Palma
"Outrage" at closure of Palma Paseo Marítimo this Sunday
The road will be closed from 08.30 to 13.30 between the Porto Pi centre and the Gesa building this Sunday.
Corruption
Former Palma deputy mayor has court date in police corruption investigation
Alvaró Gijón has been summoned by Manuel Penalva, the judge in charge of the Palma police corruption investigation, to appear on 9 September.
Corruption
Jhardi denies "illegal payments" to police officer in corruption investigation
Both Aurora Jhardi and the councillor for public safety, Angelica Pastor, say they did not meet the police officer in question.
Nautical
Majorca taking superyachts away from Monaco and Croatia
"For the first time we are seeing superyachts anchored in the bay of Palma which used to head for Monaco and Croatia"
Palma
Town hall proposing new restrictions on Palma's terraces
The Majorca Restaurants Association believes that the new restrictions will force the closure of some 500 terraces.
Corruption
Rodríguez denies having ever been to a brothel
"I was finally able to testify before the judge about things which I deny. I responded to all questions with honesty and by telling the whole truth."
Corruption
Ex-president of the PP in Palma in court over alleged links to police corruption
José María Rodríguez is to appear in court tomorrow to answer questions from the judge investigating allegations of corruption in the Palma police force.
Police
Former Calvia police chief is suspended from duty
Two former chiefs of the Palma police have also been suspended.
Transport
Palma taxi-drivers earn up to 6,000 euros a month in summer
There can be days when income will be higher (and so produce higher monthly returns), such as when there are several cruise ships in port, but these are exceptions.
Entertainment
Motörhead exhibition at La Misericordia in Palma
It is the work of Majorcan photojournalist Pep Bonet, who was a friend of the band's and also a "super fan since I was a kid".
Nautical
Boadicea and Lauren L at Palma's Club de Mar
Palma’s Club de Mar has never handled so many super and mega yachts in a season for decades; if indeed ever.
Royal family
Marivent gardens will now open in February
The gardens will be closed for two weeks over the Easter period and between 15 July and 15 September:
Tourism
Cruise numbers down for the first half of the year
The half-yearly figures for cruise-ship passenger traffic show a decrease of more than four per cent.
Entertainment
Simply Red return to Majorca
"It’s not really surprising that electronic music and DJs will dominate if there are fewer places for bands to record..."
Nautical
Looking for a $50 million nautical expedition?
Turmoil is currently in the Club de Mar is Palma and is apparently up for sale for around $48.5 million.
Society
Almost 50% of Palma's districts have populations above recommended level
For a Mediterranean city, the threshold is set at no more than 120 inhabitants per hectare (10,000 square metres). Forty-two of the neighbourhoods exceed this level.
Transport
No increase in Palma taxi-drivers' hours of working
Palma's transport councillor Joan Ferrer had already pretty much ruled out an increase in hours and he has now confirmed this.
Palma
Traders' association adds its criticism of Palma's rubbish collection
Residents and traders are faced on a daily basis with a lack of cleanliness and deficiencies in rubbish collection.
Palma
Court rules a suspension in Palacio de Congresos tender process
Hotusa was ruled out of the tender process following the opening of the first envelopes on 3 August.
Health
Cargo ferries ruining the lives of Porto Pi residents
They operate all night with their engines on and the holds open for ventilation. Instructions are given by megaphones.
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