"We are the party of the people, we say what people are thinking"
Profile of and interview with the Vox candidate for mayor of Palma, retired General Fulgencio Coll.
Politics
MEP attacks radicalism and anti-European sentiment
Rosa Estaras: "Common sense" is the way, not radicalism from which resentment arises that "builds nothing".
Police
Major drugs operation against establishments in Son Gotleu
Several streets were cordoned off when the operation started at five in the afternoon.
Animal welfare
Inca looking at introducing a dog tax
The town hall is responding to recent attacks on sheep by dogs.
Holiday rentals
Palma mayor facing holiday rentals lawsuit
Antoni Noguera believes that "ideological motivation and political persecution" are behind his being placed under investigation.
Employment
Tourism industry alarm at state budget failure
The low-season 50% cut in social security contributions for "fijo discontinuo" employees is likely to cease.
Tourism
Valldemossa human pressure greater than Palma's
Valldemossa's human pressure, at its height, is 154 tourists for each 100 residents.
Nautical
State ports in the Balearics provide over 25,000 jobs
Based on data from 2015, the five ports provide some five per cent of total Balearic employment.
Politics
Spanish prime minister calls snap general election
Poll called for 28 April after budget defeat.
Crime
Five years demanded for drink driving death
Fifteen-year-old Paula Fornés was killed by a drunk driver in June 2018.
Environment
Diesel vehicle sales down 25%
A complaint about Balearic legislation banning diesel vehicles has been lodged with the European Union
Town halls
Calvia budget approval expected this month
PSOE's minority administration has caused problems with budget-setting.
Bylaws
Scooters without licences will be removed by Palma police
There are two companies operating electric scooters without authorisation.
Tourism
Palma summit considers booze tourism
Scrapping happy hours, increasing the price of alcohol, restricting hours for the sale of alcohol; some of the ideas.
Tourism
Spain and the Balearics are readjusting prices
Abta say that holiday bookings in the UK are "holding up pretty well".
Travel
Son Sant Joan registered highest passenger increase in January
The 19% increase in Palma created a record number of passengers for a January.
Property
Three per cent drop in home sales
The 15,427 transactions last year were still high, despite the decrease.
Crime
Property swindle bank accounts are frozen
Thirty-eight properties are also under a Guardia Civil order.
Transport
Tourism industry worries about airlines
Thomas Cook and the collapse of Germania are causing anxiety.
Cinema
Palma pressing to host Spain's film awards
Palma missed out on hosting the Goyas this year, but there is confidence about 2020.
Transport
New bus service for Alcudia Bay resorts
A new service from Inca to Can Picafort via Puerto Alcudia and Playa de Muro will run from 5.30am.
Employment
Shortage of skilled labour could undermine growth
Even sectors like carpentry and painting and decorating are struggling to find qualified workers.
Nautical
Alcudia has highest growth among state ports
Alcudia's passenger numbers grew 32% in 2018. Palma had 17% growth.
Tourist tax
Loss of tourist tax revenue for railway project
Tourist tax revenue had been intended for the Son Carrió museum and working train.
Health
"Majorca is keeping me fit, healthy and alive..."
Interview with Ottilie Quince, captain of the Great Britain Transplant cycling team, who is now based in Puerto Pollensa.
Services
Removal of Palma graffiti will wait until the summer
The removal of certain graffiti requires the go-ahead from heritage commissions.
Tourism
Late Easter putting back hotel opening decisions
Easter is three weeks later this year. Its timing does influence hotel decisions.
Property
Permissions for home building up 36%
In Majorca last year there were 2,535 permissions.
Infrastructure
Licence processing for Alcudia port cement storage
The town hall had initially been opposed to the storage facility.
Historical memory
New memorial for Civil War prisoners
The memorial is where the first concentration camp was established.
News
What's on in Majorca: 19-24 February
Andratx gets in on the Carnival act a week before mostly everywhere else; British pianist James Rhodes returns to Palma; and the History of Rock will be revealed in a grand spectacular.
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