Majorca
Banning rentals and dying of success: the week in Majorca
There was a renewal of anti-tourist protest; the government sorted out (sort of) the holiday rentals' mess and backed a ban in Palma; economic thinkers warned that Majorca is dying of the success of so many tourists; the sale of excursions was plummeting; and a rap group took aim at Magalluf.
Magalluf
Arrest in process.
Police
TV cameraman beaten up by tourists in Magalluf
The cameraman was with the 061 ambulance emergency service at a hotel in Magalluf.
Magalluf
Calvia to order the closure of Magalluf bars involved in prostitution
The town hall wants to convey a clear message of zero tolerance of "tourism of excesses" that damages Magalluf.
Tourism
Tourist expulsions from Magalluf hotels doubled in June
While mainly an issue with British tourists, there has been a rise in the number of Russians and Scandinavians having to be sent home.
Majorca
Passport and traffic queues: the week in Majorca
There was chaos at passport control, there were too many vehicles on the road, and the government was talking tourist limits.
Incident
Young man critical after balcony fall
A 20-year-old holiday maker is in a critical condition after falling from a fourth floor balcony at a hotel in Magalluf in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Police
More police and action on prostitutes in Calvia
The town hall has signed an agreement with three organisations that are committed to tackling the problem of prostitution.
Police
Briton arrested for attacking Magalluf police
A "giant" of an English holidaymaker attacked three members of the local police force.
Tourism
Calvia mayor targets all-inclusives in dealing with tourist excesses
"We cannot have tourists who are provided with alcohol, be it free or very cheap, and who are then totally drunk on the streets."
Majorca
Kit-off and failed kidnapping: the week in Majorca
Tourists behaving badly were seemingly everywhere. A British holidaymaker said a woman attempted to snatch her two-year-old daughter. Hotel security was in the spotlight. And the Guardia Civil were determined to "destroy" the sale of drugs.
Magalluf
Calvia wanting business help to end "tourism of excesses"
There are businesses which appear to be reluctant to change and follow the model of Magalluf "transformation".
Police
Tighter police for Calvia
There was agreement as to an easing of tension and of anti-social behaviour, in Magalluf in particular.
Law
Tourism law being amended to control party boats
Party boats will have to meet the same legal requirements as bars, restaurants and clubs.
Crime
Two arrests for Magalluf credit-card scam
In certain instances, more than 3,000 euros were taken from the cards.
Cursach affair
Two more arrests related to Cursach affair
Tolo Cursach faces being transferred to a prison on the mainland. Meanwhile, the closure of BCM may affect "study trips" to Magalluf.
Majorca
Detectives, Airbnb and fires: the week in Majorca
Private detectives were heading for Majorca, the university defended Airbnb, Palma was back on the bikini trail, Magalluf was being favoured, and fires greeted the start of the fire-prevention campaign.
Police
Segway police for Magalluf
Segways, quad bikes and a support vehicle for the local police in Magalluf.
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