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.
Crime
Birmingham City pay tribute to Briton killed in Magalluf
The O'Kane family is still desperate for information about what happened on the night of the tragic accident.
Tourism
Town hall rejects Paguera and Santa Ponsa complaints
The Paguera and Santa Ponsa hoteliers believe that the town hall has been favouring Magalluf.
Crime
Adrian O'Kane's family needing information about Magalluf death
"This has torn us apart and the situation has not been helped by the fact that we’ve had no assistance or help from any of the authorities."
Emergencies
British tourist killed by a car in Magalluf
The driver tested positive for alcohol and cocaine and has been charged with reckless homicide.
Tourism
Meliá keeping Magalluf hotels open until December because of congress
The automobile congress in the autumn will need hotel places for some 18,000 people.
Tourism
Hoteliers in Calvia satisfied with 80% Easter occupancy
Palmanova and Santa Ponsa have performed better than Magalluf.
Majorca
Magalluf, BCM and horror in Llucmajor: the week in Majorca
A remodelling of Magalluf was announced, BCM was closed, holiday rentals' legislation moved a step closer, and there was a shocking incident in Llucmajor.
Infrastructure
Political change could affect Magalluf reorganisation plan
The PP say of the scheme that the town hall is "playing to the gallery".
Infrastructure
Marina recovery the focus of Magalluf reorganisation
This is the second reorganisation plan for Magalluf; the first was in the 1990s.
- Greece and Portugal cash in as Spain says adios to Golden visa
- 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
- Calvia home to the most expensive properties in Spain