Infrastructure
Buildings in Palma in danger of collapse because they are "ruins"
With the season for heavy rain having arrived, concerns about the potential collapse of the buildings have increased.
Environment
Noise map for restricting decibel levels in Palma
Most of the city is defined as residential, meaning that there should be lower decibel levels.
Entertainment
Palma enjoying a growth in filming
Last year there were more film shoots - 171 - than in the previous four years (in 2012 the number was 117).
Tourismphobia
"Massification" demo invokes the spirit of past protests
"The Francoist authorities and the local 'caciques' decided to impose the tourism industry on a predominantly agrarian island."
Bylaws
Palma regulating the use of scooters and Segways
The number of Segways and electric scooters in Palma has increased significantly.
Tourismphobia
New anti-tourism graffiti condemned
The PP is insisting that the mayor, Antoni Noguera, publicly condemns this latest example of anti-tourism.
Crime
Two more prison detentions after cocaine find
The seven kilograms of cocaine represented one of the largest amounts seized in Majorca in recent years.
Tourism
On cloudy days 20% of people in Palma are tourists
On cloudy summer days it is calculated that the number of people in Palma is 100,000 higher than the registered population.
Services
Palma municipal services rated worst among Spain's largest cities
There is a particularly high level of dissatisfaction with street cleaning in Palma.
Services
Complaints about neglect of the Intermodal Station area
Residents and businesses have been begging for help in dealing with problems in the area, which is a key point of entry to Palma.
Nautical
The Royal Navy's finest in Palma
HMS Duncan docked in Palma yesterday morning at the start of a short visit.
Environment
High levels of cruise ship pollution in Palma
The German environmentalists claim that cruise ships are using poor quality and cheap fuel.
Gastronomy
Mercat 1930, a new gastronomic centre in Palma
Mercat 1930, Palma Gastronomic Market, on the Paseo Marítimo opened on Friday.
Services
Mayor apologises for Palma lack of cleanliness
Cleanliness is a more complex issue in summer because of the increased population in Palma.
Beaches
Palma voted number three in top 100 beach cities in Europe
In the Omio study, Palma also got high marks for travel convenience, with the city centre being just a 15-minute drive from the airport.
Nautical
Britain's most modern warship sails into Palma next week
The Royal Navy's latest warship, the Type 45 destroyer, HMS Duncan, will sail into Palma next week
Services
Unions blame Emaya management for Palma uncleanliness
Emaya, Palma's municipal services agency, is said to have insufficient resources. Rubbish is being allowed to accumulate.
Housing
Son Banya demolitions move closer
The Son Banya shanty town is home to Majorca's most notorious drugs clans.
Tourismphobia
Arran protest leader to be fined 1,200 euros
The fine is for unauthorised protest and use of pyrotechnic items. Meanwhile, the state attorney-general is getting involved in the anti-tourism protests.
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