Law
Town hall not liable for Cala San Vicente compensation
The Balearic High Court has dismissed an appeal by the owners against a ruling that had gone in the town hall's favour.
Transport
Soller Tunnel company holding out for increased compensation
The tunnel should have become free today, but the high court has decided otherwise.
Transport
Soller Tunnel company demanding 31 million euros
Globalvia's compensation valuation for terminating the toll concession is greatly in excess of the Council of Majorca's.
Hotels
Hotelier concern over "hidden" false compensation claims
More than 10,000 claims may have been "hidden" by British tour operators in order not to affect negotiations over hotel places.
Planning
Court reduces Vila compensation in Pollensa to 300,000 euros
The compensation relates to land declassification under "urgent measures" in 2008.
Majorca
Scotland's flights and hotel prices: the week in Majorca
Ryanair dropped something of a bombshell, the hoteliers and tour operators continued to row, the British Consulate was involved in the holiday compensation claims scam, and the president of the Balearic parliament copped for criticism.
Crime
Cursach assets being analysed for possible compensation demands
It is understood that the judge could order the seizure of Cursach's properties.
Agriculture
Government allocating two million euros for farm aid
The environment and agriculture ministry estimates that 30% of annual agricultural production in the Balearics has been lost.
Weather
Weather compensation claims exceed eight million euros
The highest amount being claimed out of a total of 8,473,397 euros is one of almost 2.5 million by Manacor.
Agriculture
Sa Pobla's early potato crop has been ruined
Farmers are waiting for full insurance valuations. Assessors are busy on the mainland and so haven't come to Majorca yet.
Agriculture
Minister insists that the government is on the farmers' side
Balearic environment minister: "Madrid appears to have forgotten the needs of agriculture."
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.
Law
Chefs astonished by fine for TripAdvisor comments
Macarena de Castro of the Restaurant Jardín in Puerto Alcudia has been ordered to pay compensation.
Fishing
Fishermen seeking compensation because of losses caused by dolphins
There have been more than 50 incidents involving dolphins this year; these have led to losses of some 20,000 euros.
Employment
Workers on temporary contracts should receive greater compensation
The European Court of Justice concluded that Spanish law is discriminatory as temporary staff are not being treated the same as staff on permanent contracts.
Transport
Council faces 18 million euros bill to make Soller tunnel free
There are still six years remaining on the contract to operate the toll system.
Majorca
Water crisis, tourism awards and fraud: the week in Majorca
The water shortage sounded ever more serious and tourism was being blamed for it. Sustainability was receiving prizes. Fraud was stalking the all-inclusives of Majorca.
Environment
Arta demanding greater compensation for environmental conservation
Arta, as is the case with certain other municipalities, foregoes potential revenue by sticking rigidly to a policy of conservation.
Business
Government now says that hotels cannot charge Low Cost customers
The consumer affairs director-general says that hotels cannot charge tourists a second time and that they (the hotels) have to pursue claims against the collapsed company.
Transport
Vueling: there will be no cancellations this weekend
The Balearic government has opened proceedings to demand compensation from Vueling for cancellations.