Online polls
Bulletin readers reject Palma name change
Three-quarters of you disagreed with the plan by Palma town hall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nóos trial
Princess Cristina comes to court
Princess Cristina has appeared in court this morning on charges of tax fraud.
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.
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.
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.
Crime
Arrests break up Palma drugs gang
The operation was kept open, with the gang seemingly looking to widen the radius of its distribution.
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.
Fairs and Fiestas
Kings' parade lights up Palma
Thousands have turned up in Palma for the parade of the Three Kings.
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.
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.
Palma town hall wants to drop "de Mallorca" from the city's official name. Should it?
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Crime
Prison for Christmas Day assailant
The accused denied the offence, but following questioning by the magistrate, he was placed in custody.
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