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.

President Marga Prohens speaking at the Fitur fair in Madrid
President Prohens speaking in Madrid on Wednesday.

President Marga Prohens, Mayor Jaime Martínez, and the President of the Consell de Mallorca, Llorenç Galmés
President Marga Prohens, Mayor Jaime Martínez, and the President of the Consell de Mallorca, Llorenç Galmés, at the traditional 'fogueró' of Sant Sebastià organised by the PP of Palma.

Balearic President Marga Prohens during the PP Christmas dinner
Balearic President Marga Prohens during the PP Christmas dinner.
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.
What a right old mess in the Balearics
The islands are now facing the possibility of early elections after the big split.

President Prohens in the Balearic Parliament
President Prohens in parliament on Tuesday.

Prohens observes the conversation between Sagreras and Negueruela
Prohens observes the conversation between Sagreras and Negueruela.
‘Red Marga’ leaves hoteliers singing the blues
Balearic leader has been dubbed ‘Red Marga’ after announcing a rise in the tourist tax, which her party had once sought to abolish.
Thank you Rafa, says Balearic President Prohens
"The best ambassador of our islands in the world."

Balearic President Marga Prohens
Balearic President Marga Prohens during a conference.

At the end of July, the head of government Pedro Sánchez met for the first time with the leader of the regional executive, Marga Prohens
At the end of July, the head of government Pedro Sánchez met for the first time with the leader of the regional executive, Marga Prohens.
Following procedures
It’s ironic that procedural nicety is getting in the way of procedural simplification.

Marivent Palace annual reception
Marga Prohens, Javier Bonet and Gabriel LeSenne.
President of the Balearics - "Tourism must be managed so that it translates into well-being for residents"
A year on from the elections, President Prohens reflects on the challenges posed by overtourism and the housing crisis.
Man arrested for sending death threats to Balearic president
Four people appeared wearing hoods in front of an ‘Estelada’ flag with two of them carrying firearms.
Outcry on social media over oral sex tweet and Balearic President
Former candidate slammed
- UK entry visa comes into force on Wednesday
- Curtain comes down on Son Amar, the popular Mallorca nightspot
- New train service will have 10 kilometre underground section, linked with Palma airport
- Mallorca beaches at Soller and Andratx covered by thousands of 'little sails'
- The Mallorca weather forecast (April 1). Enjoy the good weather while it lasts!
Comment
A Thank You would have been enough
“Thank and applaud the British and the Germans, afterall they are the ones who pay the mortgage for the Balearics...”
Jason Moore07/03/2025 09:57