News of the day 7 August 2018
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A balconing tourist is taken to hospital.

Police

Calvia police have issued six "balconing" fines since June

Other Calvia police activity includes the arrest of 48 men for drug dealing.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Tomeu Planas of Es Verger speaking after the robbery.

Crime

Ten arrested for robbery at Es Verger restaurant house

Two members of the Es Verger family feared for their lives.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Security camera image at the time of the arrests.

Crime

Three detained over Cala Agulla beach thefts

There were reports of numerous thefts between 23 July and 4 August.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The maximum fine at present for charter infractions is 100,000 euros.

Nautical

Increased fines for illegal boat charter

There are reckoned to be as many illegal boats as there are on the government's register.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment

Comment

Merkel under the cosh

German Chancellor Merkel no longer appears to rule the roost in Germany.

Humphrey Carter

Edition of 7 August 2018
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