Palma, Mallorca
In the Balearics there are an estimated 100,000 empty homes.
The barricade fortification of the Son Banya 'drugs supermarket' is coming down
The fortifications are likely to prove to be counterproductive.
Palma, Mallorca
The increase in tenants is Balearic-wide, not just in Palma.
People on the streets in Palma, Mallorca
The risk is no longer saturation but that tourism can no longer generate wealth and well-being.
Preparing for the next 'less tourism' protest in Mallorca
Representatives of the organisers said on Saturday that they want the July 21 protest to mark "a turning point".
Fight in Son Oliva, Palma Mallorca
Incident in Son Oliva on Thursday.
Palma hit by more racial conflict
Control of the local drugs trade appears to have been a reason for a confrontation in Son Oliva.
Police warning to Son Banya drugs clans - The fortification is "a big mistake"
The massive barricade, the police believe, is indicative of the lack of a dominant clan in the shanty town.
The 'fortification' of Mallorca's drugs supermarket
The previous fortification was dismantled; the new one is that much stronger.
Completion of Palma Paseo Marítimo works delayed by six months
Phase One will definitely be completed on Monday next week.
Police concern because of increased adulteration of cocaine for sale in Son Banya
The drugs clans are having to pay some 5,000 euros per kilo more for cocaine.
The day the Parc de la Mar lake turned grey
The town hall said there had been no incident involving pipes.
Residents of Palma's Parc de ses Estacions area are "desperate"
Noise from music events is the latest problem.
Palma Low Emission Zone scheduled to operate from the start of 2025
The LEZ applies to an area in the centre of Palma. (There is a map with this report.)
13,000 new homes for Palma - But when and what type?
The housing department can process the land for development, but the new water-treatment plant is needed.
Palma's British-run Social Club is coming down
Expropriated in order to be demolished as part of the work to redevelop the Paseo Marítimo.
Palma residents angered by expansion of restaurant terraces
The federation of residents associations says that it was not informed of the expansion of terraces.
Police plan for 24/7 control of Mallorca's drugs supermarket
Only people who are registered residents of Son Banya will be allowed to enter.
Fortification barriers reappear at Mallorca's 'drugs supermarket'
Fortification was dismantled in April. It has reappeared, the drugs clans seeking to make clear that they are in charge.
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