Majorca
Independence week in Majorca
Catalonia, some of it, was wanting independence; Més took a view on Balearic independence and also found the legal system taking an interest in party members; the tourism minister was not entirely reassuring; Monarch went under; the rural world was having a spat; and Majorca contributed to a Nobel Prize.
Tourism
GOB didn't celebrate World Tourism Day
GOB is involving itself in the creation of a network of cities that "are affected by the tourism industry".
Anti-tourism
"Massification" demonstrators advocating "de-growth"
"It's time to start talking about limits and 'de-growth'."
Tourismphobia
Youth agitators' banners demand a decrease in tourism
Endavant-OSAN, Arran and Joves del GOB have put a few banners up.
Transport
GOB challenge siting of Puerto Pollensa bus station
The municipal architect says that it is a bus stop which is being planned and not a bus station.
Tourism
Environmentalists raise the alarm about tourism saturation
"We need strong policies to limit, contain and control tourism otherwise the region will be disfigured forever."
Environment
GOB attacks "deficient" management of the Tramuntana mountains
There is no overall plan which sets out lines of management responsibility, but these are essential for meeting objectives.
Tourism
Positive noises for German tourism in Berlin
Environmentalists GOB, no strangers to making an intervention at the Berlin fair, chose the first day to denounce the negative effects of tourist saturation.
Transport
GOB refuses to attend airport co-management meeting
GOB has called for tourist numbers to be reduced and for limits on numbers to be set; "something which the government is not doing."
Tourist tax
Tourist tax revenue disguising environment budget, insist GOB
"If it is used for financial engineering, we will witness a deception and a fraudulent commitment to the environment by the government."
Environment
Environmentalists wanting Llevant Nature Park to be increased
The original area of the Llevant part was drastically reduced by the Partido Popular government.
Tourism
Environmentalists demanding tourist quotas
Environmentalists GOB believe that the regional government is incapable of acting decisively in dealing with the negative effects of mass tourism.
Tourism
GOB demanding water restrictions on tourism sector
GOB singles out golf courses, tourism properties (e.g. hotels), swimming pools and water parks for restrictions.
Environment
Environmentalists wanting comprehensive plan for the coasts
Some of this is clearly in reference to recent events, such as the parasols and loungers placed on Cabrera and other beaches for "private" enjoyment.
Tourism
Business and unions against limits on tourist numbers
Environmentalist group GOB accuses the tourism minister and the government of engaging in "outrageous propaganda".
Environment
European ruling could scupper Alcudiamar expansion project
GOB argues that the expansion of Alcudiamar does not comply with the special plan for Alcudia's port.
Beaches
Environmentalists wanting beach services to not be authorised
GOB says that authorisation procedures are not complying with the Costas Authority's regulations.
Environment
GOB demands a stop to polo fields
In particular, GOB objects to attempts to legalise the existing polo field, which has in fact been operating for several years.
Environment
Environmentalists GOB issue an election “manifesto”
GOB wishes to activate a debate on the environment prior to the general election.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- 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"