Spanish judge orders PM's ex-ally to be remanded in custody in graft probe
The Cerdan case was the latest and most serious in a series of scandals that have left Sanchez having to apologise and fend off calls from opponents for a snap election.
Corruption suspicions: Balearic Government contracts under review
A one-by-one review of certain contracts awarded by the previous PSOE-led administration.
Mallorca at the centre of the corruption scandal rocking the Spanish Government
The Partido Popular government in the Balearics says the islands were at "the epicentre of a criminal plot".
Tourist numbers and the airport smokescreen
“The Balearics can’t control the airport, but the Balearics can control accommodation.”
Ryanair top the number of consumer complaints in Mallorca
The consumers association in the Balearics accuses low-cost airlines of "blackmailing tactics".
Monday doctors' protest in the Balearics first step to possible strike
Doctors' representatives accuse Spain's health minister of "ideological prejudice".
Spanish government is moving ahead with plans to reduce the official working week from 40 to 37.5 hours
Spanish government is moving ahead with plans to reduce the official working week from 40 to 37.5 hours
Theme of the Week
Giving the Balearics to Italy: How the value of the islands has changed
The islands have a double geographical disadvantage; they are detached but not detached enough.
Will holiday rentals go from zero VAT to 21%?
The Spanish Government hopes this tax change will put holiday rentals back on the market for permanent residential letting.
Tourists seen at Es Borne in Palma
Tourists seen at Es Borne in Palma.
4,000 new homes in the Balearics at risk because of a Spanish government objection
The Balearic government has accused the Spanish government of "irresponsibility".
Mallorca's bars and restaurants face ban on alcohol publicity
Suppliers of alcohol also supply items such as umbrellas that would otherwise be costly for bars.
Spain’s own goal despite rock solid play
“I can see why Gibraltarians are so angry. Footballers should concentrate on football...”
Spain is flying low over Gibraltar
“Spanish government bully boy tactics over Gibraltar has done little to enhance the reputation of Spain with the Gibraltarians.”
Mallorca mayors say no to early restaurant closing
The proposal by Spain's employment minister, Yolanda Díaz, represents an invasion of municipal powers.
"A nonsense" - Mallorca restaurants' response to minister's proposal for early closing
"If we close our bars and restaurants earlier, tourists won't want to come."
Comment
Mallorca pays the price for Madrid’s promises
“Once again, Mallorca will suffer from a policy that benefits the mainland more than it benefits us.”
Richie Prior16/05/2025 12:45