Etiqueta 'Compensation'
Another blow for consumer rights.

Another blow for consumer rights.

Another blow for consumer rights.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 06/06/2025

Ryanair argued in court that the passenger was not entitled to any compensation because the real reason for the delay was that t

Ryanair argued in court that the passenger was not entitled to any compensation because the real reason for the delay was that t

Ryanair argued in court that the passenger was not entitled to any compensation because the real reason for the delay was that there were no aircraft available due to force majeure. However, the legal team insisted that this circumstance was ‘entirely avoidable’ if all reasonable measures had been taken.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 15/05/2025

Ryanair argued in court that the passenger was not entitled to any compensation because the real reason for the delay was that t

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Ryanair fined for refusing to compensate a passenger who landed in Mallorca three hours late

The amount of €250 refers to the financial compensation that a passenger can claim for a flight delayed by more than 3 hours, if the flight distance is 1,500 km or less, in this case between Zaragoza and Palma it is 396 km.

Humphrey CarterAlba González15/05/2025 11:32

The La Muleta II plot in Soller.

The La Muleta II plot in Soller.

The La Muleta II plot in Soller.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 06/03/2024

The La Muleta II plot in Soller.

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Balearic government to pay almost 100 million euros to German property tycoon Matthias Kühn

The Balearic government has a period of two months to pay 63.5 million euros as the main claim plus another thirty million euros in interest since the lawsuit was filed.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporterV. Malagón06/03/2024 16:52

Further development at Cala Carbó was stopped because of government measures.

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter16/12/2017 00:00

The Soller Tunnel, still not free.

Transport

Soller Tunnel company holding out for increased compensation

The tunnel should have become free today, but the high court has decided otherwise.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter31/08/2017 00:00

The Council of Majorca intends doing away with the toll.

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter14/06/2017 00:00

Lucy Gorman (left) with Inma Benito of the Majorca Hoteliers Federation.

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/04/2017 00:00

Ryanair were waving goodbye to Scottish flights.

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.

Andrew Ede19/03/2017 00:00

Sa Pobla was very badly affected by the floods.

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter21/02/2017 00:00

In Porreres a house collapsed as a result of the weather.

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter14/02/2017 00:00

The early potato crop was ruined by floods and then wind.

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter11/02/2017 00:00

A tractor protest against the policies of the regional agriculture minister was organised by Asaja, the agricultural businesses association.

Agriculture

Minister insists that the government is on the farmers' side

Balearic environment minister: "Madrid appears to have forgotten the needs of agriculture."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter31/01/2017 00:00

The torrent in Soller. Flooding was largely caused by torrents overflowing.

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.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter27/01/2017 00:00

Macarena de Castro, one of Majorca's top chefs, who reacted to criticism on Trip Advisor.

Law

Chefs astonished by fine for TripAdvisor comments

Macarena de Castro of the Restaurant Jardín in Puerto Alcudia has been ordered to pay compensation.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter16/01/2017 00:00