News of the day 19 January 2020
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Businessman Carlos García Roldán, 'Charly', after being arrested in Colombia.

Arrests

Property conman in jail in Madrid

His company, Promociones Lujo Casa, allegedly scammed more than 200 people out of between 4 million and 7 million euros

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The cross stood on the road to Biniali.

Thefts

Vandals steal one of Binissalem's crosses

Residents called the Police as soon as they noticed that the cross had disappeared.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The gap left in the German market by Thomas Cook has been filled.

Tourism

German tour operators have picked up Thomas Cook quotas

German tour operators have upped their offers for Majorca by as much as 40%.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The dragon Drac de Na Coca lights the bonfire.

Fiestas

The dragon signals the start of the Palma party

The Drac de Na Coca lit the bonfire for the Palma party.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The Es Pinaret centre for minors in Palma.

Majorca

Scandal at the Council: the week in Majorca

The Council of Majorca's social affairs institute was at the centre of a child prostitution scandal; the "booze tourism" decree was passed; there were preparations for this week's tourism fair in Madrid; and there was controversy about Catalan courses for the police.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Winds up to 100kph and rainfall of 150 litres per square metre are expected in Majorca on Sunday.

Weather

Storm Gloria: Red alert in Majorca for coastal conditions

RED ALERT for coastal areas; wind speeds increasing in the northeast and in the Tramuntana.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Stefan Milojevic, described as the leader of the United Tribuns, arriving at court.

Crime

United Tribuns leaders sent to prison

The court hearing in Palma went on until 3am on Sunday morning.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Fairly breezy in Palma on Sunday morning.

Fiestas

Sant Sebastià party in Palma to go ahead

There could yet be alterations to the programme.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Holiday / Lifestyle
Fiestas of Sant Sebastia

Weather

Good morning from Majorca

Festival organisers are adopting a wait and see approach for the moment.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Sport / Real Mallorca
Raíllo celebrates his opening goal against Valencia.

Football

Mallorca stun Valencia

Real Mallorca 4 - Valencia 1.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Edition of 19 January 2020
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