Etiqueta 'European Union'
23 June marks nine years since the UK voted to leave the European Union.

23 June marks nine years since the UK voted to leave the European Union.

23 June marks nine years since the UK voted to leave the European Union.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 14/07/2025

It is estimated that the scheme allowed for an illicit profit of approximately €68 million between 2018 and 2024, causing an equ

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Balearics caught up in massive Europe booze VAT scam bust: €69 million alcohol tax fraud dismantled across Spain

Law enforcement agents seized one yacht, five cars (including three Porsches), 34 luxury watches and €333 085 in cash. Over €700 000 was frozen in bank accounts, and a seizure order was issued for 21 real estate properties.

Humphrey Carter11/07/2025 16:39

Since the UK left the European Union, travel between the UK and EU countries has seen a change, and Spain is no exception.

Since the UK left the European Union, travel between the UK and EU countries has seen a change, and Spain is no exception.

Since the UK left the European Union, travel between the UK and EU countries has seen a change, and Spain is no exception.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 07/07/2025

Britons reminded of 90-day travel rule ahead of summer holidays

Britons reminded of 90-day travel rule ahead of summer holidays

British passports must have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 01/07/2025

Britons being advised to make sure they are covered for all medical cases when on holiday.

Britons being advised to make sure they are covered for all medical cases when on holiday.

Britons being advised to make sure they are covered for all medical cases when on holiday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 24/06/2025

Britons being advised to make sure they are covered for all medical cases when on holiday.

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Britons travelling to EU given 15 day warning

"The UK GHIC is not a replacement for travel insurance. We advise you to have private travel and medical insurance for the duration of your trip."

Humphrey Carter24/06/2025 13:13

The EU executive has urged the Spanish authorities to end this tax, which it considers discriminatory, on homes used as the habi

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Spain in trouble for discriminatory tax treatment of non-residents

By imposing a more burdensome tax structure on non-residents, Spanish law creates an unjustified barrier to cross-border transactions, contrary to EU free movement of capital within its internal market.

Humphrey Carter19/06/2025 16:53

Don't get caught with illegal food items.

Don't get caught with illegal food items.

Don't get caught with illegal food items.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 19/06/2025

Don't get caught with illegal food items.

Airport

British sandwiches banned from Mallorca

For example, cakes contain fresh cream - also a dairy product - and some sweets are made with gelatine - an animal product, are a no no.

Humphrey Carter19/06/2025 11:48

Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary said: “If the Danes, the Belgians, the Dutch, the Irish and the Slovakians can properly staff their AT

Airport

Ryanair hits out at Spanish air traffic control scandal

“This scandal of short-staffing and mismanagement among the French, German, Spanish, Greek and UK ATCs can no longer be tolerated. It is time the European Commission intervened and demanded an efficient, competitive ATC service from all the Nation States of Europe."

Humphrey Carter16/06/2025 14:45

New British government reminder.

Travelling

British government travel alert

“Did you know that some countries require your passport to be valid for several months after your scheduled return date? Check your passport expiry date today!”

Humphrey Carter13/06/2025 15:59

EU border controls for Britons will not be made easier until October.

EU border controls for Britons will not be made easier until October.

EU border controls for Britons will not be made easier until October.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 30/05/2025