Etiqueta 'Palma'
Dealing with street (and beach) drinking in Playa de Palma this summer.

Police

Palma police charges for street drinking up by 700%

There were 929 charges for breaches of the bylaw on street drinking, of which 126 were classified as having been serious.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/10/2016 00:00

The forest by Bellver castle is a target for tourist tax revenue.

Tourist tax

Fourteen million of tourist tax revenue sought by Palma

Among the projects are smart wifi in Playa de Palma and improvements to the pathways in the forest by Bellver Castle.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/10/2016 00:00

The Partido Popular's Alvaró Gijón found himself at the centre of corruption allegations.

Majorca

Corruption, attempted murder and holiday prices: the week in Majorca

Corruption allegations were firmly back on the agenda and Palma town hall was at the centre of them. A celebrated lawyer was pressing a charge of attempted murder. Hoteliers were saying no to UK tour operator requests for prices to come down.

Andrew Ede23/10/2016 00:00

Marcos García Montes (second right) explains the cases he is bringing against the education minister, the children involved in the assault and others.

Crime

Children being pressurised not to talk about girl assault case

"No one is going to get off scot-free," says the lawyer representing the girl's family.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter22/10/2016 00:00

Allure of the Seas. If there is better management of cruise ship schedules, then "saturation" can be avoided.

Tourism

"Cruise ships do not cause saturation"

"I believe that Palma's cruise tourism should continue to grow unimpeded."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter18/10/2016 00:00

Danny DeVito will be talking about his work during the festival.

Entertainment

Danny DeVito to open Majorca film festival

The Evolution! Mallorca International Film Festival starts on 3 November and runs until 12 November.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter17/10/2016 00:00

One of the six pro-abortion campaigners was acquitted.

Crime

One year sentences for Sunday mass protesters

Pro-abortion campaigners had disrupted Sunday mass at the Sant Miquel church in Palma in February 2014.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter13/10/2016 00:00

Better days: 92% reservoir capacity in March 2013.

Drought

Reservoirs topped up by rain but levels remain low

There has been rain but it hasn't been falling in great abundance in the area of the reservoirs.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter13/10/2016 00:00

Two cruise ships docked in Palma's port this summer.

Tourism

Yet more cruise ships for Palma next year

The scheduled increase for next year is bound to fuel more complaints about "saturation" of the city by cruise passengers.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter10/10/2016 00:00

Relatives arrive at the school in Son Roca, Palma today.

Police

Eight-year-old girl beaten up in school playground

The girl was apparently pinned down and kicked repeatedly in what was said to have been a dispute over a ball.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter07/10/2016 00:00

A scheme for the Riera park in Palma received most support in the participative budget.

Palma

A thousand plus people take part in Palma's participative budget

The project that received the greatest support - 641 votes - was that for "green corridors" and the first phase of the "urban forest" of Sa Riera.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter06/10/2016 00:00

Princess Elena at the bullfight this summer. Her daughter Victoria is standing next to her.

Animal welfare

Palma bullfight fine; bullfighting ban may be unlawful

Victoria, King Felipe's niece, was still only fifteen when she attended a bullfight with her mother and older brother.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter06/10/2016 00:00

Police

Police hero prevents girl suicide attempt

Just as she let go, the officer grabbed her. She tried to get free, but other officers arrived and pulled her to safety.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter06/10/2016 00:00

Police at the incident in Palma on Saturday night.

Crime

Man arrested for attacking another who was urinating in front of his daughter

One of the Polish men was attacked with a bottle and suffered injuries to the head, neck and chest.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter04/10/2016 00:00

Majorca's Carlos Moya (second right), one of the former champions taking part in the Legends Cup at Palma Sport & Tennis Club.

Majorca

What's on in Majorca: 3-9 October

The Legends Cup ATP Champions Tour event is at Palma Sport & Tennis Club for four days from Thursday. Llucmajor has its next fair on Sunday. There is a good deal of gastronomy knocking around, such as Cala Ratjada's fresh fish weekend that starts on Friday and Puerto Soller's fishy fair on Saturday.

Andrew Ede02/10/2016 00:00

Image captured of the incident at Palma's Sant Ferran station in 2011.

Police

Palma and Pollensa town halls dismiss police sentenced for kicking prisoner

The court said that the prisoner, who was drunk and tied up, had been the victim of "contemptuous and humiliating" degradation.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter29/09/2016 00:00

There is a great deal of opposition to the planned demolition of the Sa Feixina monument.

Society

Demonstration against the demolition of Sa Feixina monument

Members of 22 Palma residents associations are going to stage a mass demonstration outside the town hall.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter28/09/2016 00:00