Illegal tourist flats in Mallorca to be closed down
The Balearic Islands are ramping up their economic, technological, and human resources to combat illegal activities in the tourist rental sector.
Bills and fines notifications that were dumped in Palma, Mallorca
Bills and fines notifications were dumped.
Palma pensioner having to pay large fine he didn't receive
Problems with non-delivery of fines notifications were supposedly a thing of the past.
3,000-euro fines for graffiti in Palma
Revised bylaw refers to 'defacing' public and private property; it covers more than just graffiti.
How many fines can the Hotel Formentor notch up?
Five million euros for rebuilding without a licence.
560,000 euros fine for illegal Mallorca tourist rentals
All of the flats are in the same building in Palma.
Fireworks fine for Alcudia Town Hall
The fireworks launching areas were left unguarded.
85% of Bulletin readers will boycott Mallorca in fear of being fined 30,000 euros
Many people feel it is an infringement of their human rights and could also clash with data protection laws, not to mention being a major hassle.
Government claims that processing of offences against the environment is far quicker than it was
In August last year around 4,000 cases were outstanding.
17 million euros in fines for banks and funds that breached Balearic housing law
The fines related to the attempted sale of government-protected affordable housing.
Huge fine for illegal holiday lets in Palma
The maximum fine per property has doubled from 40,000 to 80,000 euros.
Spain fines Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling and Volotea 150 million euros for hand luggage charges
The biggest sanction has been handed out to Ryanair.
Fines for fraudulent registrations of illegal immigrants
The National Police have been checking town hall registers.
Owners of "scandalous" holiday rental home face hefty fine
The Council of Mallorca's tourism inspectorate has been handed all the relevant information.
British tourist fined for Magalluf hotel damage
He pleaded guilty at a hearing on Thursday.
Seventeen million euros of fines for illegal holiday lets in Mallorca
A new plan against illegal letting was launched last September.
Britons warned against using illegal airport taxis in Spain
“Only use official registered or licensed taxis" is the advice from the British government.
Fewer driving infringements for phone use in the Balearics than nationally
There was a national campaign last month against driver distractions.
Palma wants to increase fines for scooter offences
The city's Ombudsman believes that tighter regulations are the way to go rather than heavier fines.
Cyclists now facing fines in Mallorca
Strict law was introduced for safety reasons.