Emergencies
Madrid approves rapid payment of flood compensation
The Balearics are classified as a "zone severely affected by a civil protection emergency", for which compensation will be forthcoming.
Fishing
Trawler stoppages reducing fishermen's total catch
Trawlers can't go out on a certain number of days in a drive to preserve fish stocks.
Tourism
Another summer of "saturation" for the Balearics
The hoteliers blame illegal rentals for there being saturation and evidence of so-called "tourismphobia".
Police
Security is key to Balearic tourism success says government delegate
Security has been and is key to the islands and must be strengthened as much as possible.
Tourism
Balearics looking to grow Spanish tourism
President Armengol stated the case for "balanced tourism" in the Balearics and so for a lengthening of the season, greater quality and employment.
Education
Over 2,000 Balearic teachers can take classes in English
Over 14% of the 14,721 teachers in the Balearics are trained and qualified to teach in a foreign language.
Crime
Increase in holiday rentals' internet scams
The National Police's economic and technological crimes division has in recent months processed more than 200 complaints.
Tourism
November tourist spending in the Balearics rose by 8%
Total spending in November increased in line with there having been more tourist arrivals.
Emergencies
Increase in the number of road deaths in the Balearics in 2016
The percentage increase in fatalities in the Balearics was much greater than the rise nationally.
Tourist tax
More than 230 tourist tax spending proposals to consider
There are 236 proposals with a combined value of 218.4 million euros. There are 30 million euros of revenue to be allocated.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax fraud a target for the government
Payment of the tourist tax will be a major target for a department to combat tax fraud.
Tourism
Holiday rentals' legislation opposed by business associations
The proposed law ... "should be based on balance, sustainability and a free market".
Transport
Residents' discount change delayed until end-March
The change applies to group travel. Rather than the automatic 50% discount, a limit will be set on the amount of subsidy for ticket prices.
Finance
UK investors choose the Balearics to avoid Brexit effect
Figures from the office of the national secretary of state for commerce show that British investment was 229 million euros to the end of September.
Society
Balearic population growing faster than elsewhere in Spain
The European Union contributed more than 3,000 of the new population.
Tourism
National government considering regulations for holiday rentals
At the same time as Madrid appears minded to adopt a more active role in regulation, Balearic tourism minister Biel Barceló is calling on the national government to amend the tenancy act.
Weather
Get braced for torrential rain
Sharp change in the weather forecast for this weekend across the Balearics.
Police
Calls for more summer police on the beat
Presence of foreign police officers in the Balearics will continue during the summer season.
Health
Over 70,000 people in Majorca have been vaccinated against flu
The Balearic health service has a total of 150,500 doses of flu vaccine at its disposal.
Politics
Armengol calls for new federal constitution
A constitution for the "new generations" is required, one with federal criteria that will redirect the "Catalonia question".
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