Balearics illegal holiday lets: 80% reduction in fines in exchange for social renting
The maximum fine for illegal holiday letting is increasing from 400,000 to 500,000 euros.
No leeway - Palma will issue fines under new civic ordinance from day one
There has been more than enough time to be informed of new regulations.
Fines up to half a million euros for illegal holiday letting in Mallorca
The new fines regime comes into effect on Wednesday.
Palma backs down on fines for spending the night in a motorhome
The town hall will be sticking to what was already stipulated under traffic regulations.
Tax office joins war on illegal holiday rentals
The council president has framed this agreement with the ATIB in the ‘new era of tourism’ launched by the island’s institution to improve the coexistence between residents and tourists.
The speed cameras in Mallorca that aren't working
Six new cameras installed late last year are waiting for reliability reviews.
200 motorhomes bring Palma to a halt in protest against town hall regulations
Town hall ordinance envisages fines of up to 1,500 euros for spending the night in a motorhome.
Illegal tourist flats in Mallorca to be closed down
The Balearic Islands are ramping up their economic, technological, and human resources to combat illegal activities in the tourist rental sector.
Bills and fines notifications that were dumped in Palma, Mallorca
Bills and fines notifications were dumped.
Palma pensioner having to pay large fine he didn't receive
Problems with non-delivery of fines notifications were supposedly a thing of the past.
3,000-euro fines for graffiti in Palma
Revised bylaw refers to 'defacing' public and private property; it covers more than just graffiti.
How many fines can the Hotel Formentor notch up?
Five million euros for rebuilding without a licence.
560,000 euros fine for illegal Mallorca tourist rentals
All of the flats are in the same building in Palma.
Fireworks fine for Alcudia Town Hall
The fireworks launching areas were left unguarded.
85% of Bulletin readers will boycott Mallorca in fear of being fined 30,000 euros
Many people feel it is an infringement of their human rights and could also clash with data protection laws, not to mention being a major hassle.
Government claims that processing of offences against the environment is far quicker than it was
In August last year around 4,000 cases were outstanding.
17 million euros in fines for banks and funds that breached Balearic housing law
The fines related to the attempted sale of government-protected affordable housing.
Huge fine for illegal holiday lets in Palma
The maximum fine per property has doubled from 40,000 to 80,000 euros.
Spain fines Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling and Volotea 150 million euros for hand luggage charges
The biggest sanction has been handed out to Ryanair.
Fines for fraudulent registrations of illegal immigrants
The National Police have been checking town hall registers.
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