Tourism
Mayor determined to put an end to Playa de Palma drunken tourism
The British and German consulates are to cooperate with Palma town hall in tackling drunken tourism, though in Playa de Palma this is principally a German issue.
Police
Police fining Playa de Palma businesses in corruption probe
Despite the pledges and promises from City Hall, the Playa de Palma has become a highly conflictive resort again this summer with Neo Nazis on the loose.
Police
Union blames town hall for Playa de Palma police shortage
The CCOO union says that on Friday only two officers were patrolling the front line between Balnearios One and Eight.
Police
German tourist in Playa de Palma arrested on sex charge
The man was detained on Sunday morning. He told police that there had been consent to have sex.
Police
Mass deployment of local police in Palma resorts this summer
Police will be cracking down on drinking in the street, illegal street traders and other issues in the resorts.
Society
Playa de Palma residents say nothing has changed
The new season is exactly like previous ones and marked by drunkenness, illegal street selling and massage women on the beach.
Police
More National Police expected for Playa de Palma this summer
There are to be more National Police for night patrols in Playa de Palma.
Finance
Madrid wants Playa de Palma money back
The national tourism ministry believes the money was spent on, for example, paying suppliers.
Tourist tax
Secretary-of-state "surprised" that residents pay tourist tax
The secretary-of-state also had bad news about the Playa de Palma scheme: Madrid is dropping its financial commitment to it.
Majorca
One more time, it's saturation: the week in Majorca
Politicians, hoteliers, tour operators were arguing over saturation and prices in Berlin. Palma hoteliers were having a pop at the town hall. The taxi drivers were planning a vote. And a luxury yacht was no more.
Crime
Playa de Palma darkness raises fears of robberies
"You can't see anything because (the new lights) are much lower and the field of illumination is limited."
Tourism
Arenal residents angered by inaction over drunken tourism
"We see no interest in addressing the situation, despite the many promises made by the town hall."
Crime
Prison for trafficker who left drugs "courier" to die
A Dutchman of Dominican origin collapsed and died at a Playa de Palma hotel after four sleeves of cocaine burst in his stomach.
Police
Illegal selling out of control in Playa de Palma
Lack of police and lack of police action are being blamed for the problems in Playa de Palma.
Emergencies
Norwegian roller skier serious after Majorca crash
An 18-year-old Norwegian tourist was rushed to hospital this morning after suffering a serious accident while out roller skiing in Playa de Palma.
Playa de Palma
More criticisms of town hall management of Arenal
"The town hall turns its back on the residents who live there all year and who suffer the effects."
Playa de Palma
Hoteliers attack town hall over Playa de Palma filth
"It's as if they've just abandoned the area." "The town hall thinks that the season is going well and that it doesn't have to do anything."
Police
Quarter of a million in fines in one week for Playa de Palma drinking
Since 10 June, there have been 163 violations of the bylaw on street drinking.
Crime
Police break up another Playa de Palma prostitution gang
The investigation began in April when one of the women made a complaint.
Tourism
Calvia and Palma showing "zero tolerance"
"The council is going to have zero tolerance towards any activities which could damage the municipality’s image."