Tourism
Magalluf improving because of increase in family tourism
The number of tourists ejected from hotels because of bad behaviour has gone down this season from 197 to 156.
Majorca
Massification to McDonald's: the week in Majorca
The days of romantic travelling were being recalled, the tourist tax either was or wasn't going to be doubled in winter, the French were misbehaving again, and there was good news for lovers of the Big Mac.
Crime
Britons ordered to prison following Magalluf drugs raids
Three kilograms of cocaine and over 100,000 euros cash were seized during raids on Thursday.
Crime
More than a dozen arrests in latest major anti-drugs operation
The operation was centred on Punta Ballena in Magalluf.
Bylaws
Town hall responding to Magalluf electric scooter complaints
Electric three-wheel scooters are said to be proliferating and posing risks to pedestrians.
Bylaws
Calvia booze display ban now in force
Displays of alcohol outside shops in Calvia are now prohibited.
Retailing
Shops concerned about Calvia alcohol display ban
Retailers argue that they are not responsible for booze tourism. They put the blame on all-inclusives.
Police
Guardia Civil drugs swoop in Magalluf's Punta Ballena
Over 30 members of a special Guardia Civil serious crime unit from the mainland were brought in for the operation.
Police
Eight arrests in Magalluf drugs swoop
Thirty-five Guardia Civil officers took part in the operation centred on Punta Ballena.
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.
Bylaws
Over sixty Magalluf bars and clubs to be fined
The infringements were mainly for not having the necessary activity documentation.
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."
- Pollensa planning for "visual harmony" but the Mercadona supermarket could still go ahead
- Tax cuts in the Balearics but the government is still rolling in tax revenue
- Surge in bookings to the Balearics
- Greece and Portugal cash in as Spain says adios to Golden visa
- Skipper of yacht in fatal Mallorca accident in court