Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter
Tourism
Tourist spending in the Balearics was up by 6% to November
Tourist spending in the Balearics during November (110 million) was down by more than 8% compared with November 2014.
Nóos trial
Princess Cristina stands trial on tax fraud charges in Palma
Cristina sat motionless in the courtroom, fronted by a framed photo of King Felipe while the accusations were read out.
Nóos trial
Princess Cristina comes to court
Princess Cristina has appeared in court this morning on charges of tax fraud.
Transport
False terrorist threat causes plane to land at Palma
The plane was travelling from Athens to Madrid when the pilot requested activation of the anti-terrorist protocol.
Northern News Spotlight
Thousands protest against Son Serra beach bar
Traffic into Son Serra was brought to a standstill because of the numbers going to the protest.
Real Mallorca
Cordoba 3 - Real Mallorca 1
Mallorca back into the relegation bottom four. If new owner Robert Sarver wants a return on his 20 odd million, he may have to act quickly.
Northern News Spotlight
Spring comes early to Puerto Pollensa
The temperature rose to 25 degrees, some ten degrees warmer than normal for the time of year.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax will not be paid by 70% of private tourist accommodation
“We cannot increase the number of inspectors, as this isn’t possible at the moment,” says tourism minister.
Retail
Warm weather putting a brake on shops’ business
The best Christmas campaign for years has been followed by lesser business, with consumers not being tempted to buy winter clothing and footwear.
Nautical
Balearics was national leader for boat registrations
There were more boats registered in the Balearics last year than anywhere else in Spain, 709 vessels in all having been registered.
Law
Land laws to be frozen until 2018
The laws in question are those for tourism, land and farming and affect, among other things, hotel expansion.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax to be introduced on 1 June
"The tax was a social demand on behalf of a majority of citizens who had voted for change."
Palma
Palma’s mayor has had over 130 appointments with members of the public
In all, therefore, he held 258 meetings which were originally planned only for Tuesday mornings but had to also be scheduled for Thursdays because of demand.
Law
Princess lawyer says she is calm about trial
Roca said that he had advised the princess to approach the trial with composure and calmness and to have confidence in the application of law.
Weather
High winds batter Majorca
All four islands experienced winds of up to Force 7 (near gales) and waves of three metres.
Economy
January is the most difficult month financially for Spaniards
January is placed ahead of the costs of holidays, of the return to school in September and of credit-card repayments.
Retail
Government advising on getting the most out of winter sales
Particular emphasis is being given to establishing a budget in order to avoid making impulse buys.
Real Mallorca
Del Piero being lined up as Real Mallorca's new sporting director
Del Piero is a friend of former NBA star Steve Nash, who forms parts of the Sarver consortium.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax draft to be approved Friday
There is to now be a 50% reduction from the tenth day of a stay.
Nature
Research finds 400 sperm whales off the Balearics
This association has photographed and identified 86 examples of sperm whale over the past thirteen years, leading it to estimate that the community is around 400.
- New law for pet owners comes into force on Friday in Mallorca
- Investigation into the death of a British woman following cosmetic surgery in Mallorca
- Prostitution gang arrests in Alcudia, Inca and Muro
- Now Spain torpedoes all-inclusive cruise deals with extra booze and food taxes
- Mallorca fans see red over scantily clad dancers in VIP area!