Politics
PSOE presses the case for a federal state
PSOE has been taking the lead in presenting a solution to territorial problems that is based on a federal state.
Environment
New law would toughen up environmental controls
Under this law there is to be a streamlining of procedures to allow the creation of nature parks and also a ban on party boats in so-called natural areas.
Society
UK is the top spot for Balearic emigrants
The number emigrating from the Balearics last year rose by more one thousand.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax will start on 1 July
Another significant aspect of the bill - the use of revenue for social purposes, such as care homes for the elderly - has been knocked back.
Crime
Guardia arrested 275 Britons between 2012 and 2015
Most of those who had fled British justice were in the Balearics, Canaries or on the east coast of the mainland (Alicante area) and on the south coast, especially on the Costa del Sol.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax to be approved despite differences
“It won’t be the tax that PSOE and Més had planned but nor will it be the one that Podemos had planned, but the tax will be supported.”
Booming economy, booming tourism: the week in Majorca
Heartening news on an economic front, some further nonsense about the tourist tax and defence of the bull-run. Some themes of the past week in the Majorca Daily Bulletin.
Tourism
Hoteliers demanding tighter control of private holiday accommodation
The federation has been making proposals to Barceló which go further than current constraints under the 2012 tourism law.
Health
Time off for incapacity is down in the Balearics
The Balearics is now second in terms of having the best results in the management of certificates for time off.
Technology
European delegation finds out about Balearics “Smart Islands” project
The project involves the programme "iCommerce, innovation and closeness" in which 24 Balearic municipalities are participants.
Property
Balearics had highest increase in property sales in 2015
Overseas buyers continue to play an important part in the property market.
Tourist tax
Request for tourist tax revenue to Social Services Council
Revenue raised by the tourist tax would be devoted to social infrastructures.
Property
Strong growth in Balearic home sales despite a nationwide decline
This increase contrasts with a nationwide decline of 3% which made January the first month (following 16 of growth) when there was a drop in house sales.
Transport
Air Europa increases Balearic Easter flights
Fifteen more flights to the Balearics over the Easter period.
Tourist tax
Government accepts citizen participation in tourist tax
Alberto Jarabo said that there has been movement on prioritising environmental projects and on a formula for distributing tax revenue on a territorial basis across the islands.
Society
Balearic parliament backs stronger equality measures
The statement went on to say that a critical point has been reached in respect of gender equality.
Employment
Hotel jobs bonanza this season but questions remain
Hotels within the federation will be creating between 5,500 and 6,000 new jobs this season.
Transport
Balearic airports to smash all records this summer
The volume that is being anticipated will, therefore, mean that all three airports will register new record levels of passenger movement.
Economy
Madrid continues to play hardball on Balearic finances
Catalina Cladera has held positive discussions with central government, but the fact is that, for the moment, there is no change at the national finance ministry.
Employment
Balearic unemployment down in February
Though unemployment was down in eleven regions, nationwide there was a rise in the February rate.