The Blog
The shattered dreams of public transport
There will be capacity reductions, and as such they blow a mighty hole in the government's ambitions for public transport.
Should the Balearics lift the tourist tax?
Property
Balearics wanting revision of property "gold visas"
These so-called gold visas are given for property purchases which otherwise have nothing to do with investment in productive sectors.
Tourism
Balearics hotel occupancy falls over two per cent
Overnight stays by foreign tourists in the Balearics fell by 1.6%.
Tourism
Increase in seats for UK low-season flights to the Balearics
Despite the uncertainties caused by Brexit, the number of seats has risen by some 350,000.
Tourism
Sharp reduction in all-inclusive holidays because of competition
In price terms, all-inclusives in the Balearics find it virtually impossible to compete with hotels in Egypt and Turkey.
Environment
Almost 2,500 boats made to move on from posidonia
2,918 owners asked where they should ideally drop anchor.
Tourism
Balearics holiday reservations down over two per cent
Tourist numbers will be similar to those in 2018.
Tourism
British tourists dominating the Balearic market this year
More British tourists ar coming on holiday to the Balearics than Germans and that is despite a lower pound and Brexit.
Politics
Calls to change Spanish Constitution to reflect changing society
The Central Government Delegate in the Balearics, Rosario Sanchez, said yesterday that the Spanish Constitution needed to be altered to embrace the changes in Spanish society
Environment
Balearics facing greater flood risk - experts
“Flood risks are expected to increase in the future as a consequence of climate change."
Property
Property prices rise in the Balearics by four per cent in twelve months
Property prices in the Balearics rose by four per cent in the space of 12 months, according to official figures released yesterday.
Cruising
A super super yacht!
One of the largest super yachts in the world is cruising the Balearic waters.
Employement
Number of people out of work in the Summer continues to fall
The service sector is driving the fall in unemployment although construction industry still struggling.
Tourist Tax
Tourist tax to fund electric vehicle charging stations
A 10 million euros project was unveiled yesterday to help stimulate sales of electric vehicles.
French government under pressure to prevent air traffic controllers’ strike
It is not only French air traffic controllers who are taking industrial action, controllers in Barcelona have until Friday to decide whether to strike or not.
Agriculture
Brussels to accept xylella containment policy
The containment policy means that only infected trees are cut down. Eradication would mean the potential loss of thousands of trees.
Property
Balearics continue to spearhead house price recovery
Madrid, Catalonia and the Balearics have been the three regions driving the recovery in the property market.
Animal welfare
Fornalutx content with bull-run legislation
Madrid has confirmed that it will appeal against the Balearic bullfighting legislation.
Comment
Some positive negativity
We all want the best for the Balearics but let’s ditch the word ‘anti’...
Humphrey Carter07/08/2019 09:53