January - 2023
Have you noticed a positive difference in your weekly shopping bill?
The annual rate of the consumer price index (CPI) has risen by a tenth in January, to 5.8%, after the withdrawal of the discount on fuel prices and despite the lowering of VAT on some food items. According to the data released on Monday by the National Statistics Institute (INE), core inflation, without unprocessed food or energy products, has climbed half a point to 7.5%, the highest figure since December 1986.
Is the work on the Paseo Maritimo causing you any inconvenience?
Starting on Wednesday, the Autoritat Portuària de Balears (APB) proceeded to divert traffic on Palma's Passeig Marítim due to remodelling work in this area.
Will you still holiday in Mallorca, even if you have to pay an extra £6.20 for a ETIAS visa?
From the end of this year, UK travellers looking to go to certain countries will need to get a ETIAS visa. The changes mean an extra £6.20 will be added to the cost of travel. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will be a mandatory requirement for many travellers going to Schengen member states. They include countries like Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Italy and more.
Do you agree that face masks should be eliminated from public transport?
The Minister of Health, Carolina Darias, has assured that "not too long from now" a decision will be made to eliminate the obligatory use of masks on public transport, although she commented that it will be when the epidemiological situation and the experts "advise it".
What is your favourite area in Calvia when going on holiday?
The first Saturday after the Christmas and New Year break is dubbed ‘Sunshine Saturday’ by the UK travel industry as it is typically the most popular day of the year to book a foreign trip.
Do you go all-inclusive when holidaying in Mallorca?
ABTA, The Travel Association, said this Saturday (January 7) was set to be a bumper day for holiday bookings, with would-be holidaymakers expected to hit the high street and go online to get their holidays confirmed early to secure the best price and the Balearics is proving to be one of the most popular destinations with all-inclusive packages in huge demand.
Do you agree that Tobacco companies in Spain should be forced to pay for cleaning up cigarette butts?
The Spanish government is fuming at the number of discarded cigarette butts on beaches and streets across the country.
- 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