Etiqueta 'Palma'

Online polls

Bulletin readers reject Palma name change

Three-quarters of you disagreed with the plan by Palma town hall.

Andrew Ede18/01/2016 00:00

Princess Cristina and her husband Iñaki Urdangarin arriving in court in Palma on Monday.

Nóos trial

Government wants royal scandal cash back

The Balearic government is looking to recover the almost 2.9 million euros of public funds related to the current Nóos trial.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter15/01/2016 00:00

Britain’s largest cruise ship, MV Britannia, will make her visit to Palma in July.

Tourism

Britain’s finest sailing for Palma

Cunard and P&O are going to be operating their flagship cruise liners in the Western Mediterranean this summer and Palma is going to be featuring on their itineries.

Humphrey Carter13/01/2016 00:00

El Terreno is going to be given a new lease of life.

Palma

Plan for regeneration of Ponent district of Palma is approved

Mayor José Hila insists that the district requires a comprehensive strategy to combat degradation that has occurred in recent years.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter12/01/2016 00:00

The accused: Jaume Matas front row, second from the left; Iñaki Urdangarin back row, second from the right; Princess Cristina back row, left.

Nóos trial

Princess Cristina stands trial on tax fraud charges in Palma

Cristina sat motionless in the courtroom, fronted by a framed photo of King Felipe while the accusations were read out.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter11/01/2016 00:00

Princess Cristina and Iñaki Urdangarin arriving at the Balearic School of Public Administration, which is housing the court for the Noos trial.

Nóos trial

Princess Cristina comes to court

Princess Cristina has appeared in court this morning on charges of tax fraud.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter11/01/2016 00:00

The plane at Palma's Son Sant Joan airport.

Transport

False terrorist threat causes plane to land at Palma

The plane was travelling from Athens to Madrid when the pilot requested activation of the anti-terrorist protocol.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter10/01/2016 00:00

Palma’s mayor has had over 130 appointments with members of the public

Palma

Palma’s mayor has had over 130 appointments with members of the public

In all, therefore, he held 258 meetings which were originally planned only for Tuesday mornings but had to also be scheduled for Thursdays because of demand.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter08/01/2016 00:00

Princess lawyer says she is calm about trial

Law

Princess lawyer says she is calm about trial

Roca said that he had advised the princess to approach the trial with composure and calmness and to have confidence in the application of law.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter08/01/2016 00:00

Some of the drugs seized.

Crime

Arrests break up Palma drugs gang

The operation was kept open, with the gang seemingly looking to widen the radius of its distribution.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/01/2016 00:00

The special court house which has been set up.

Law

Princess Cristina will sit next to the press in Nóos trial

The court will be considering allegations of a plot to divert public funds through companies created by the princess’s husband and his business partner.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/01/2016 00:00

Fairs and Fiestas

Kings' parade lights up Palma

Thousands have turned up in Palma for the parade of the Three Kings.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/01/2016 00:00

The Guardia Civil arrested the suspect who was eventually taken to hospital.

Transport

Passengers subdue man who tries to open door on flight from Palma to Ibiza

The group of passengers reacted extremely quickly and that, according to the Guardia Civil, proved crucial.

Humphrey Carter04/01/2016 00:00

Crowds of children greet Palma's royal pages

Fairs and Fiestas

Crowds of children greet Palma's royal pages

The pages for the Three Kings arrived at the town hall square in Palma at midday today.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter03/01/2016 00:00

Polls | 02/01/2016 07:51

Palma town hall wants to drop "de Mallorca" from the city's official name. Should it?

Voting is closed
401 votes
22.69%
75.81%
1.5%
Princess Cristina and her husband Iñaki Urdangarin will stand trial in Palma.

Law

Majorca gets ready for one of the biggest trials in history

The trial centres on the alleged diversion of 6.2 million euros of public money by Urdangarin and his former business partner, Diego Torres.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter02/01/2016 00:00

Palma featuring strongly for New Year tourism

Tourism

Palma featuring strongly for New Year tourism

Findings have been welcomed by the local authorities which are striving to establish Palma as a city and short-break destination.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter30/12/2015 00:00

New city centre park for Palma

Palma

New city centre park for Palma

“We are talking about the recuperation of an emblematic part of the city and of a serious and well thought-out project.”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter30/12/2015 00:00

Palma prepares for the Three Kings

Fairs and Fiestas

Palma prepares for the Three Kings

The Three Kings will arrive by boat in the old port of Palma in front of La Lonja at 6pm on 5 January.

Humphrey Carter28/12/2015 00:00

The accused, the second pictured here, arriving at court yesterday.

Crime

Prison for Christmas Day assailant

The accused denied the offence, but following questioning by the magistrate, he was placed in custody.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter27/12/2015 00:00