News of the day 26 May 2016
News / Latest headlines
Emergencies
Briton in critical condition after Magalluf balcony fall
A 25-year-old British tourist is in a serious condition at Son Espases Hospital.
Police
Town hall furious over Playa de Palma policing arrangements
The tension at the meeting was such that the councillor for public safety accused the National Police of doing nothing.
Crime
Arrest of twelve market pickpockets
Alcudia, Cala Millor and Pollensa have been specifically identified as locations for the thefts.
Transport
Grand plan for improving Majorca's public bus services
The plan, it is said, will seek to revolutionise public bus transport in Majorca.
Magalluf
Government and town hall working together on Magalluf problems
There was agreement in applying zero tolerance for illegal practices that violate workers' rights and which endanger public health.
News / Comment
Comment
Policing Playa de Palma
"Why not establish a single command which could take responsibility for policing the resorts of Ca’n Pastilla and Arenal?"
Jason Moore