Coronavirus
Returning workers should take their temperature daily
The Balearic government has established protocols for different sectors of the economy.
Equality
Prostitution a theme for International Women's Day
The twentieth anniversary of the Balearics Institute for Women will be celebrated.
Health
Balearic medical service handling surge in virus calls
The Balearic government has called a crisis meeting for 2pm today to analyze the current coronavirus situation.
Tourism
Booze rulings
“The Balearic government should have introduced booze rulings across the islands”.
Viewpoint
Whither culture?
The impression was that the government had either forgotten about culture or had decided to downgrade its importance.
Tourism
Limit to cruise ships in Palma's port on the agenda
The Balearic Government now looking at the cruise ship industry.
Housing
Government extends housing benefit
People had to provide proof of a minimum income in order to qualify for Government rental aid.
Politics
Parliament is 3 steps away from decriminalizing euthanasia
Parties urge government and Congress to develop a state law to ensure a dignified death that provides for the decriminalization of euthanasia.
Transport
"Bulletin" lands at Gatwick
The 24 page special has already been distributed across London.
Tourism
A raft of measures for dealing with an "exceptional crisis"
The government estimates that between this month and March there could be the loss of 300,000 tourists.
Politics
Spanish government cannot pay debt to the Balearics
The Spanish government is not in a position - for legal reasons - to approve payment of 177 million euros that are owed to the Balearic government.
Environment
Protest in support of cruise ships
The protest came after 10,000 people signed a petition calling for the government to ban the mega cruise ships.
Tourism
Discounts of up to 30% for holiday rentals
UK and Germany make up 70 percent of the villa market in the Balearics.
Health
Patient waiting times on the increase
With regard to patients waiting for 60 days or more, there was an increase of 146%.
Politics
Railways, housing and tourism top government's agenda
The new government suggests that the railway to Alcudia will finally become a reality.
Politics
No "blank cheque" from Més
There were tensions between PSOE and Més over tourism, in particular once Bel Busquets became minister.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
- Watch those prices in Mallorca
Viewpoint
Bridge too far?
“Have the Balearic government gone too far with booze legislation?”
Jason Moore20/02/2020 09:56