The week that was
A rap for Majorca's farmers
When one thinks about it, Majorca is something of a doughnut anyway. Most of the population and development is on the coast, while there is comparatively little in the centre.
Majorca
Mugging and Mariano: the week in Majorca
The Magalluf "prostitute" protests continued; tourists were damaging police vehicles; traffic saturation was being addressed; Mariano Rajoy resigned; and a boat was for rent.
Politics
Rajoy falls, Sánchez is the new prime minister
Rajoy departed by saying it had been an honour to have created a better Spain.
Politics
Balearic government backs Rajoy no-confidence vote
The Gürtel judgement "makes it unfeasible for the Partido Popular to govern".
Politics
Rajoy facing possible no-confidence vote
The Partido Popular has been fined and Mariano Rajoy's credibility has been questioned by the Audiencia Nacional court.
Tourism
Rajoy attacks Balearic government tourism "demonisation"
People who oppose tourists are acting out of "ideological rage" and are unable to recognise reality.
Politics
Rajoy tells Palma audience there will be no referendum
David Abril: "That the PP comes here to Palma to defend the unity of Spain simply seems to me to be a provocation."
Politics
Demonstration against Rajoy in Palma today
Another and far bigger demonstration in support of the Catalonia referendum is due to take place on Friday next week.
Politics
Rajoy attacks "extremists" who want to bash tourism
"I don't know if one needs to have a poster saying 'Welcome, Mister Tourist', but what one cannot do is bash tourists who enable many Spaniards to work."
Corruption
Spain’s PM called as witness in corruption trial
Rajoy will be the first Spanish prime minister to appear in court.
Nóos trial
Més accuse court of showing favourable treatment to Urdangarin
"To be sentenced to six and eight years in prison and to not enter prison for now is not normal."
Not easy for Rajoy
The political stalemate in Spain is far from over. More political fallout expected.
Politics
Rajoy hopes to lead government
"I hope they at least let the party that won take office even though it would do so in difficult circumstances."
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.
Politics
Rajoy renews push for coalition with PSOE
“This coalition would respect the will of the people. The first and the second (parties) plus, if we like, the fourth," suggested Rajoy.
Tourism
Rajoy stresses Spain’s tourism competitiveness ahead of Madrid fair
Tourism, Rajoy observed, is a model that exemplifies the improvement in the Spanish economy in recent years.
Election 20D
Spain votes
It is the most uncertain general election in Spain's post-Franco democratic era.
Bishop, Branson, Ryanair: the past week in The Bulletin
Leading Spanish politicians, a prominent return and an alleged affair involving a prominent figure in Majorca's society. Some of the stories from the week in the Bulletin.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Update: Royal Navy submarine dives into a storm in Spain
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- The 90 day rule does have some positive results in Spain!
Comment
Catalonia
“I would say that Spanish government policy on Catalonia has failed.”
Jason Moore15/10/2019 09:49