Special emergency unit to be set up after killer floods
Balearic government’s report includes a recommendation that the Balearics has a rescue helicopter which can operate after dark.
Destruction
Fire destroys abandoned house in Can Pastilla
No injuries at a fire in Can Pastilla.
Contributions
Doubts over social security reductions for the low season
It is not clear if the Spanish government will continue to apply a 50% reduction in social security contributions for fijo discontinuo employees who actually work in the low season.
Construction
New emergency water pipe for Inca
A new 4.5 kilometre pipeline is being laid in order to guarantee the water supply in Inca in the event of a major cut in the normal service.
Tourism
Majorca is a UK recommended destination this winter
More people are seeking a winter sun getaway.
Police
Police hunting for Portals Nous watch thief
The stolen watch is worth 15,000 euros.
Transport
Balearic courts setting compensation for Ryanair cancellations
Ryanair failed to meet minimum service levels during the strike in July.
Infrastructure
Agreement on Alcudia port area remodelling
Almost 900,000 euros are to be spent in Puerto Alcudia.
Animal welfare
Pipper influencing dog tourism
"Pipper On Tour" is a year-long project to highlight dog-friendly destinations.
Police
Four more arrests over taxi driver attacks
Seven people in all have been arrested in connection with the violent robberies from taxi drivers.
Property
New home building increases ten per cent
More new homes being built, but there is not more hotel building and redevelopment.
Business
Business confidence drops most in the Balearics
Business confidence in Spain as a whole has fallen.
Environment
Vehicle manufacturers take Balearic prohibition to Brussels
The vehicle manufacturers association object to the ban on new diesel vehicles from 2025.
Gastronomy
Pa amb oli world championship for Majorca
The championship hopes to boost the availability of pa amb oli in bars and restaurants.
Police
Murder suspected after bodies of German couple are found
The Guardia Civil suspect that Stefanie was murdered by her boyfriend, but the autopsy has ruled out suffocation.
Planning
Rapid response to stop illegal building on protected land
Stopping illegal building will be done within 24 hours and not three months.
Holiday rentals
Finca administrators agree with tourist letting regulation
The administrators of communities agree with the government but want more legal security for apartment owners.
Environment
Plan for Pollensa town hall to authorise Ternelles finca walk
Pollensa town hall used to be able to authorise walks before the finca's owners changed the arrangement.
Bars and restaurants
Town hall receiving over 8,000 euros a month for Alaska bar concession
Palma town hall is being paid, even though the concession ended in 2007.
Employment
Low-season fijo discontinuo working up 80%
The increase appears to be a clear sign of a lessening of the impact of seasonality.
Transport
Palma airport passenger numbers break 29 million mark
Passenger numbers for flights to and from the UK were down four per cent.
Environment
Alcudia objects to composting waste plant
The real issue has to do with the smells from the treatment plant.
Services
Electricity bills rising by eight per cent
Bills will be going up because of a notable increase in the price of electricity on the wholesale market.
Environment
New drive to reduce motorbike noise in the Tramuntana
Some motorbikes create an enormous amount of noise and pose a risk to road safety.
Brexit
"Brexit was based on fake news and nationalist populism"
Balearics MEP Rosa Estaras believes that Tuesday will be "one of the most important days in modern history for the United Kingdom".
Tourism
Agrotourism accommodation places to be increased
The number of places are determined by the area occupied by agrotourism hotels.
Hotels
"We want guests to feel the heart and soul of our hotel"
Interview with Vanessa Cabau, general manager of the Cabau Group which owns the Hotel Glòria de Sant Jaume, one of the best new hotels in the world.
News
What's on in Majorca: 21-27 January
The hectic January fiesta period concludes on Monday with the Palma correfoc for Sant Sebastiá. Otherwise, the Balearic Symphony Orchestra season at the auditorium resumes, the best Queen tribute band are in Palma, and the spectacular show featuring the martial arts Buddhist monks from the Shaolin temple is also at the auditorium.
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