Majorca is mass tourism
But do we have too many tourists? Or are we just moaning for the sake of it?
Catalonia referendum
I do not really understand why the Spanish government refuses to allow a poll on independence.
Badly behaved cyclists
A small minority of cyclists believe that they can do what they like when they like.
Tourist rentals in Palma
Tourists are now reaching parts of Palma they would never have reached before.
Citizens' rights
It seems amazing that British citizens are still in the dark about their future status.
Tackling booze tourism
The Balearic government can deal with the problem: all they need to do is enforce the law.
Behaving badly
The British have the reputation as being the bad boys of the Majorcan tourist industry.
A push for independence
Catalonia is pushing ahead with its independence referendum from Spain... eventhough the central administration and the judiciary say that the whole process is illegal.
Rich and poor
Fewer tourists but more spending power.. appears to be the wish of plenty of people who live on the island.
Bullfighting
Plans by the Balearic government to ban bullfighting have hit a brick wall... and they are going to have to go back to the drawing board.
Flying high
The Kremlin took aim this week at the new aircraft carrier Queen Elizabeth which has been built for the Royal Navy.
Comment
A tourist, a friend
Without tourism these islands are nothing. And we should remember this.
Jason Moore 15/08/2017 00:00