Drivers Beware: Eating Behind the Wheel Can Lead to Heavy Fines in Spain
Driving with inappropriate clothing that restricts mobility or freedom of movement can result in fines of between 80 euros and 200 euros, a fact that surprises many drivers from the UK.
Government extends sanctions to more airlines for charging for hand luggage
Ryanair, Vueling, EasyJet, Norwegian and Volotea were collectively fined 179 million euros.
No fires allowed: fines of up to €21,000 for endangering the forests in the Balearics
In more serious cases, such as the fire in Cala Tuent in 2016, fines of up to £21,000 were imposed for damage to protected land.
Spain is in trouble with the European Commission again.
Spain is in trouble with the European Commission again.
Spanish minister responds to Ryanair CEO after being called a ‘crazy communist’
The fine imposed on Ryanair, together with Vueling, Easyjet, Norwegian and Volotea in November 2024 was 179 million euros.
Fines totalling 2.23 million euros for four cases of illegal holiday letting in Ibiza
Holiday lets had been booked through Airbnb.
Big fines for five low cost airlines in Spain for "abusive practices"
The airlines association has criticised the move.
Spanish watchdog investigates Deutsche Bank over client advice
Deutsche Bank said in a statement it was aware of the proceedings in relation to the historic sale of foreign exchange derivatives in Spain prior to April 2021.
A logo of a branch of Germany's Deutsche Bank is seen in Cologne
A logo of a branch of Germany's Deutsche Bank is seen in Cologne.
Magalluf supermarket closed down and fined 100,000 euros
Town Hall is maintaining strict controls.
French citizen pays fines for illegal beach parties
The parties coincided with the midsummer Sant Joan fiestas.
Over a million euros of state of alarm fines to be refunded
The first state of alarm was ruled to have been unconstitutional.
Just 12% of rustic land building fines collected since 2009
Above all, there is the time lag between fines being set and the payment.
Four care homes fined for management lapses during the pandemic
The fines total some 300,000 euros.
Harassment
Electric scooter businesses accusing police of harassment
One of the firms claims that it has paid over 5,000 euros in fines.
News
Foreigners responsible for most infringements in Cabrera
Fifty-three of the fines were for illegal anchoring, staying overnight without permission or for exceeding the authorised time.
Holiday rentals
Only four owners have been fined for illegal rentals
These owners have each been fined 20,001 euros.
Bylaws
First fine for buying from an illegal seller
Palma's revised public order bylaw established fines for buying from illegal sellers.
Holiday rentals
Owners fined 1.5 million euros for illegal holiday rentals
Last year, the ministry's inspection service took out 119 proceedings for illegal renting.
Traffic
Half of Majorca’s speeding fines are issued in Calvia
Drivers are still being caught for speeding.
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