The recent protest against the housing situation attracted far fewer people than last year’s
The recent protest against the housing situation attracted far fewer people than last year’s.
Theme of the Week
Protest-free island
The unions have been threatening to make this year a massive protest in favour of hospitality workers, as the negotiations for the new collective bargaining agreement have been getting nowhere. Strike action that could disrupt the tourism season is becoming more likely.
Palma Labour Day rally demands 19% pay increase for hospitality workers
The turnout was perhaps lower than the unions had anticipated.
The unions have their May Day march demands clear.
The unions have their May Day march demands clear.
Mallorca group to coordinate "unprecedented mobilisation" against overtourism
A protest action is planned for various parts of Spain and southern Europe.
Housing protest in Mallorca
As house prices continue to rise, so the protests against the housing situation are continuing.
Tourism
‘Welcome to Sollerland’: AI campaign in protest against tourism gridlock
Images feature people surrounded by tourists with signs reading "I was from here".
Housing protest in Palma, Mallorca
A second protest against the housing situation was held in Palma earlier this month.
Palma, Mallorca protest against the housing emergency
Saturday's demonstration.
Demoralised by a worsening housing situation - the reason given for fewer protesters in Mallorca
One of the organisers of Saturday's demonstration wonders who will be left in Mallorca in ten years' time.
Housing protest in Palma, Mallorca
Placards at the protest against the housing situation that was held in Palma on Saturday.
Balearic estate agencies president: "I understand the demonstration"
"The population will increase by some 230,000 over the next fifteen years. Where are we going to grow?"
Housing protest in Palma, Mallorca
The protest last May.
Mallorca protest against an "intolerable" housing situation
Thirty-seven organisations from the Balearics will take part in Saturday's protest.
A demonstration against a former judge and a former prosecutor in Palma, Mallorca
A demonstration and Judge Penalva and Prosecutor Subirán.
Protest against overtourism in Palma, Mallorca
Protest against overtourism in Palma last July.
A letter signed by seven protest groups urges tourists not to come to Mallorca
"We don't need more tourists; in fact, you are the source of our problem."