights sponsorship is scrapped
The naming-rights deal had threatened to break the coalition at the Council of Mallorca.
Més wanting a tax for companies that have benefited from the pandemic
This tax would be fairer than making cuts to social spending.
Government should "stand firm against tourism saturation"
Containment of tourism needed for a change to the islands' economic model.
Antoni Noguera, the Més coordinator
Antoni Noguera, the Més coordinator.
Transport
Més opposed to Metro extension to Son Espases
Més believe there are greater transport priorities, such as the Manacor-Arta railway.
Tourism
Més clashing with government partners over tourist tax
An initial estimate as to how much revenue is involved has now been given - no more than three million euros.
No to tourist tax cash
“I think tourist tax cash should be returned to Thomas Cook clients.”
Politics
Més opposed to Thomas Cook tourist tax measure
The tax is "not to help businesses in cases of financial problems".
Politics
Més to hold emergency assembly
Bel Busquets and Guillem Balboa are being accused by some of having acted unilaterally in making decisions on political appointments.
Politics
Armengol secures her investiture as Més implode
The second day of the investiture debate was totally overshadowed by turmoil within Més.
Politics
Més to insist on new environment tax
The environment tax would be aimed at businesses which are responsible for pollutants.
Politics
No "blank cheque" from Més
There were tensions between PSOE and Més over tourism, in particular once Bel Busquets became minister.
Politics
Ensenyat says that Més are the major force on the left
Més don't believe that their general election performance (just 5% share of the vote) is relevant to the regional election.
Politics
Palma mayor will limit cruise ships
The Més manifesto will also place a limit on the cost to rent.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Fresh move to scrap new tourist registration scheme in Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
Comment
Bel of the ball and when tourism promotion weren't such dirty words
In 2018, it was Més who were organising tourism promotions.
Andrew Ede01/09/2022 16:47