Police
Seventeen more illegal immigrants caught in Balearic waters
300 illegal immigrants have tried to come ashore in Spain in the past 48 hours.
Retail
Supermarkets in the Balearics among the most expensive in Spain
A Mercadona supermarket in Palma was the cheapest the survey found.
Hotels
August hotel occupancy highest in the Balearics
Majorca as a whole registered the highest occupancy - 91.9%.
Terrorism
Police unions demanding greater anti-terrorism investment
The local police must have the means and the human resources to protect the citizens and tourists.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax to rise but it may not be a general rise
It has yet to be decided what the increase will be and whether it will be across the board or be targeted at specific tourist profiles. All cruise ships will be subject to the tax from next year.
Holiday rentals
Madrid questioning Balearic rentals' law
Aspects of the legislation could conflict with Spanish and European law.
Holiday rentals
Moratorium on holiday rentals' licences is now in force
There is now a period of twelve months during which island councils and town halls will determine zones for additional holiday rentals' places.
Tourism
Increased residents' discount prompts new inter-island tourism campaign
The travel agents' association believes that some 80,000 people would travel under a scheme for November to March.
Tourist tax
Majorca will get most of the tourist tax revenue
Majorca gets up to 74.82%, Minorca to 14.03%, Ibiza to 15.99% and Formentera to 1.84%.
Formentera beach
Formentera beach with its turquoise waters.
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