Society
Cost to rent putting increased demand on charity
Es Refugi says it faces a "titanic" struggle in helping people who need assistance. Its fundraising Christmas market is from Thursday until Saturday.
Society
Poverty rate in the Balearics falls notably
The decline in the Balearics, in percentage terms, was the greatest in the country.
Society
Over 200 people are living on the streets of Majorca
Of this year’s 209, 188 are living on the streets of Palma, while the rest are dotted around the island.
Majorca
People, planes and poverty: the week in Majorca
Significant population growth - resident and tourist - was being forecast. The "saturation" arguments were now including seaplanes. It was time for winter tourism talk. And the poor were very much still with us.
Society
Action demanded on Balearic poverty and unemployment
There is too much dependence on the tourism sector, which doesn't create quality employment.
Welfare
Balearic poverty risk falls more than elsewhere in Spain
The rate was 23.8% in 2014, which is the lowest for five years.
Economy
Social income scheme will cost 20 million euros
The social income will ensure that all families in the Balearics are able to cover the cost of basic necessities.
Education
Urgent measures introduced for school meals in Balearics
Next year there will be a significant increase in the budget for school meals.
Energy
Power firms urged to offer free electricity for the poor
One of the proposals raised at the first meeting of the working party on energy poverty.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Major security alert at Mallorca airport, surprise landing of flights from Morocco and Namibia
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"